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Despite making a whopping five first-round selections last year, the Brooklyn Nets should still ignore positional need and take the best player on the board. Egor Dёmin showed the most promise as a 6'8" point guard, although his height would allow him to play next to a traditional floor general as well.
There is little consensus on what direction the Brooklyn Nets will go in the 2026 NBA Draft. After falling to the No. 6 pick, the rebuilding squad will pick from a talented pool of prospects, including Keaton Wagler, Mikel Brown Jr., Darius Acuff Jr., Kinston Flemings, Brayden Burries, Nate Ament and Aday Mara. Despite the […] The post Nets rumors: NBA Draft speculation backs up Sean Marks’ strategy admission appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Draft is six days away and there’s no real consensus on who the Nets like. Sure Mikel Brown Jr. appears to be gaining ground but who knows if he’ll be there at No. 6. So, let’s talk about free agency! In one of his occasional intelligence notes, Hoopshype’s Mike Scotto talked about a couple […]
The Brooklyn Nets will be searching for offensive upgrades this summer as they attempt to take a step back towards relevancy next season. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets are searching for a starting-caliber center alongside LaMelo Ball, Kon Knueppel and Brandon Miller. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto hinted that the two teams could pursue a sign-and-trade involving Nic […] The post NBA rumors: Insider floats Nets-Hornets sign-and-trade involving Coby White, Nic Claxton appeared first on ClutchPo...
The Nets are open to trading Michael Porter Jr. and Nic Claxton, but they don't want to bottom out. Could Julius Randle be a player of interest for Brooklyn?
Timing is a big part of free agency. Teams that are trying to preserve cap space so they have maximum flexibility often make what may look at first like surprising and perhaps head-scratching moves, then when all the smoke clears things get rectified… That is basically what Keith Smith wrote for Spotrac Tuesday He reported […]
Jarrett Allen of the Cleveland Cavaliers has been with the franchise since being acquired in a trade from the Brooklyn […]
The Brooklyn Nets could be eyeing Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic, multiple league sources expect the Nets to offer Reaves a max contract (four years, $179.5 million) in unrestricted free agency. However, some within league circles expect Brooklyn to take a more conservative approach with its cap […] The post Nets rumors: The alternative to throwing $178.5 million bag at Austin Reaves in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mikal Bridges faced plenty of scrutiny over the past two seasons after the New York Knicks gave up five first-round picks to acquire him from the Brooklyn Nets. Because of the hefty price tag and occasional inconsistency on offense, Bridges often found himself at the center of debates about whether the trade was worth the […] The post Knicks title silences criticism of Mikal Bridges trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly open to trading two of their biggest veteran pieces, Nic Claxton and Michael Porter Jr., if the return matches their valuation. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Brooklyn would consider moving either Claxton or Porter Jr. as the franchise continues reshaping its roster around a younger core. The Nets finished […] The post Nets willing to move Nic Claxton, Michael Porter Jr. appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Jalen Duren’s All-NBA breakthrough significantly changed his contract outlook, but his uneven playoff performance has created uncertainty around how much the Detroit Pistons are willing to invest. According to John Hollinger of The Athletic, cap-space teams including the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls are expected to monitor Duren closely if Detroit hesitates on a massive […] The post Nets, Bulls to monitor Jalen Duren appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Nets and Bulls are reportedly prepared to pursue Jalen Duren with offer sheets if the Pistons show any hesitation about committing to their young center.
The Nets face a difficult task this summer as they look to start turning their losing ways around without the benefit of a top-five pick. They don’t control their first-rounder in next summer’s draft, meaning they have no incentive to tank, and therefore must find the most effective way to get this roster to a […]
The Brooklyn Nets forward could be an important backup plan for the Los Angeles Lakers.
There’s been a lot of speculation about who the Nets might take among the four (or five) lead guards that will likely be picked after the Big 4 go in the first round. There’s Darius Acuff, Mikel Brown Jr., Kingston Flemings and Keaton Wagler, plus Brayden Burries, all between 6’2” and 6’6”, all freshmen, all […]
James Harden‘s arrest for a misdemeanor charge of unlawfully carrying a gun over the weekend in Texas isn’t expected to impact his contract negotiations with the Cavaliers, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). According to Fischer, the anticipation remains that Harden will re-sign with Cleveland after he reportedly angled his way to […]
While the Clippers have yet to decide what they’re going to do with the fifth overall pick in next week’s draft, including the possibility of trading down in the top 10, they have “serious interest” in selecting Mikel Brown, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Nets are another team that’s high on Brown, with […]
The New York Knicks gained closet fans during their NBA Finals title run. Academy Award winning actor Matthew McConaughey is one reacting to their victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Yet even the champs turned old rival from the Brooklyn Nets Cameron Johnson into someone cheering for a certain Knicks player. Johnson wasn’t team Jalen […] The post Ex-Nets F Cameron Johnson reveals the only Knicks champion he cheered for appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The NBA Finals is officially over which means all eyes now turn to the draft and the free agent market. For the Los Angeles Lakers, that means having to navigate Austin Reaves’ pending free agency. The All-Star caliber guard is coming off the best season of his career, albeit dealing with a couple of injury […] The post Why Lakers can’t afford to let Nets steal Austin Reaves in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A Western Conference franchise at a crossroads could help the Celtics facilitate a deal that allows Giannis Antetokounmpo to join forces with Jayson Tatum.
We’ve tried to write this in our head more than a few times after last night, but each time we failed. Some times our thoughts were too negative. Other times too positive. So we took a different tack. In the end, it is what it is and overall, there was an indisputable wonder to it […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves took a frustrating step backward this season when the San Antonio Spurs sent them home in the […]
Austin Reaves is due for a lucrative, multiyear contract in free agency this summer. The Los Angeles Lakers made it clear they want to re-sign Reaves but the franchise will reportedly have some competition to keep the 28-year-old. According to The Athletic’s Dan Woike, the Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks are also interested […] The post Three Teams Expected to Compete With Lakers for Austin Reaves in Free Agency appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Lakers lose Austin Reaves, but get some interesting assets from the Nets in this mock trade.
Nets center Nic Claxton should be on the Celtics' radar if for no other reason than his team-friendly contract.