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The Brooklyn Nets have a golden opportunity to get back on track, but the Los Angeles Lakers may unwittingly be setting them up for an expensive mistake.
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The Brooklyn Nets have a golden opportunity to get back on track, but the Los Angeles Lakers may unwittingly be setting them up for an expensive mistake.
Jose Alvarado was critical of Victor Wembanyama for not shaking hands with Knicks players.
The Brooklyn Nets will be one of the most intriguing teams to keep an eye on this offseason given the sheer amount of salary cap space that they have at their disposal. What they decide to do with that cap space will be very interesting. Brooklyn Nets Named Potential Landing Spot for Trae Young Acquiring […] The post Brooklyn Nets Named Potential Offseason Landing Spot for All-Star Guard appeared first on HEAVY .
The NBA draft has a way of kick-starting the trade market.
Brooklyn Nets Needs: Foundational pieces to build aroundPicks: 6, 33, 43 Five first-round picks. That’s what Brooklyn had last season, and they came away with nobody who looks like a surefire long-term cornerstone. Egor Demin was the only one of the five to average double-digit points, nobody averaged more than five rebounds, and nobody averaged… The post 2026 NBA Draft: Team Needs: Atlantic Division appeared first on NBADraft.net .
Rival teams continue to suggest the Nets are taking a “long look” at Tennessee forward Nate Ament with the sixth overall pick, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints writes in his latest mock draft. As Siegel notes, Brooklyn’s front office has an unusual draft history and has shown a willingness to go against the grain, as evidenced […]
With the Brooklyn Nets preparing for the 2026 NBA Draft, starting next Tuesday, the team owns the No. 6 overall pick, where one player is turning heads in Tennessee Volunteers star Nate Ament. As the Nets are looking at a ton of prospects ahead of Tuesday, this NBA insider gives insight into how the team […] The post Nets rumors: Brooklyn among multiple teams targeting Nate Ament inside top 10 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A big shift that has occurred in the six years that Leon Rose has been in charge of basketball operations is one that naturally occurs when a team begins to compete. The priority shifts from development to winning now. The year that Rose and company fully shifted from the youth movement to a veteran-ladened roster […]
The Detroit Pistons are expected to be a suitor for Los Angeles Lakers guard and potential unrestricted free agent Austin Reaves, per Sam Amick of The Athletic.
The Brooklyn Nets got an up-close look at a group of 2026 NBA Draft prospects on Thursday. With the draft days away, the Nets hosted Arkansas forward Trevon Brazile, Ohio State guard Bruce Thornton, Miami (OH) guard Peter Suder, Marquette guard Chase Ross, Illinois forward Ben Humrichous, and Vanderbilt forward AK Okereke for a group […] The post Nets eyeing intriguing Arkansas prospect, Ohio State standout ahead of 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Much of the conversation surrounding the Brooklyn Nets’ 2026 NBA Draft plans has centered on the No. 6 pick. However, the Nets will have a chance to land another contributor later in the draft, holding picks Nos. 33 and 43. Egor Demin’s former BYU teammate, Richie Saunders, has been floated as a potential Brooklyn target, […] The post Nets linked to Egor Demin’s former BYU teammate ahead of 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
There’s a soccer team on a bus, once the bus goes over 50 miles an hour it’s not parked anymore, if it’s not parked anymore the team has to play soccer, the team doesn’t want to play soccer it wants to park the bus. This is the plot of Speed 4: That’s not a knife, […]
Austin Reaves' desire to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers could potentially help the team retain him on a deal for less than the max he could sign for this summer.
June 18: Aris B.C. has officially announced its two-year deal with Liddell, issuing a press release to confirm the signing. June 6: Nets two-way player E.J. Liddell is apparently heading overseas to continue his career. The Greek club Aris B.C. has reached a two-year deal with Liddell, with only the official announcement pending, according to […]
Draymond Green makes a bold claim about Caleb Wilson's potential while comparing him to Kevin Garnett.
The Charlotte Hornets are exploring options to upgrade their center position and have identified Brooklyn Nets big man Nic Claxton as one of their targets, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Scotto reported Wednesday that “with Charlotte considering a starting-caliber center upgrade, other centers besides Sabonis are on their radar, including Brooklyn Nets center Nic […] The post Hornets eye Nic Claxton as frontcourt upgrade target appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors could trade for center Nicolas Claxton to improve the roster at a relatively cheap cost. Most players on Golden State’s radar to join the roster will require trading too many draft picks and young talents to make it risky. The Brooklyn Nets would be looking to get one or two smaller […] The post Golden State Warriors Could Trade For Perfect New Center appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers badly want to upgrade at the center position before next season, and the perfect name may be available within their price range. Rumors are circulating about the Brooklyn Nets getting more aggressive to trade current starting center Nicolas Claxton. Trade packages will see a few teams interested in Claxton due to […] The post Los Angeles Lakers Trade Package For Nicolas Claxton Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .
The Long Island Nets will be looking for a new head coach before the start of the 2026-27 NBA G League season. Mfon Udofia, who spent three seasons in the role, has been poached by the Orlando Magic to serve as an assistant on their staff. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto was first with the news. Over […]
Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti is reportedly expected to move up in this year’s draft and could part ways with Aaron Wiggins, along with draft capital, to do so. As various reports indicate, the Thunder’s desire to crack the top 10 makes the Brooklyn Nets, with the sixth overall pick in next week’s draft, a […] The post Thunder rumors: Nets have expressed interest in Aaron Wiggins ahead of draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rival teams expect the Clippers to use the No. 5 overall pick in the draft to select either Illinois guard Keaton Wagler or Louisville guard Mikel Brown, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who explains that those two players are viewed as better fits alongside point guard Darius Garland than Arkansas’ […]
Karl-Anthony Towns couldn’t resist taking a subtle shot at the Nets while discussing the Knicks’ championship run in an interview on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Towns was on the show to celebrate the Knicks’ huge championship victory in the 2026 NBA Finals over the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks’ championship victory is the franchise’s first […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns throws shade at Nets during Seth Meyers interview appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 […]