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Former Nuggets Forward Hunter Tyson To Sign With Italian Club

Former Nuggets forward Hunter Tyson has reached a contract agreement with Italy’s Maxima Roma, Sportando relays via Superbasket. Tyson was the odd man out in a salary dump in early February, as the Nuggets dealt him to Brooklyn in order to duck the luxury tax. He never played for the Nets, who picked up a […]

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. reveals Nikola Jokic didn’t respond to his dating advice question

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. revealed a conversation he had with his former Denver Nuggets teammate, Nikola Jokic. As Porter Jr. enters a contract season in 2026-27, he didn’t discussed his future with the Nets. Instead, he told a funny story about his he tried to connect with Jokic while seeking dating advice during […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. reveals Nikola Jokic didn’t respond to his dating advice question appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Michael Porter Jr. reveals Nikola Jokic ignored him after bizarre request

Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr. revealed a funny story involving his former teammate Nikola Jokic and an unusual request. Porter revealed that he once asked the three-time NBA MVP for dating advice about Slavic women since Jokic is from Serbia, but he never heard back from him. "I just asked him, 'Yo, how should I approach this? What do they like? How are Slavic women?' He didn't respond," Porter said on the One Night with Steiny podcast . https://x.com/nuggetscountry_/status/21010023284...

Nets receive mixed reviews for quiet offseason entering 2026-27 campaign

The Brooklyn Nets are receiving mixed reviews for their quiet offseason. Without control of their 2027 first-round pick after two tanking seasons, many expected the rebuilding squad to get aggressive this summer. General Manager Sean Marks took a more patient approach. After drafting Mikel Brown Jr. and Joshua Jefferson in the first round of June’s […] The post Nets receive mixed reviews for quiet offseason entering 2026-27 campaign appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Ronnie Burrell named Osceola Magic head coach

The Orlando Magic are set to name Ronnie Burrell as the new head coach of their G League team, the Osceola Magic, according to HoopsHype. Burrell brings experience from both the NBA and G League levels. He previously worked as an assistant coach with the Portland Trail Blazers and Brooklyn Nets before taking his latest […] The post Ronnie Burrell named Osceola Magic head coach appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Atlantic Notes: Bona, Edgecombe, Knicks, MPJ, Nets

Sixers center Adem Bona has been diagnosed with a left foot sprain following an MRI and is expected to be reevaluated at the start of training camp in a couple weeks, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link via Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports). According to Tony Jones of The Athletic (Twitter link), […]

Julius Randle’s intro to Nets’ ‘youthful energy’ features hilarious golf story

Julius Randle will attempt to lift the Brooklyn Nets out of the NBA’s basement this season. He’s wasting no time stepping into a leadership role after his trade to the young team. Randle spent time in Texas this summer with first- and second-year Nets Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr. and Joshua Jefferson. He said the […] The post Julius Randle’s intro to Nets’ ‘youthful energy’ features hilarious golf story appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Knicks revisited Ben Simmons after he rejected them last year

Ben Simmons was on the New York Knicks' radar before completing his NBA comeback with the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN's Marc J. Spears . Simmons ultimately chose Sacramento, agreeing to a one-year, $3.5 million contract. The three-time All-Star is returning to the NBA after sitting out the entire 2025-26 season. The 30-year-old Aussie last played for the Brooklyn Nets and LA Clippers during the 2024-25 season, averaging 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 51 games. His most re...

Michael Porter Jr. believes Nets can win 50-plus games

Michael Porter Jr. believes the Brooklyn Nets can win more than 50 games during the 2026-27 season, pointing to the continued development of the team’s young players and the importance of building chemistry. “If we get that chemistry right… all of our young guys from last year who got so much better now… we’re going […] The post Michael Porter Jr. believes Nets can win 50-plus games appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Michael Porter Jr. gives harsh take on new Lakers roster

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is not convinced the Los Angeles Lakers have built a championship-level roster for the 2026-27 season, saying so during an appearance on N3on's stream . "Yeah. I don't like that roster," Porter said after the Lakers' depth chart was read to him. When asked whether he viewed Los Angeles as a championship team, Porter was even clearer. "To be a championship roster? They might be solid, but I do not see them winning a chip." The Lakers have gone through ma...

Hanifan’s offseason outlook: Evaluating the Dallas Mavericks’ 2026 offseason

The calendar has turned to September. You know what that means, right?! Our offseason outlook series is back for the third-straight year! Hot Hot Hoops senior writer Matt Hanifan will provide his take on the offseasons of all 30 teams for the next 30 days! We will be going in alphabetical order, beginning with the Eastern Conference. Although, today, we begin with the West. Let’s look at the Dallas Mavericks’ summer! Previous offseason outlooks: Atlanta Hawks Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets Charl...

Michael Porter Jr. gets brutally honest about Lakers post-LeBron James roster

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. isn’t impressed by the Los Angeles Lakers’ revamped roster ahead of their first season since LeBron James left via free agency. Gilbert Arenas predicts the cost of tickets in Los Angeles will drop in 2026-27. Chicago Bulls guard Norman Powell called this year’s Lakers most-overrated in the NBA. Now, […] The post Michael Porter Jr. gets brutally honest about Lakers post-LeBron James roster appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Michael Porter Jr. predicts Nets will win more than 50 games

The Nets won 20 games last season. Michael Porter Jr. thinks they’ll win more than 50 this season. Nobody can accuse the man of managing expectations. Porter made the prediction during an interview shared by Fullcourtpass, explaining why he believes his partnership with newly acquired Julius Randle can work. “He can get downhill, draw a double team, and then swing it to me,” Porter said. “I can shoot the three.” Porter also pointed to the improvement of Brooklyn’s younger players and said the ...

Michael Porter Jr. predicts Nets will win more than 50 games

The Nets won 20 games last season. Michael Porter Jr. thinks they’ll win more than 50 this season. Nobody can accuse the man of managing expectations. Porter made the prediction during an interview shared by Fullcourtpass, explaining why he believes his partnership with newly acquired Julius Randle can work. “He can get downhill, draw a […] The post Michael Porter Jr. predicts Nets will win more than 50 games appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Knicks sign former NBA lottery pick

The New York Knicks announced another signing ahead of the 2026-27 season. The team officially announced signing former NBA lottery pick Ochai Agbaji to an Exhibit 9 contract. Selected with the 14th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Agbaji will enter his fifth NBA season. The 26-year-old appeared in 62 games (13 starts) with Brooklyn and Toronto last season, recording 5.1 points and 2.3 rebounds over 15.7 minutes. During his 2024-25 season, he recorded 10.4 points on 49.8% shooting, 3.8 rebo...

New York Notes: Knicks, Vincent, FAs, Brunson, Randle, Nets

After reaching contract agreements with John Konchar and Drew Eubanks on Tuesday, the Knicks may not be done bringing in free agents to compete for regular season roster spots. According to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, New York has also been in touch with veteran guard Gabe Vincent and big men Duop Reath and James Wiseman […]

Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. lands at No. 15 in SF rankings after career year

Michael Porter Jr. is coming off a career-best season with the Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-10 sharpshooter’s impressive 2025-26 campaign landed him at No. 15 in Hoopshype’s NBA small forward rankings. “Michael Porter Jr. made a charge at first-time All-Star honors in 2025-26, falling just short of achieving that,” wrote Hoopshype’s Frank Urbina. “Once Porter Jr. […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. lands at No. 15 in SF rankings after career year appeared first on ClutchPoints .

How Klay Thompson humbled Michael Porter Jr. during recent workout

Michael Porter Jr. will carry the scoring load for the Brooklyn Nets in the upcoming season. While the Nets added Julius Randle, Porter is expected to be the focal point of the offense. Porter has been putting in the work, aware of the fact that he needs to add more to his arsenal to remain […] The post How Klay Thompson humbled Michael Porter Jr. during recent workout appeared first on ClutchPoints .