The Brooklyn Nets enter the 2026‑27 season confident they can "shock the world" and target a 50‑win milestone, despite outsiders predicting only 18–24 wins. Led by veteran Julius Randle—who claims he’s at his career peak—and a roster averaging just 24.3 years, the team leans on youth development, flexibility and the guidance of coach Jordi Fernández. General manager Sean Marks stresses a long‑term rebuild focused on growth rather than set win totals, while media previews from the New York Post and Daily News suggest a realistic 30‑win goal. The article also notes the upcoming February 11 trade deadline as a pivotal moment for the Nets' contention push.
The Washington Wizards have signed Reece Beekman to a two-way contract, the team announced Saturday. Beekman, 24, spent four seasons at Virginia before going undrafted in 2024. He spent his rookie season with the Golden State Warriors and later the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-3 guard played last season with the Osceola Magic — the Orlando […]
Following the Sixers preseason loss to the Brooklyn Nets a little more than a week ago, I wrote about my […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo is still the new star in town, but his fit with the Heat is feeling more natural as the regular season approaches, Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald writes in a subscriber-only story. Antetokounmpo didn’t play in Friday’s preseason finale, but he turned in another dominant performance Wednesday against Brooklyn, finishing with 20 […]
Point guard Reece Beekman will fill the Wizards’ open two-way slot, having had his Exhibit 10 contract converted to a two-way deal, the team announced today (via Twitter). Beekman, 25, appeared in 36 regular season games in 2024/25 for the Warriors and Nets after going undrafted out of Virginia, then spent last season with the […]
The Brooklyn Nets ranked 30th in both offensive and defensive ratings last season and that was a good thing if you’re tanking to get a high pick. But if you’re trying to win some games in the next stage of the multi-year rebuild, one or the other will have to improve dramatically. So far, based […]
It feels a little different this time, right? The Brooklyn Nets begin their 2026-27 season this week! We’ve got Julius Randle, a bigger Egor Dëmin, a darn good prospect in Mikel Brown Jr., and a whole lot else to be excited about now. In this season preview pod, we share our predictions for the year, […]
The roster fine-tuning has begun for the Phoenix Suns as they prepare for the 2026–27 season, and I have a feeling some of the more analytical members of the fan base aren’t going to be particularly happy with the latest decision. After being claimed off waivers following his release from the Brooklyn Nets last season, […]
Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns may be unhappy about not getting an extension during training camp but he’s thrilled with his new backup. Towns has plenty of nice things to say about veteran big man Andre Drummond. “He’s amazing, he’s amazing,” Towns said, per Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News. “In my opinion, one […]
The Nets’ highest pick since the New Jersey Nets took Derrick Favors in 2010 will not start in Wednesday’s opener vs. Charlotte Hornets. Jordi Fernandez also told reporters at Friday’s practice that Mikel Brown Jr. will be on minutes restriction. Brown Jr. played 18 minutes in the last preseason game two days ago, his only […]
Coach Charles Lee’s Charlotte Hornets have mounting injury concerns as they prepare to open the 2026-27 NBA season on Wednesday, October 21 at the Barclays Center against the Brooklyn Nets. Center Naz Reid is showing leadership on a youthful team that cut one of its most well known veterans, Pat Connaughton. The news was revealed […]
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Mikel Brown Jr. will come off the bench with a minutes restriction when the Brooklyn Nets open the regular season on Wednesday. After missing the start of training camp with an ankle sprain, the rookie guard made his NBA debut during the Nets’ preseason finale, playing 18 minutes off the bench. Head coach Jordi Fernandez […]
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The Brooklyn Nets recently unveiled their new ABA Classic Edition throwback uniforms and court design, bringing back the bold red, white, and blue look to honor the franchise’s 60th season. It also marks 50 years since the NBA-ABA merger. As expected, the jersey reveal set off an immediate conversation across the NetsDaily comment section. The […]
The Brooklyn Nets' owner Joe Tsai supports Pablo Torre as he faces racist backlash for investigating LeBron James' helicopter deal with Fanatics.
Michael Porter Jr. isn’t the only Brooklyn Nets forward entering his contract year this season, as Noah Clowney is also due for an extension soon. The 22-year-old swingman is in the final year of his rookie deal before he becomes a restricted free agent next offseason. With the Brooklyn Nets acquiring Julius Randle, Clowney is [...]
The Jazz have waived forwards Taylor Funk and Chance Moore, the team announced, as another round of preseason cuts points players toward the G League. Both were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Salt Lake City Stars. Those deals can provide a bonus if a player is waived and then spends […]
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LeBron James, who splits his time between New York and Philadelphia, has been commuting to practice with the 76ers aboard a Fanatics-branded helicopter. The arrangement caught the attention of investigative journalist Pablo Torre, and his interest has made him a target for some of James’ fans. After Torre raised questions about the travel arrangement, an […]
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The Hornets have made a series of roster moves affecting the back of their 21-man preseason roster, announcing today that they waived forward Wyatt Fricks and signed guard DaJuan Gordon (Twitter links), then waived Gordon to sign guard Latrell Wrightsell (Twitter links). Gordon, who went undrafted out of UT Arlington in 2024, has spent most […]
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has opened up about his transition from the Denver Nuggets, explaining how a change of teams allowed him to prove that he could handle a bigger offensive role. After spending seven years in Denver alongside Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, Porter had become accustomed to playing a supporting role […]
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On Wednesday evening, the Miami Heat continued their preseason with a home game against the Brooklyn Nets. This game marked the unofficial home debut of trade acquisition Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was acquired by the Heat this offseason from the Milwaukee Bucks. Now, Antetokounmpo has gotten some high praise from his new teammate, Miami point guard […]
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Brooklyn Nets fans got the moment they’ve been waiting for on Wednesday. After missing Brooklyn’s first three preseason games with an ankle injury, No. 6 pick Mikel Brown Jr. made his Nets debut during a 144-128 loss to the Miami Heat. The rookie guard didn’t disappoint. Brown scored 15 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the […]
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Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. started in the NBA as a reticent prospect. But over the years, he has learned to find his voice. He has become unafraid to speak his truth, even if he might ruffle some feathers. Porter is expected to carry the Nets, who have struggled to garner attention because of […]
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The Brooklyn Nets have been among the league’s worst teams for the last three seasons. They have been directionless, have cycled through three coaches, and have not figured out whether any of their seven first-rounders since 2023 will be a part of a winning culture in the future. They traded for Michael Porter Jr. a […]
The Miami Heat defeated the Brooklyn Nets 144-128 on Wednesday at Kaseya Center, with Giannis Antetokounmpo delivering an all-around performance to help his team secure its third victory in four preseason games. Antetokounmpo finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks in 24 minutes. He shot 8-for-10 from the field and added […]
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Noah Clowney is among the Brooklyn Nets players with the most at stake this season. The 2023 first-round pick is entering the final year of his rookie contract and hasn’t received an extension. To earn a new deal, he’ll need to prove his worth after two inconsistent seasons as a full-time rotation member. While his […]
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