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Another Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony has just come and gone. While that means we’re still several months away from when next year’s class will be announced, we are a few steps closer to it, when several Nets could have a shot being immortalized forever in Springfield, Massachusetts. The Newbies Neither Mike D’Antoni […]
Everyone knows that the Brooklyn Nets tank was driven by a poor offense. There were nights when they couldn’t buy a bucket and other than Michael Porter Jr., there was no reliable scorer on the roster. But as Brian Lewis writes Tuesday, the defense wasn’t any good either. The Nets had the sixth-worst defensive rating […]
Nets Nets coach Jordi Fernández isn’t merely hoping Michael Porter Jr. becomes an All-Star. He sounds like he’s expecting it. “I believe that this year he’s going to come in with the purpose of the team being way more competitive, winning many, many games,” Fernández said, via Sameer Kumar of NBA on SI. “In my […] The post NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Oso Ighodaro, Warriors appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Michael Porter Jr. reveals how Kyire Irving looked in recent offseason workout.
Nets star Michael Porter Jr. revealed a description about Kyrie Irving's form after ACL rehab that will hype up Mavericks fans.
It’s been nearly 16 months since Kyrie Irving took the floor during an NBA game. The nine-time All-Star has spent that period rehabbing from a torn ACL. Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. recently played alongside Irving and said the Mavericks guard looks like his normal self. “I was hooping with Kyrie yesterday, and this […] The post Kyrie Irving’s injury recovery has Michael Porter Jr. making ‘nutty’ claims appeared first on ClutchPoints .
DALLAS — Michael Porter Jr. said he played pickup basketball with Kyrie Irving a day earlier. Porter, a forward for the Brooklyn Nets, made the comments on “Curious Mike”. “I was hooping with him yesterday and this is off of his ACL,” Porter said. “That dude was so cold, bro. I couldn’t believe how he […]
Chaney Johnson believes the Brooklyn Nets are approaching the 2026-27 season with added motivation after finishing 20-62 and 13th in the Eastern Conference. The second-year forward is also aiming to turn a productive rookie season and strong Summer League into a larger NBA role. “I just feel like we’re hungry,” Johnson told Connor Long of […] The post Chaney Johnson eyes bigger Nets role appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
WARNING: This Off-Season Report contains barely warranted enthusiasm and optimism. Proceed at your own risk! There’s always anniversaries to speak of. And this month marks an important one for Nets fans trying to figure out where the organization stands and more importantly, where it’s headed. Twenty-five years ago, in August 2001, annual previews for the […]
Following two seasons that featured a combined 118 losses, the Brooklyn Nets have officially shed the tanking label. Jordi Fernandez and co. will look to take a step back towards relevance during the 2026-27 campaign. Despite this, Brooklyn had a relatively quiet offseason. The Nets acquired Julius Randle via trade, signed Keon Ellis and Moe […] The post Nets remain near bottom of NBA power rankings after quiet offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country. There’s only so much you can expect from the Brooklyn Nets after a rebuilding 2025-26 season. They finished with 20 wins and haven’t made the postseason […]
In an interview with Connor Long of Yahoo Sports (YouTube link), two-way player Chaney Johnson says the Nets are ready to improve following a “terrible” 20-win season. Johnson is hoping to claim a larger role after spending most of his rookie year in the G League. He’s coming off a strong Summer League performance, averaging […]
Michael Porter Jr. sees a much brighter future for the Brooklyn Nets than most people might expect. After a 20-62 season left Brooklyn 13th in the Eastern Conference, the veteran forward still believes his new team can make the playoffs. Rayasianboy, a Taiwanese Twitch and YouTube streamer, recently joined Porter for a basketball stream and […] The post “Y’all Not Touching a Championship”: Michael Porter Jr.’s Playoff Dream Gets Brutal Reality Check appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Several NBA teams still have some roster work to do before training camps open next month. Thirteen teams currently have at least one open two-way roster spot, with the defending champion Knicks carrying all three of theirs, as relayed by Rory Maher of Hoops Rumors. The Celtics, Nets, Bulls, Nuggets, Warriors, Grizzlies, Heat, Bucks, Pelicans, […] The post Warriors, Heat, Knicks among teams with open two-way spots appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Knicks The Knicks and Josh Hart appear headed toward another contract discussion, though the price could be interesting. Hart became eligible Aug. 10 for an extension worth as much as $132 million over four years, as relayed by James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Edwards spoke with two league sources who estimated Hart’s market […] The post NBA Notes: Knicks, Josh Hart, Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .
As players begin to return to the HSS Training Facility for pick-up games and workouts prior to to the opening of training camp at the next of next month, it’s typically a time when word begins to trickle out about how each has developed throughout the offseason … who’s looking good, who will surprise. That […]
James Harden was always expected to come back to the Cavs, but he made a huge sacrifice to make it happen.
James Harden says he sacrificed money, individual accolades and his role as a scorer during his stints with the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers in pursuit of an NBA championship, only to come away without a title. Speaking on Earn Your Leisure, Harden reflected on the compromises he made after leaving Houston, saying, “Let me […] The post James Harden says Nets, 76ers sacrifices were “for nothing” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
A lot has been made — particularly by Knicks fans — about how Joe Tsai told NetsDaily about the “embarrassment” he faces watching the Knicks revel in their championship while his Nets are deep in their rebuild. But little attention was given to what else the Nets principal owner said. Here, ICYMI, is the full […]
Team president Masai Ujiri reacted to the Dallas Mavericks’ contract buyout with veteran Klay Thompson. After speculation surrounding the potential move, Thompson is heading to the Miami Heat to team up with All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo. Ujiri released the following statement regarding the Mavericks’ agreement with Thompson, per The Dallas Morning News’ Mike Curtis. “Klay […] The post Masai Ujiri shares thoughts on Mavericks’ buyout with Klay Thompson appeared first on Clut...
Jeff Teague makes a bold claim about Kyrie Irving by saying he could have been better than Michael Jordan if he were slightly taller.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have completed their offseason puzzle, and on Thursday, they put the finishing touches on what has been a solid free agency period thus far. A day after signing and trading for Peyton Watson to address the small forward position, the Cavs finally brought James Harden back, signing him to a three-year, $97 […] The post James Harden sends Cavs fans into frenzy with video after new contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
James Harden is sticking around in Cleveland. Here's how the Cavaliers' starting lineup will look.
Nearly two months after he turned down his $42.3MM player option for 2026/27 in the hopes of signing a new multiyear contract with the Cavaliers, free agent guard James Harden has agreed to return to Cleveland on a three-year deal worth $97MM, his agents at Equity Sports tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). According […]
We rank the 20 highest-paid NBA point guards ahead of the 2026-27 season.