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Brooklyn Nets guard Dariq Whitehead expected his NBA career to take him many places. The G League wasn’t one of them. A top-three recruit in the Class of 2022, Whitehead appeared to be on the fast track to stardom when he committed to Duke. However, lower leg injuries derailed his freshman season. The Nets took […]

The Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets haven’t had a great 2024-25 campaign. The Jazz are 14th in the Western Conference, while the Nets are tenth in the Eastern Conference. It has been an equal matchup between the two organizations, as they split the season series in 2023-24 and have won five games each over the […]

Trading Dennis Schröder to the Golden State Warriors for an injured player, an undrafted rookie, and draft capital is a loud way to signal that you’re ready to sell what you’ve built for parts. The Brooklyn Nets are 11-16 and 5-14 against other Eastern Conference opponents. The playoffs were certainly not a guarantee and the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have already kicked off trade season by sending Dennis Schroder to the Golden State Warriors last week. Considering that they’re in a rebuild, it is likely for a full-on fire sale to commence in Brooklyn, with veteran pieces such as Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith, among others, expected to garner plenty of […]

The Brooklyn Nets trading Dennis Schroder confirmed the team is not just in a rebuilding season but a tanking one. With the team exceeding expectations, Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith headline the candidates to be moved next. Johnson opened up about how roster uncertainty affects a rebuilding team. “The thing that pushes a lot of […]

Spencer Dinwiddie’s second exit from the Brooklyn Nets was messy behind the scenes. The veteran point guard told his side of the story this week, accusing the team of pressuring him into a pass-first role to boost their other players, then trading him and trashing his reputation. “I understand Brooklyn was going to make the […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is trending toward a return from an extended absence due to a hamstring injury. The 24-year-old, who has been sidelined since Nov. 25, will be reevaluated this weekend with a status update to follow, the Nets announced on Thursday. Thomas was off to a career-best start during his first season […]

Less than one year after acquiring Dennis Schroder, the Brooklyn Nets sent the veteran point guard packing. Having exceeded expectations early in a presumed tanking season, the Nets dealt the 31-year-old to the Golden State Warriors for an expiring contract and second-round picks. Schroder revealed his reaction to the trade during his introductory press conference […]

Former Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. is eyeing a return to the NBA. The 27-year-old will sign into the G-League in advance of this week’s showcase in Orlando, according to Jake Fischer. The G-League Winter Showcase is designed to give free agents a chance to earn an NBA contract. Over 200 players will […]

Now that the Brooklyn Nets have traded away Dennis Schroder, one of their best players to begin the 2024-25 season, it appears as though the entire roster, except for perhaps Cam Thomas, will be made available on the trade market. Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith, in particular, have been drawing plenty of interest on the […]

The Raptors host the Nets on Thursday! These two teams have struggled entering this matchup. The Nets have lost three straight, while the Raptors have lost four. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Raptors prediction and pick. The Nets have struggled this year. They are 10-16 and have lost three and […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a gaping hole at point guard after trading Dennis Schroder. They lost one of their few remaining ball-handlers on Monday. Trendon Watford exited a 130-101 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers due to left hamstring string soreness and did not return. Watford initially injured his hamstring during the preseason, causing him to […]

The Brooklyn Nets committed to a tank when they traded Dennis Schroder. Their first game without the veteran floor general showed how ugly that could get. The Nets trailed by as much as 35 points during the first half of Monday’s 130-101 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Jordi Fernadez’s squad looked frazzled and uninspired in […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a gaping hole at point guard after trading Dennis Schroder. However, the rebuilding squad quietly brought in another young guard who could see minutes during the latter half of the season. Brooklyn acquired two-way rookie Reece Beekman from the Golden State Warriors as part of the Schroder deal. The 6-foot-3 floor […]

It’s been nearly four years since the Brooklyn Nets fired Kenny Atkinson. He now has his eyes on a championship while leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to an NBA-best 22-4 record. Atkinson will return to Barclays Center as a head coach on Monday for the first time since his Nets tenure. Ahead of the matchup, he […]

Dennis Schroder was off to a career-best start for the Brooklyn Nets. With the rebuilding squad exceeding expectations during a presumed tanking season, the veteran point guard effectively played himself off the roster. Brooklyn finalized a trade sending Schroder to the Golden State Warriors for a pair of second-round picks. The move was an admission […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers head to New York to take on the Brooklyn Nets Monday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Nets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Cavaliers-Nets NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Cavaliers-Nets Odds Cleveland Cavaliers: […]

On Saturday afternoon, the Brooklyn Nets shook up the NBA world by trading point guard Dennis Schroder to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for De’Anthony Melton and draft capital. The move was a clear signal to the rest of the league that Brooklyn has no intentions of trying to compete for anything this year […]

NBA trade season is officially underway, and the Brooklyn Nets are at the center of the action. The rebuilding squad is finalizing a deal to send Dennis Schroder and a second-round pick to the Golden State Warriors for De’Anthony Melton and three second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. With that, we assess the deal […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to bolster their backcourt, as they’re rumored to be pursuing Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The trade is completed but can’t be officially recognized by the league until Sunday. It would send Schroder to Brooklyn for De’Anthony Melton and three second-round draft picks. […]

Ja Morant was playing mind games with the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night. Regardless of whether his mental gymnastics played a role, the result was a 135-119 win for the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant directed several taunts toward Jordi Fernandez throughout the win. After hitting a buzzer-beater at the end of the first half, the Grizzlies […]

The Brooklyn Nets lost their most recent two-way signing to a season-ending injury. Cui Yongxi will mist the rest of 2024-25 due to a torn ACL. He suffered the injury while playing for the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s G League affiliate, during Wednesday’s 120-100 loss to the Maine Celtics. Cui signed a two-way contract with […]

The Golden State Warriors (14-10) continue to play themselves closer into a state of uneasiness. They are presently in fifth place in the Western Conference, but a late collapse versus the Houston Rockets in the NBA Cup quarterfinals magnifies the issues facing the franchise. Another offensive weapon is needed to share in the burden. He […]

Shake Milton was an afterthought on the Brooklyn Nets roster entering this season. A sign-and-trade from the New York Knicks used to match salary in the Mikal Bridges blockbuster deal, the seven-year veteran appeared out of place on a team trending toward a youth movement. However, following Cam Thomas’s injury, Milton has cracked the Nets’ […]

The Brooklyn Nets hit the road to take on the Memphis Grizzlies Friday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Nets-Grizzlies prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Here are the Nets-Grizzlies NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.  NBA Odds: Nets-Grizzlies Odds Brooklyn Nets: +10.5 […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than two months away, and several Brooklyn Nets veterans are at the center of growing speculation. With the team exceeding expectations during a presumed tanking season, general manager Sean Marks is reportedly “open for business.” However, the Nets are blocking out the noise as rumors surface with trade season […]

Amid trade speculation, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler reportedly is very interested in joining the Brooklyn Nets, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. In the past, Butler has shown interest in coming to the Nets, and that is still the case, according to Lewis. However, Nets general manager Sean Marks is not […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams has been sidelined for the team’s last three games due to a left knee sprain. The 24-year-old has been working through a rehab process but does not have a timetable for his return. “Just been doing a lot of simple stuff right now. Not moving too much, but definitely making […]

The Brooklyn Nets are the center of trade speculation as this year’s deadline approaches. With the team exceeding expectations during a presumed tanking season, general manager Sean Marks will field offers for several players, most notably Cam Johnson. Johnson is having the best season of his career while stepping into an expanded role following Mikal […]

As they prepare for their NBA Cup quarterfinal battle with the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors have been the talk of the town around the NBA. Aside from their hot start to the season quickly turning into concerns given their recent losing streak, the Warriors have been making headlines due to their position in […]

NBA trade season is nearly upon us, and the Brooklyn Nets could be among the league’s most active teams. The Nets have received trade interest and “opened exploratory conversations” around veterans Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith and Dennis Schroder, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. All three players have been at the center of trade speculation since […]

Dennis Schroder has fueled the Brooklyn Nets during their surprise start to 2024-25. Sunday was the latest example of his offensive brilliance elevating the rebuilding squad’s floor. Schroder posted 34 points on 13-of-19 shooting with 11 assists and zero turnovers during a 119-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He is the fifth player in Nets […]

With trade rumors ramping up this season, the Brooklyn Nets have been one team named that has several players that could be on the block. One of those players is Cameron Johnson, who has been one of the better players on the team this season and has a talent that many want, which is three-point […]

The Brooklyn Nets haven’t gotten the production they expected from Nic Claxton to start 2024-25. After signing a contract just short of nine figures, the sixth-year center has struggled to make his normal impact while battling hamstring and back injuries. Claxton received an epidural injection in November for a lower back strain, which he initially […]

Many viewers would take positives from the Brooklyn Nets’ performance during Sunday’s 118-113 loss to a full-strength Milwaukee Bucks squad. Jordi Fernandez wasn’t one of them. “Our defense was atrocious,” Fernandez said candidly following the defeat. “And if our guys who wear a Brooklyn Nets jersey don’t play harder defense, they don’t have a place […]

The Brooklyn Nets haven’t been able to hang their hat on continuity early this season. Jordi Fernandez’s squad has battled injuries to numerous key contributors, including Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton, Dorian Finney-Smith and Cam Johnson. Brooklyn has used a different starting lineup in a franchise-record ten straight games, the longest such streak in the NBA […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ frontcourt is nearing full strength for the first time this season. After welcoming back Day’Ron Sharpe earlier this week, Dorian Finney-Smith will return to the lineup on Sunday vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Finney-Smith has missed six of Brooklyn’s last seven games due to a left ankle sprain he initially sustained in early […]

The Brooklyn Nets are among the worst rebounding teams in the NBA. Jordi Fernandez’s squad ranks 26th in defensive rebounding percentage this season, a deficiency that has played a significant role in their 23rd-ranked defense. Brooklyn hopes Day’Ron Sharpe’s return from a hamstring injury could help mitigate those struggles. “Rebounding,” Fernandez replied when asked about […]

Cam Johnson is having the best season of his career with the new-look Brooklyn Nets. The 6-foot-8 sharpshooter has taken his three-point marksmanship to another level, shooting 43.1 percent on 7.6 attempts per game, both career-highs. He ranks fourth in the NBA in three-point percentage among 61 players attempting over six per game, trailing only […]