Mikel Brown Jr.

The last part is the only one I care about. I was never high on Kyrie and I don't care for Sabonis. But Nets are open to trade everybody? People kept calling me delusional and now we have confirmation. They have 3 great young guards all of whom can shoot and playmake. Any of them would turn around our situation. That's their 8th pick project Demin at 6'8. Their brand new 6th pick Mikel Brown Jr. And their late-ish first pick from last year, at 19, Traore. I believe that they've prioritized th...

Brooklyn Nets fans hoping to see Mikel Brown Jr. and Egor Demin play their first extended minutes together on Wednesday will have to wait. While Demin will return from a six-game absence vs. the New Orleans Pelicans, Brown was ruled out due to an illness. Brown missed the Nets’ 130-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks […] The post Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. pops up as surprise scratch for Pelicans matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Brooklyn Nets will be without rookie Mikel Brown Jr. during Sunday’s back-to-back against the Dallas Mavericks. Despite being healthy, Brown has not yet been cleared for back-to-backs. Jordi Fernandez explained why on Saturday. “It’s not my thinking. It’s like a plan that we have with professionals that know exactly about how your body is, […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez explains why Mikel Brown Jr. remains unavailable for back-to-backs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Despite the kid gloves the Nets have treated their rookie with, Mikel Brown Jr.'s ankle is fine. And more importantly, so is his back.

Mikel Brown Jr. delivered his best NBA performance to date during the Brooklyn Nets’ 114-104 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. The No. 6 pick scored a career-high 18 points on 6-of-11 shooting with two rebounds and four assists in 20 minutes. “[Mikel] was a big part of the win,” said head coach Jordi […] The post Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. has critical reaction to season-best performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brooklyn Nets veteran Terance Mann spoke highly of rookie Mikel Brown Jr. following Wednesday's 114-104 home win vs. the Charlotte Hornets (18 points/2 rebounds/4 assists/1 steal/1 block/6-11 FG/3-5 3-PT/3-4 FT in 20 minutes off the bench). *set career-highs in points, field goals made, and blocks* (via YES Network): “Great player. The post Terance Mann on Mikel Brown Jr: “I could see him being an All-Star easily” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 2: Tyler Kolek #13 of the New York Knicks faces off against Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game on November 2, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty I...

The sport’s grandest stage served a harsh spotlight to the Nets’ highest draft pick in 16 years.

BROOKLYN, NY - OCTOBER 30: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots a free throw during the game against the Detroit Pistons during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on October 30, 2026 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBA...

The Brooklyn Nets will be without rookie point guard Mikel Brown Jr. during Sunday’s road matchup with the Indiana Pacers. They ruled out the No. 6 pick for the front end of a back-to-back due to back injury management. Brown is expected to play on Monday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. […] The post Nets rule out Mikel Brown Jr. vs. Pacers on front end of back-to-back appeared first on ClutchPoints.

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 29 : Mikel Brown Jr. signs memorabilia for a fan during an introductory Press Conference for the 2026 Brooklyn Nets Draftees on June 29, 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by David L. Nemec/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Ye...

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Mikel Brown Jr. #0 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates after hitting a three point shot against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on October 27, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Nets 125-124 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) | Getty Images ...

Mikel Brown Jr. scored 17 points, but late overtime mistakes by the rookie led to Jayson Tatum's buzzer-beater in a Nets loss to Boston.

Heroics, late mistakes, and postgame accountability. Talk about a valuable learning experience for the rookie.

Jayson Tatum buried a 17-foot jumper at the overtime buzzer in his first 40-point performance since his return from a torn Achilles as the C's beat the Nets.

Spurs The Spurs spent the first week looking for some offensive rhythm. Julian Champagnie found enough Tuesday to share with everybody. Champagnie made eight first-half threes and finished with 26 points in San Antonio’s 130-103 win over the Kings. Victor Wembanyama added 29 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks as the Spurs improved to 2-2. […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Nets, Mikel Brown Jr, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Mikel Brown Jr. has had a bit of a challenging start to his NBA career. The Brooklyn Nets are handling the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft with kid gloves due to ankle troubles, and as a result, Brown is coming off the bench and with minutes restrictions to boot. But on Tuesday […] The post Nets’ Mikel Brown Jr. giveth and taketh away in tough OT loss to Celtics appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s been rough for the Brooklyn Nets. Following a loss at Cleveland on Saturday night, they came home for a Sunday evening matchup against the Indiana Pacers and lost 136-109. Mikel Brown Jr. sat out (injury management) as things only got uglier. The Boston Celtics look different this season after a busy offseason, but their […]

Egor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr. are the foundation of the Nets rebuild. But going into the season’s fourth game, they’ve played just four minutes together.

Donovan Mitchell once likened speaking with a then-teenage Mikel Brown Jr. to talking hoops with James Harden, marveling at his protege’s maturity and basketball IQ.