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Saturday, October 17, 2026
Defense! defense! … Not so much!!

The Brooklyn Nets ranked 30th in both offensive and defensive ratings last season and that was a good thing if you’re tanking to get a high pick. But if you’re trying to win some games in the next...

The Brooklyn Podcast: Brooklyn Nets 2026-27 Season Preview SPECIAL

It feels a little different this time, right? The Brooklyn Nets begin their 2026-27 season this week! We’ve got Julius Randle, a bigger Egor Dëmin, a darn good prospect in Mikel Brown Jr., and a...

Three bold predictions for the Nets’ 2026-2027 NBA season: One star will be dealt away

Are the Nets ready to take a step forward in 2026-27?

The Nets’ 2026-27 season is filled with important questions that’ll serve as through line for entire year

Two years of tanking and a summer of judicious additions have gotten the Nets here.

Friday, October 16, 2026
Mikel Brown won’t start, will be on minutes restrictions Wednesday

The Brooklyn Nets’ highest pick since they took Derrick Favors in 2010 will not start in Wednesday’s opener vs. Charlotte Hornets. Jordi Fernandez also told reporters at Friday’s practice that...

Nets still have defensive woes to address despite positive preseason

The Nets just finished a 3-1 preseason that was encouraging, but had some warning signs and red flags.

Mikel Brown Jr. unlikely to start despite ‘impressive’ preseason showing

Rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s preseason debut left the Nets impressed. 

Brooklyn Nets ABA Throwback Uniforms: Community Reactions

The Brooklyn Nets recently unveiled their new ABA Classic Edition throwback uniforms and court design, bringing back the bold red, white, and blue look to honor the franchise’s 60th season. It...

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Minor Moves: Hornets, Rockets, Hawks, Jazz, Nets

The Hornets have made a series of roster moves affecting the back of their 21-man preseason roster, announcing today that they waived forward Wyatt Fricks and signed guard DaJuan Gordon (Twitter...

Preseason Notes: Kessler, Spurs, Duren, Brown

Appearing in his first NBA game in nearly a full calendar year, Walker Kessler made his Lakers preseason debut on Tuesday and compiled 11 points and nine rebounds in just 16 minutes vs. Golden...

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. makes impressive NBA debut after injury delay, giving Brooklyn reason for optimism

Brooklyn finally got its first extended look at one of the most important players in its rebuilding plans, and the early results were encouraging.

Nets end preseason on sour note in ugly loss to Heat as defense struggles

Nets coach Jordi Fernández said preseason games may not count, but they matter. They’re less about wins and losses but playing hard and well.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Nets’ top 2026 draft pick Mikel Brown Jr. makes long-awaited NBA debut after ankle injury

For the Nets, Wednesday was finally MBJ Day.

Nets' Mikel Brown Jr. flashes potential in first preseason game vs. Heat

Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. made his preseason debut on Wednesday night and showed why the team believed he was worthy of the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Mikel Brown Jr. makes a strong debut, but Nets fall to Heat 144-128 in preseason finale

The Miami Heat just hosted the Brooklyn Nets for a final dress rehearsal before the 2026-27 season. For Mikel Brown Jr., it was also his first. After sitting out his team’s first three preseason...

Atlantic Notes: Edgecombe, Leonard, Traore, Clowney

Given all the high-profile moves the Sixers made this season to surround their All-Star tandem of Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid with more star power, there has been speculation that VJ Edgecombe’s...

Noah Clowney facing moment of truth

A couple of days ago, Hoopshype, perhaps tongue in cheek, perhaps not, posted a ranking of MVP candidates for the preseason… Hugo Gonzalez (the bete noir of those afflicted with Marks Derangement...

NBA Preseason Discussion: Brooklyn Nets at Miami Heat, 7:30 PM ET

Get ready folks: Mikel Brown Jr. will make his Brooklyn Nets preseason debut against the Heat on Wednesday. The No. 6 pick in the 2026 Draft has missed most of contact drills in training camp and...

Brooklyn Basketball expands programs, prioritizes generational fandom

Generational fandom, getting fans while they’re young, is not dead. It is alive, well and thriving. That’s one of many ways of looking at what the Brooklyn Nets — and New York Liberty — are doing...

For Julius Randle, a chance at renewal and vindication in New York

In Minneapolis on Monday night, Timberwolves coach Chris Finish made a veiled criticism that seemed to be directed at Julius Randle. He said that Minny had traded “moodiness for giddiness.”...

Where to watch Nets vs. Heat today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for NBA preseason game

Here's everything you need to know about Nets vs. Heat, including TV channel and streaming options for the NBA preseason game.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Noah Clowney making case for Nets minutes despite losing job to Julius Randle

Nets big man Noah Clowney has staked his claim to rotation minutes in a crowded forward competition behind the All-Star.

Nolan Traore makes his name known in year two

For the second straight year, Nolan Traore will be the youngest player on the youngest team in the NBA, a 20-year-old on a team whose average age is, again, a little more than 24. At 20 years and...

Nolan Traore isn’t giving up his Nets minutes without a fight

The youngest player on the NBA’s youngest team, the 20-year-old Traore has already found himself marginalized when the Nets took Mikel Brown Jr. 

NetsDaily Reacts: What Are Your Thoughts on Brooklyn’s Classic Edition Jerseys?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Nets fans and fans across the country. The Nets are pulling out all the...

Nets Notes: Randle, Brown, Johnson, Traore

Julius Randle wasn’t upset about being traded from a contending team in Minnesota to a rebuilding franchise in Brooklyn, Brian Lewis of The New York Post writes in a subscriber-only story. Now...

How Chaney Johnson is channeling ‘Brooklyn grit’ in grinding his way toward a bigger Nets role

Now, the über-athletic Johnson is threatening to force his way from a two-way feel-good story into being more than that.

Mikel Brown Jr. set for highly anticipated Nets debut after nursing ankle

After The Post reported that Mikel Brown Jr. would make his preseason debut Wednesday, the Nets rookie confirmed he’s set to finally suit up in Miami after missing the first three preseason games. 

Monday, October 12, 2026
Takeaways: Nets’ offense shines again in 131-122 preseason win over Wizards

It’s only the preseason, but heading into Monday night, the Brooklyn Nets have given fans plenty to be encouraged by. They opened with a dominant 124-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets before...

Julius Randle wanted — and needed — this trade to rebuilding Nets

Some find it hard to understand how a 30-something All-Star would be happy being shipped from a contender to a rebuilding loser. 

NBA PRESEASON DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Washington Wizards, 7:00 PM ET

The Nets are feeling good in the early days of preseason. They defeated the Charlotte Hornets by 34 to kick things off and followed up with a 114-108 victory against LeBron James and the new-look...

A Classic, Reborn: Nets unveil ABA Classic Edition uniforms and court for 60th season

The Brooklyn Nets are bringing timeless classics back to the hardwood.  On Monday, the Nets unveiled their ABA-inspired Classic Edition uniforms and commemorative court ahead of the franchise’s...

Pacers, Spurs, Nuggets, Nets turn back the clock with ABA-inspired uniforms, courts

The four teams' throwback uniforms and courts pay homage to their milestone ABA anniversaries.

Post-divorce, Clara Wu Tsai looking at wider horizons

In her first interview since she and Joe Tsai announced their divorce in July, Clara Wu Tsai spoke with the New York Times culture critic Ginia Bellafonte about how she sees new horizons for her...

Minor Roster Moves: Nets, Cavaliers

The Nets waived guard Dion Brown and forward Dain Dainja on Sunday, per NBA.com’s transaction log. Both players were on Exhibit 10 contracts with Brooklyn and could be headed to the G League to...

Atlantic Notes: Brown, Celtics, Tatum, George, Graves

Nets lottery pick Mikel Brown Jr. is expected to make his preseason debut on Wednesday in Miami, per Brian Lewis of The New York Post (Twitter link). Brown, who was selected sixth overall in...

The Brooklyn Podcast: A New Kind of Preseason

It hard, almost impossible to have a real, encouraging win in the NBA preseason…but the Brooklyn Nets just got one! The Nets defeated LeBron and the Super Sixers on Thursday night. That means...

Saturday, October 10, 2026
Waiting for the swagger: Anticipation grows for Mikel Brown Jr. debut

No word yet on whether Mikel Brown Jr. will make his preseason debut Monday night in Washington vs. the Wizards and overall No. 1 pick, A.J. Dybantsa. A lot presumably will depend on how he does...

Friday, October 9, 2026
ANALYSIS: Frontcourt potential emerges on Long Island Nets’ roster

Like the Brooklyn Nets, whose preseason tipped off on Tuesday, the Long Island Nets’ roster is filling up ahead of training camp later this month; and also like the big club, Long Island’s...

Liberty vs. Dream game 3 preview: Can NY prevent the sweep?

Time is running out. The New York Liberty fought to get Game 2 into overtime, but couldn’t bring it all the way home and lost a heartbreaker, 101-98 on Wednesday night in Atlanta. They trail this...

Julius Randle leads by example in Nets’ preseason win over 76ers

Julius Randle followed Jordi Fernández edict to play hard by hustling and diving on the floor for a loose ball during the Nets' preseason win.

Thursday, October 8, 2026
Minor Roster Moves: Heat, Nets

The Heat made a handful of minor transactions on Thursday night, per Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald (Twitter links). After waiving Lester Quinones and J’Vonne Hadley, the Heat signed and...

Egor Demin showing Nets signs he can handle the job — and give them more options

When the Nets used the No. 8 pick on Dëmin a year ago, many mocked the selection and accused them of fumbling their future.

Takeaways: Nets spoil 76ers Super Team Debut in Preseason, win 114-108

‘Tis the preseason. The Brooklyn Nets began theirs on Tuesday night in Charlotte, putting on quite the performance, particularly at the offensive end, as they aerosol sprayed the “Hornets” en...

Live Preseason Discussion: Philadelphia 76ers at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

There’s only so much stock you can put into a preseason game, but a 34-point win is never a bad thing. It Brooklyn nailed 20 of 37 from deep and dished out 31 assists without Mikel Brown Jr.,...

Sources: Sixers plan to unveil new-look starting 5 vs. Nets in preseason

The 76ers plan to play their starters Thursday against the Nets, sources told ESPN.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Nets' Egor Demin ready to 'make a humongous jump' after strong summer: 'I’m even better right now'

After the Nets' preseason win on Tuesday, Egor Dëmin expressed confidence in his development and believes he's ready to take the next step in his career.

New York Liberty vs. Atlanta Dream Game 2 Preview: Can NY Even the Series?

The New York Liberty need a win after the Dream took Game 1. You would think that after upsetting the best team in the W, the road would get easier for the Liberty on their way toward another...

Julius Randle, Michael Porter Jr. lead way in Nets’ dominant preseason-opening win

The Nets opened their preseason by cycling through every healthy player in a resounding 124-90 rout at Charlotte.

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