Brooklyn Nets

Malachi Smith and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a Two-Way contract. Smith signed a training camp deal with the Raptors in August. Smith appeared in 15 games last season with the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 8.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 23.9 minutes. Smith also appeared in 39 G League games, averaging 14.5 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists in 28.7 minutes. Smith went undrafted in 2023 out of Gonzaga and is a 6'4 guard.

The Nets signed and subsequently waived DJ Rodman and Aaron Scott on Monday, tweets Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Brooklyn later signed Nick Pringle, per Lewis (Twitter link). Pringle’s Exhibit 10 contract with the Nets was first reported last month. It’s possible — perhaps even likely — that he could be waived in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a splash late in the offseason by signing Atlanta Hawks forward Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year deal worth $12.4 million. Kuminga has a player option for the 2027-28 season and is expected to be the team’s starting power forward going into the year. The Wolves needed a power forward after trading Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets and Nas Reed to the Charlotte Hornets earlier in the offseason. The Wolves had a glaring need for a power forward for nearly two mont...

BROOKLYN, NY - MARCH 1: James Harden #1 and Head Coach Kenny Atkinson of the Cleveland Cavaliers talk during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 1, 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

NBA general managers often use the buzzword "optionality" to describe moves that preserve cap flexibility. Some teams, like the Brooklyn Nets, keep it for years as they navigate a difficult rebuild.

The Nets won 20 games last season. The Knicks won the NBA championship. That pretty much summarizes the current basketball arrangement in New York. Brooklyn isn’t expected to close that gap anytime soon. The more immediate goal is to stop drifting, begin identifying legitimate building blocks and give people a reason to believe the Nets […] The post NBA Preview: Nets turn to Julius Randle, young core for signs of progress appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 19: A basketball sits on the court during a break in the action between the Brooklyn Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers during preseason action at the Barclays Center on October 19, 2012 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The 76ers defeated the Nets 106-76. 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 Bruce Bennet...

Here is a Celtics trade idea with the Nets that could give Boston an escape route from Paul George’s huge contract if things go wrong.

BROOKLYN, NY - JUNE 23: Brayden Burries, Darius Acuff and Isaiah Evans look on during the 2026 NBA Draft - Round One on June 23, 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 Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images In the...

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.

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), […]

Given the current trajectory of conversations between the Pistons and Jalen Duren, we explore a trade idea that could help them maximize their returns.

The 2026 NBA champion New York Knicks added more depth to their roster ahead of the upcoming season.

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.

BROOKLYN, NY - APRIL 7: Pete Nance #35 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the game against the Brooklyn Nets on April 7, 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 David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images You love Pete Nance....

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.

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. 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.

The Brooklyn Nets finished the 2025-26 season with a 20-62 record, and their reward for it was drafting Mikel Brown Jr. with the sixth overall pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. They are expected to improve a bit heading into the 2026-27 campaign, especially after acquiring Julius Randle, a perennial threat to average 20/5/5, in […] The post Nets’ Michael Porter Jr. gets ruthlessly mocked after wild 2026-27 prediction appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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 […]