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Michael Porter Jr. sounds like a guy who would be perfectly happy staying in Brooklyn. Whether the Nets feel the same way long-term is the question. Porter is entering the final year of his contract at $40.8 million after averaging 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists last season. He recently said he “cherished” his […] The post Nets facing decision on Michael Porter Jr. after career year appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Forward Michael Porter Jr. recently said he “cherished” his first season in Brooklyn, adding that he thinks the Nets are “building something special,” per Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscriber link). The big question is, will the Nets work out an extension with their leading scorer or possibly look to trade him? “[General […]
The LeBron James wait is over and the 41-year-old will be wearing No. 23 in Philadelphia trying to win his fifth NBA ring in his fourth NBA city which would put him in the same league as … Robert Horry who won seven in three cities. With that settled, we’ve seen a couple of moves […]
Michael Porter Jr. is an NBA champion who just put together the best scoring season of his career. Yet on one night in Manhattan, none of that seemed to matter. The Brooklyn Nets star was about to get quite the reminder of who currently owns New York. The moment surfaced on July 26 through footage […] The post Michael Porter Jr. Faces Humiliating Experience as Jalen Brunson Gets Special Treatment in NYC Event appeared first on EssentiallySports .
LeBron James shocked the basketball world Friday by choosing the Philadelphia 76ers rather than the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers or Minnesota Timberwolves. As late at Thursday night, CBS Sports had put Philly at No. 5 among the five suitors but James saw them as the team best prepared for a championship run […]
The Brooklyn Nets acquired three-time All-Star Julius Randle and the No. 28 overall pick (Joshua Jefferson) from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a multi-team deal for Nic Claxton and the No. 33 pick. Nic Claxton is officially on his way out after holding the reins as the longest-tenured Brooklyn Net. The big man recently released a […]
He is quietly becoming the face of the franchise if you measure Brooklyn Nets social media … and some of his own. Twenty-year-old Egor Demin didn’t just show his skills in Sacramento and Las Vegas. The Moscow native who played in Madrid and Provo, Utah before joining the Nets is proving to be a very […]
The NBA offseason thrives on speculative trade logic, but reality often crashes through the floor of internet trade machines. A direct swap sending Kyrie Irving back to Cleveland while dispatching James Harden to Dallas makes for sensational sports talk radio. However, financial mechanics, locker room dynamics, and developmental timelines make such a deal virtually impossible. […]
The NBA is still waiting for superstar LeBron James to pick his next team, with three teams making the best case to land him.
The Detroit Pistons and Jalen Duren are stuck at an impasse in contract negotiations, which could open the door to these sign-and-trades.
The Golden State Warriors may have to explore other roster upgrades if LeBron James signs elsewhere, but a trade for Michael Porter Jr. reportedly isn’t expected to be one of them. According to Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor, Warriors coach Steve Kerr remains uninterested in bringing the Brooklyn Nets forward to Golden State. “Sources say that […] The post Steve Kerr cool on Michael Porter Jr. addition appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
With D'Angelo Russell supposedly headed for the buyout market, here are four teams that could benefit from signing him on a team-friendly contract.
Michael Porter Jr. is doing his best to recruit Peyton Watson away from the Nuggets. The Nets could actually be a good fit for a deal.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are rearranging their roster in an attempt to get over the hump and become the top team in the Western Conference. Their trade for LaMelo Ball from the Charlotte Hornets sent Naz Reed to the Queen City while Julius Randle was sent to the Brooklyn Nets, opening up a vacancy in the […]
While rumors have indicated some interest from the Warriors in Michael Porter Jr., Steve Kerr's stance may negate any possibility of acquiring the Nets' forward.
With recent footage of Kevin Durant working out with Paolo Banchero surfacing, Kendrick Perkins takes a shot at the superstar for not spending time with his teammates.
Well, this is kind of weird: apparently, Grant Hill and Jaylen Brown got into it a bit over how Hill put together Team USA. Hill, of course, is now running USA Basketball, and in 2024, he passed on Brown when Kawhi Leonard had to withdraw, taking Derrick White instead, and Brown was not happy about […]
Chaney Johnson continued to impress the Brooklyn Nets during Summer League, strengthening his case for a larger role with the organization, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. After earning a two-way contract as an undrafted free agent last year, Johnson stood out with his relentless effort and defensive versatility. He even spent […] The post Chaney Johnson boosts Nets chances with strong Summer League appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Nope, the Brooklyn Nets don’t have interest in restricted free agent Peyton Watson. Ask any self-respecting pundit. They’ll tell you the 6’9” 23-year-old two-way player is headed either back to the Denver Nuggets or maybe the Los Angeles Clippers or the Atlanta Hawks … although the Hawks acquisition of Lu Dort seems to have quelled […]
Cavaliers A Kevin Love reunion with the Cavaliers is an idea that just won’t seem to go away. Writing for Cavs on SI, John Hobbs suggested the veteran forward remains a logical fit for Cleveland’s bench, citing his outside shooting, rebounding and championship experience. On paper, it’s easy to see why. Love, 37, averaged 6.7 points […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Kevin Love, Kings, Zach LaVine, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Two-way forward Chaney Johnson, who earned a contract after going undrafted last year, continued to endear himself to the Nets with his Summer League performances, Brian Lewis of the New York Post writes (subscription required). Johnson raised his stock with his hustle and ability to play multiple positions. He was utilized as an undersized center […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Nic Claxton is on his way out after holding the reins as the longest-tenured Net. More […]
Over the past few days, several players from the Brooklyn Nets’ 2025-26 squad have found new homes, specifically forwards Jalen Wilson, Ziaire Williams, two-way guard Tyson Etienne, and Trevon Scott, a forward who had two 10-day contracts with the team to close out the year. It is of course not unusual for a team in […]
Even though Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. claims to be happy with his current situation, he needs the Detroit Pistons as much as they need him.
The Donovan Mitchell extension only confirms that the Cleveland Cavaliers will soon have to make cost-cutting moves like the Lu Dort trade.