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Brooklyn Nets Rank Dead Last in New Power Rankings

Coming off a season where the Brooklyn Nets tallied a 26-56 record, plenty of fans expected their franchise to go out and find multiple players to help turn around their franchise.

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Sean Marks’ second rebuild comes under much different circumstances

There are few things more important to the Brooklyn Nets — maybe none — than their draft stash starting with the five first rounders in 2025. Going into the 2025 Draft, they had 16 firsts and 16 seconds.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 10

Breakout Probabilities for Brooklyn Nets Players

There is no shortage of question marks on the Brooklyn Nets roster going into the 2025-26 season. After random selection of three Nets to evaluate, we will attempt to project the likelihood of a breakout year for each.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 10

International Notes: Chris Chiozza, Devontae Cacok, Kenneth Faried

NBA free agent point guard Chris Chiozza has signed with Turkish club Karşıyaka Basket for the 2025-26 season, the team announced on Instagram, via Sportando.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 9

Contrary to Outside NBA Fans, the Nets Aren't as Doomed as People Think

Admittedly, the last four years of Brooklyn Nets basketball have been nothing short of disappointing. Any fan can recognize that. Not too long ago, the Nets were a championship favorite, or at the very least, a contender.

Nic Claxton News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 9

NBA Mock Trade: Nets Send Center to Reigning Eastern Conference Champion

For the last year or so, the Brooklyn Nets have been involved in subtle trade rumors regarding their center, Nic Claxton. While his team continues to navigate the early stages of a rebuild, Claxton has a weird fit given his timeline.

Nolan Traore News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 9

Nets’ First-Round Pick Spotted Courtside at NY vs. NY Nike Tournament Semis

Members of the Brooklyn Nets' 2025 rookie class are wasting no time adjusting to life in the Empire State. On Saturday, French prospect Nolan Traore—the 19th-overall pick in June's draft from Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball in the French top tier—sat courtside at the NY vs.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 9

Kenyon Martin Reflects on Draft Day, Favorite Teammate and His Signature Move

After being at the center of the franchise’s most productive runs, former Nets forward Kenyon Martin left an imprint on the organization that will always last.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 9

Brooklyn Nets Boast Impressive List of Longest Wingspans on 2025 Roster

Whether intentionally or not, the Brooklyn Nets have assembled a roster that's certainly not lacking in length. Following the addition of CBA star Fanbo Zeng, nine of the 20 players on Brooklyn's roster have a wingspan of seven feet or more.

Michael Porter Jr. News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 9

Brooklyn Nets Michael Porter Jr. Finds Perspective Beyond Basketball

If Nets fans are looking to keep up with their favorite players during the offseason, one of the team’s most exciting new acquisitions offers plenty of access through his YouTube channel.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 9

Cam Johnson Recalls Late-Night Call That Told Him He Was Traded to Nets

A little over a month ago, Cam Johnson was finally traded away from the Brooklyn Nets after rumors of a potential move swirled for nearly a year. He was shipped to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Michael Porter Jr.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 9

Special Guest Drops by Brooklyn Basketball Summer Camp

It's been a busy summer for the Brooklyn Basketball program, a community organization founded by BSE Global, the Brooklyn Nets' parent company. Throughout the past few months, they have hosted summer camps, basketball clinics and training sessions for children throughout the city.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 8

2027 NBA Mock Draft: Nets Select Local Combo Guard at No.3

When it comes to keeping up with a rebuilding team, there is rarely such a thing as looking too far ahead, especially for an organization that has first-round draft picks stockpiled into the next decade.

Tyrese Martin News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 8

Nets’ Tyrese Martin Erupts for 31 Points at 20th Annual Danny Rumph Classic

While competing at the 20th annual Danny Rumph Classic, Tyrese Martin gave Brooklyn Nets fans a sneak preview of what they may be in store for in the 2025-26 season.

Maxwell Lewis News / Hoops Wire / August 8

Former Lakers, Nets Forward Maxwell Lewis Signs With Turkish Club

Former NBA second-round pick Maxwell Lewis has signed with Tofaş in Turkey, the team announced. Lewis, the 40th overall pick in the 2023 draft out of Pepperdine, began his career with the Lakers.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 8

How the Atlantic Division Will Affect the Brooklyn Nets’ Rebuild

In 2025, divisions don't mean anywhere near what they used to in the NBA. Pre-2016, winning your division ensured a top-four seed, providing real incentive to compete for a divisional banner.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 8

Brooklyn Nets Continue to be Disrespected in Eastern Conference Predictions

As the Brooklyn Nets head into their rebuild season for the 2025-26 NBA year, it seems like no one in the basketball media scene has any faith in them climbing out of the bottom of the Eastern Conference after a 26-56 season for 2024-25.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 8

Looking Back at the Best Game Debuts in Nets History

With the recent addition of new players to the Brooklyn Nets, it calls to mind the debuts of past players in the franchise's history. While some of the greatest athletes in a Nets uniform had to work their way to impressive performances, a select few made a remarkable impact right from the start.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 8

Nets Hold Draft Rights to Two Key Players on Serbia’s National Team

After selecting an NBA record five first round picks in the recent 2025 NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets have no shortage of newcomers on their roster as they prepare for the 2025-2026 season.

Jaden Hardy News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 7

The Perfect Nets Trade for Jaden Hardy—That They Can’t Pull Off

The Brooklyn Nets nearly covered every "rebuilding" base during the 2025 offseason. They brought an influx of youth to the team by selecting five rookies

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / August 7

Nets Once Again Mocked in Trade Rumors for Giannis Antetokounmpo

After about a two-month hiatus, the Brooklyn Nets are firmly, smack dab back in the seemingly never-ending Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. Even before the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the opening round of the 2025 postseason by the Indiana Pacers, Antetokounmpo was repeatedly linked to Brooklyn.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 7

Insider declares tanking necessity for Nets during win total prediction

For the second consecutive season, sportsbooks are projecting the Brooklyn Nets to finish towards the bottom of the NBA. The team’s over/under win projection for 2025-26 opened at 20.5, tied for the second-lowest in the NBA, per FanDuel.

D'Angelo Russell News / Larry Brown Sports / August 6

D’Angelo Russell seemingly takes swipe at Lakers

D’Angelo Russell is clearly not too thrilled with the team that traded him away twice.

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Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 6

3 way-too-early Brooklyn Nets trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Brooklyn Nets have officially turned the page on the superteam era this offseason. With no more Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, or James Harden drama to navigate, the franchise is fully embracing a new identity, one focused on young talent development and long-term flexibility.

Cameron Thomas News / Yardbarker / August 2