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Oh, that Michael Porter Jr. is trolling again … or is he?

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 […]

NBA Notes: Cavs, Kevin Love, Kings, Zach LaVine, Nets

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 .

Atlantic Notes: Johnson, Brown Trade, Sixers, Brunson

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 […]

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 14

Yeah, we’re a little late but there’s a lot to ponder. The end of the Brooklyn Nets two summer leagues, coinciding with the start of free agency, seems like a good time to assess things. The Nets could make a move yet and LeBron James hasn’t made his decision. Just Saturday, the New York Knicks […]

NetsDaily Off-Season Report – No. 14

Yeah, we’re a little late but there’s a lot to ponder. The end of the Brooklyn Nets two summer leagues, coinciding with the start of free agency, seems like a good time to assess things. The Nets could make a move yet and LeBron James hasn’t made his decision. Just Saturday, the New York Knicks […]

Jonathan Kuminga Would Provide Vital Forward Depth

Jonathan Kuminga would help the Minnesota Timberwolves’ forward depth problem, but he would not fully solve it by himself. The better answer is that he could be part of the solution if Minnesota wants a younger, more athletic wing who can play up a position and take pressure off Jaden McDaniels. After offloading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets, the Wolves lost a big frontcourt scorer.

NBA Notes: Hawks, Lu Dort, Raptors, Collin Murray-Boyles, Nets

Hawks The Hawks have spent the past couple of offseasons building an identity. It’s becoming increasingly clear what that identity is. According to Lauren Williams of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Hawks believe they’ve added even more toughness by swapping Zaccharie Risacher for Luguentz Dort and Ryan Nembhard. Dort brings playoff experience and a reputation as […] The post NBA Notes: Hawks, Lu Dort, Raptors, Collin Murray-Boyles, Nets appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Nets outlast OKC, 108-90, in Summer League closer, finish 5-3 in two leagues

The Brooklyn Nets’ final Summer League game — two leagues in two states, eight total games over 16 days — wasn’t much of a contest as Brooklyn kept all of its eight contract players on the bench in street clothes vs. the winless Oklahoma City Thunder. The remaining seven players, several destined for the Long […]

Michael Porter Jr. believes Nets are building “something special”

Michael Porter Jr. entered Brooklyn as a proven champion, but with a very different responsibility than the one he held in Denver. After becoming the veteran leader on the NBA’s youngest roster, Porter believes the Nets are developing something meaningful. “Being in Denver, being one of the younger guys, a part of established culture and […] The post Michael Porter Jr. believes Nets are building “something special” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Michael Porter Jr Could Request Trade If Nets Don’t Extend Him

The Brooklyn Nets currently have one more season left on Michael Porter Jr.’s contract, but it appears they may be forced to decide on his future faster than that. A new report claims that Porter and his representatives will be looking to speak to the Nets before the offseason ends regarding a new contract extension. […] The post Michael Porter Jr Could Request Trade If Nets Don’t Extend Him appeared first on HEAVY .

MPJ talks Peyton Watson free agency … and his own

Michael Porter Jr. was at the Fanatics Fan Fest in New York Friday and made a bit of news both on the free agency of his friend and former Denver Nuggets teammate Peyton Watson as well as his own. While most pundits do not put the Brooklyn Nets in the forefront of potential landing spots […]

NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Khaman Maluach, Magic

Nets Michael Porter Jr.‘s long-term future with the Nets remains uncertain. Sameer Kumar of Nets on SI suggested Brooklyn may ultimately be better served moving Porter rather than signing the veteran forward to a lucrative contract extension. Porter is entering the final year of his current deal and could command close to $40 million annually […] The post NBA Notes: Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Suns, Khaman Maluach, Magic appeared first on Hoops Wire .

GOP Congressman asks NBA to review Joe Tsai position as Nets owner

Congressman John Moolenaar, a Republican who heads an advisory committee on “strategic competition between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, called on the NBA to review the role of Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai in light of a recent Pentagon decision to declare Alibaba, the giant e-commerce, AI, and Cloud company he heads, a […]

Mikel Brown Jr. talks Brooklyn, ball, & life with Sarah Kustok

It only took a matter of seconds for Brooklyn Nets fans to recognize Mikel Brown Jr. as the blue chip, potential franchise-carrying prospect they’ve been searching for. On his first Summer League possession, roughly 51 ticks into the game, he notched his first assist. The following time down the floor, about a minute later, he […]