With one of the most stacked draft classes ahead of us, teams are exploring every option ahead of the draft, especially this one.
Tyler Rourke
Brooklyn has a lot of work to do, but this could be a start.
Alex Walsh
Who could trade for the talented wing?
The Brooklyn Nets were dubbed a landing spot for a potentially disgruntled superstar, should he request a trade,
Jeremy Kruger
A recent trade proposal has the Brooklyn Nets acquiring a two-time MVP to serve as their franchise cornerstone.
Caleb Gebrewold
Brooklyn could bring back a familiar face.
Billy Heyen
The 2025 NBA Draft may finally see the Brooklyn Nets make a lottery selection after years of trading away draft picks.
DJ Foster
This would be a big move in the NBA.
The Raptors visit the Nets on Wednesday, a battle of teams currently outside the NBA Play-In bubble. Here are the odds, our betting breakdown, and top bets going into this Eastern Conference tilt
Sloan Piva
TSN's Steph Noh regrades the 2023 trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for a godfather offer.
Stephen Noh
Midway through Mikal Bridges' first season as a Knick, TSN's Steph Noh breaks down how it looks for New York and Brooklyn.
Grading how the Lakers and Nets did in the D'Angelo Russell for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton trade
Here is everything to know about the trade between the Lakers and Nets.
Gilbert McGregor
Gradey Dick and the Raptors host Cameron Johnson and the Nets on Thursday night. The Sporting News has you covered with odds, betting advice and player prop bets for this regular-season tilt in Toronto.
TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the best landing spots for Butler based on the teams linked to him.
Here is everything you need to know in order to listen to Nets basketball games on the radio this season.
Ishika Dadhwal
Simmons has had a good preseason, addressing some of the biggest issues that he's had in the past.
The Aussie has not played more than 60 games in a season since 2018, suffering a string of injuries.
Benyam Kidane
Here's everything to know to get the best prices on tickets for the Nets' 2024-25 NBA season.
The Nets star wants to remind the haters that he still belongs in the NBA.
Bryan Murphy
Carmelo Anthony is confident Ben Simmons can get back to his elite level of play.
The Ben Simmons offseason workout pictures and videos are starting to ramp up again.
Kyle Irving
With the Nets pivoting towards a youth movement, here's where Ben Simmons could land.
The Knicks are continue to build up the Villanova presence on the roster.
Edward Sutelan
Grading the Mikal Bridges trade for the Knicks and Nets
Could Mikal Bridges rejoin Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Hart, and Jalen Brunson this offseason? What a potential trade would look like.
The Nets finally have their man in 41-year old Jordi Fernandez, who is coaching the Canada men's national team to the 2024 Olympics.
David Suggs
Shaq ripped the Nets star in a recent episode of "The Big Podcast."
Ben Simmons has been shut down for the 2023-24 season as he explores treatment options for a lower back injury.
Wojnarowski included the wrong Dennis in his original post about the trade.
Jacob Camenker
The Raptors are bringing Spencer Dinwiddie to Toronto for Dennis Schroder and Thaddeus Young.
Kevin Durant took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to let Nets fans know he doesn't want a tribute video in his return to Brooklyn.
Cam Thomas has turned into one of the best spark plug scorers in the league. Here's what you need to know about the Nets guard.
It had been nearly 90 days since Ben Simmons played an NBA game, but he impressed in his return for the Brooklyn Nets, flirting with a triple-double as he helped his team to a 33-point win over the Utah Jazz.
Jed Wells
Here's how Simmons suffered his latest knee and back injuries and how they impacted his season.
Scott Rafferty
The plan for now seems to be to putting Ben Simmons into the starting lineup. Here's why an off-the-bench role might be a better idea.
After rehabbing his back injury, Ben Simmons says he feels the best he has in two years and is ready to return to his All-Star form.
There always seems to be a great deal of hope regarding Simmons' potential for the next season — and then he doesn't necessarily deliver.
Jordan Greer
Mikal Bridges spoke on Ben Simmons' situation on Paul George's "Podcast P Show," relaying "big confidence" in his teammate for the upcoming season.
Mikal Bridges knows a thing or two about what it takes to grow out of being considered just a role player.
Ben Simmons missed the remainder of the season after the All-Star break and according to Nets GM Sean Marks, he still hasn't progressed to live action against other players.
Draymond Green jumped on Paul George's "Podcast P Show" and talked about wavering confidence in the NBA and how it relates to Ben Simmons.
The 76ers and Nets players and coaches had plenty to say after a chaotic Game 3.
James Harden was ejected from Wednesday night's game, while Joel Embiid remained in the contest following a similar foul. Following Draymond Green's suspension, we take a look at how each foul played out.
James Harden was ejected after receiving a Flagrant 2 foul for an incidental low blow in Game 3 vs. the Nets. Did the referees get it right?
Mr. Whammy has become a Nets icon, and his methods appear to be working.
Here's what you need to know to watch 76ers vs. Nets Game 3.
Sara Tidwell
Tyrese Maxey went off for 33 points in front of his Kentucky head coach, John Calipari. His performance adds to the list of Kentucky guards showing out in the NBA Playoffs.
In 2018, Mikal Bridges was drafted by his hometown team and first-round opponent, the 76ers. He was traded from Philadelphia to Phoenix on draft night.
Ben Simmons has been sidelined since before the All-Star break with a knee and back injury.
Ben Simmons will not play against his former team when the Nets face the 76ers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Here's everything you need to know about the first-round series between the 76ers and Nets in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Ben Simmons' first full season with the Nets has come to a disappointing end. How does he fit into Brooklyn's future plans?
Watanabe could be seen donning Ohtani's Angels jersey outside of the Nets' locker room.
Ben Simmons has been dealing with left knee soreness since the end of January.
We break down Friday night's Nets-Celtics matchup, providing our best bet, favorite player prop, and DFS Showdown contest lineup for this divisional contest.
Jovan Alford
The Nets' "Big Three" of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden turned into one of the biggest "what ifs" in NBA history.
Here's everything we know about Watanabe's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Kevin Durant suffered a knee injury in a game against the Heat on Jan. 8 and did not return to the contest.
Yuta Watanabe has fallen out of the Nets' rotation since the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Coach Jacque Vaughn and Watanabe both commented on the situation and what is in store for Watanabe the rest of the year.
Kevin Durant spoke out on Kyrie Irving's trade to Dallas in his first press conference as a member of the Suns.
Sam Jarden
The NBA's most accurate 3-point shooter isn't in the 3-point contest. Breaking down why Yuta Watanabe, shooting a league-leading 48.1 percent from 3, is easily the biggest snub in this year's marquee All-Star event.
Durant, Irving and Harden played a grand total of 16 games together.
Kevin Durant has reportedly been traded to the Suns in a blockbuster deadline deal.
The Suns are pushing their chips into the middle of the table, pulling off a blockbuster deal to acquire 13-time All-Star Kevin Durant.
The Nets are sending Kevin Durant to the Suns in exchange for multiple players and draft picks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
After his Mavericks debut, Kyrie Irving was asked about the reported blockbuster deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Suns.
LeBron James is officially the NBA's all-time leading scorer after passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Beyond holding the all-time record, here's why James holds the all-time edge over Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain, Kevin Durant and more.
Micah Adams
There's been plenty of discussion on the immediate impact of Irving joining Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Here are some answers to the long-term questions arising from the trade.
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have a number of questions to answer to reach their full potential as a duo.
LeBron seemed to take the news of the Kyrie Irving trade to Dallas hard.
Kevin Skiver
How did the Nets and Mavericks fare in this deal? The Sporting News breaks down trade grades for each team below.
The pairing of Irving and Luka Doncic has drawn plenty of reactions from across the NBA world.
Spencer Dinwiddie was as stunned as anyone when he went back to Brooklyn.
Eight-time All-Star Kyrie Irving is on the move midway through his fourth season with the Nets.
There are a number of reasons that allow the Clippers to stand out from the pack from other reported suitors.
On Friday, LeBron James fanned the flames of the rumors with a simple tweet. On Saturday, he addressed recent rumors with a deflection followed by a rather direct answer.
Kyrie Irving's social media posts often include references to the word "Hélà." Where did the word come from? And what does it mean?
With less than a week remaining before this season's trade deadline, The Athletic's Shams Charania broke the news that Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the Nets.
Irving is in the midst of one of the best seasons of his career, averaging 27.1 points, 5.3 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. What prompted him to hit the eject button?
Ben Simmons has experienced another setback in a season of ups and downs with the Nets.
With Kevin Durant out of the lineup, Kyrie Irving has caught fire to keep the Nets afloat.
Watanabe has gone head-to-head with James twice, winning matchups in 2020 and 2021.
Feb. 10 marks the one-year anniversary of the deal that saw James Harden and Ben Simmons swap teams. How does that trade look today?
How long will the Celtics be without their All-Star swingman?
Joseph Corr
Which general managers should feel the deepest sense of regret when they see Kevin Durant in a Nets jersey?
Now, with the Nets temporarily unable to rely on Durant's heroics, the spotlight on Simmons will get much brighter.
In an appearance on FanDuel TV, former NBA player Chandler Parsons expressed deep skepticism in Yuta Watanabe's 3-point shooting ability.
"For his teammates to see the sacrifices that he's made to put himself in the position that he's in, you cheer," Vaughn said of Watanabe.
Kevin Durant has been diagnosed with a sprained right MCL — his third lower-body injury in as many seasons.
Can the Nets survive the next few weeks without Kevin Durant? Let's take a closer look at the impact of his injury.
Less than two months ago, things were looking bleak for Brooklyn. Since then, Brooklyn has been the NBA's hottest team, using a recent surge to rise toward the top of the Eastern Conference standings.
The Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in basketball, after reeling off 11 straight wins.
Watanabe didn't come into the 2022-23 season with much of a reputation as a shooter, but he's quickly proven himself to be a marksman from beyond the arc.
The Warriors were dominated by the Nets from the opening tip in Brooklyn and head coach Steve Kerr was candid when addressing his team's struggles postgame.
As Brooklyn looks to continue its surge toward the top of the East standings, here's what we know about Irving's status with the Nets moving forward.
Kevin Durant, who once seemed destined to leave Brooklyn, has been the driving force behind Brooklyn's surge.
Yuta Watanabe has been immune to pressure, turning his game up during crunch time of close games and fourth quarters.
Durant told reporters that he believes Barnes is "only going to get better as time goes on."
Kyrie Irving capped off a 32-point night with a game-winning 3 at the buzzer to deliver a 119-116 win over the Raptors.
No Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving or six other players. Brooklyn still won 136-133.
Kevin Durant spoke at length about teammate Yuta Watanabe's contributions to the Nets, touching on his shooting, hustle, and fundamentals.
Kevin Durant dropped 39 points on Wednesday night, but it was the performances of Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum that had everyone talking — including KD.
The Sporting News has you covered with the latest updates on Ben Simmons' calf injury.
Kevin Durant and Bol Bol went toe-to-toe down the stretch as the seven-footers traded pull-up jumpers and 3-pointers at Barclays Center.
Move over, P.J. Tucker. There's a new corner shooter in town.
Here's everything we know about the Raptors forward's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
If Kevin Durant becomes available again, should the Raptors go after the 12-time All-Star more aggressively than they did in the offseason?
Ben Simmons was welcomed back to Philadelphia with plenty of boos as the shorthanded 76ers closed out a 115-106 win against the Nets.
Ben Simmons is set to make his highly anticipated return to Philadelphia on Tuesday night.
Ben Simmons will face the 76ers for the first time since being traded to the Nets. While his exit was messy, there's no denying he was a force of nature in Philadelphia.
ESPN's lead NBA Draft analyst, Jonathan Givony, had an incredibly accurate scouting report on Ben Simmons after his freshman year of college.
The reception in Simmons' return will rival that of other notable stars that drew the ire of fans as they left as free agents or via trade. Let's look back at some of the most notable.
Yuta Watanabe has given the Nets excellent two-way play, quickly becoming a fan favorite. How his sped-up shot release has led him to become the most accurate 3-point shooter in the league.
Yes, it's early. But Yuta Watanabe is shooting at a clip that not only leads the NBA, but would be the most accurate 3-point shooting season in NBA history.
Ben Simmons knows a thing or two about the wrath of Philadelphia sports fans.
Here is the latest on Irving's status for the Nets' upcoming game and beyond.
Kyrie Irving has been suspended since Nov. 3 after supporting a movie with antisemitic views.
The Nets went 5-3 in Irving's absence, but are they better without him? There's much more to it than the numbers may indicate.
Ben Simmons flirted with a triple-double to the tune of 15 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.
Despite the Nets' on-court struggles and off-court drama, Durant insists that he has embraced the challenge of "grinding" with his teammates and new head coach Jacque Vaughn.
If Los Angeles' front office is really feeling the need to make a splash, there is a star guard in Brooklyn who could probably use a change of scenery.
The Nets announced on Wednesday that they have hired Jacque Vaughn as their next head coach.
The Nets officially named Vaughn as the team's new head coach on Nov. 9 after initial reports indicated that they were expected to hire suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka.
Ben Simmons can't stay out of foul trouble. How injuries and an unfamiliar role are contributing to the Nets' bad team defense.
Here's the latest on when Ben Simmons could return to the Nets.
LeBron James acknowledged his former teammate "caused some harm" with his recent actions involving a film that included antisemitic messaging.
The Nets announced on Thursday that they will suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay.
Nets general manager Sean Marks addressed the media after the team and head coach Steve Nash mutually agreed to part ways.
As the Nets look to turn things around and make an NBA title run, they begin a search elsewhere for their next lead man.
Following the team's win over Indiana on Monday, news broke that Brooklyn and Steve Nash have agreed to part ways.
"I wish the Nest all the success in the world," Nash said.
Irving has not yet spoken publicly about his promotion of the documentary, based on an earlier book by the same name.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Late in the third quarter against the Bucks, Steve Nash received two technical fouls in quick succession.
Why studying 'The Greek Freak' is Simmons' best hope for returning to All-Star form.
Kevin Durant knows a thing or two about being a superstar at a young age.
Brooklyn did a number of things against Toronto that bode well for the team's hope of contending for an NBA title this season.
Williamson was electric on Wednesday night, totaling 25 points, nine rebounds, four steals and three assists in New Orleans' 130-108 victory.
Ben Simmons's first regular season game in a Nets uniform didn't move the needle as they fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 130-108.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates from Pelicans vs. Nets on Wednesday. Check out all of the highlights you may have missed right here.
"I don't have any anger or hate towards him," Simmons said of Embiid. "He is who he is and I am who I am."
Can the Aussie rediscover his All-Star form? It won't happen overnight.
Ben Simmons took the court as a Net for the first time, showing flashes of his all-around game in a 19-minute cameo.
Kyrie Irving opened up to the media about how his vaccination status impacted his contract negotiations with the team last season.
After an offseason of turmoil, Durant provided insight and clarity on what's happened in the past and what could come in the future.
It's been a while since we heard from Ben Simmons, but the three-time All-Star chatted with JJ Redick for over an hour ahead of the 2022-23 season.
After over a year without playing an NBA game, expectations for Ben Simmons are at an all-time low, creating the perfect storm for the Aussie to shine for the Brooklyn Nets.
The Nets announced they have signed former Raptors forward Yuta Watanabe ahead of training camp.
The Nets announced that Durant and the franchise "have agreed to move forward with our partnership," keeping Durant in Brooklyn.
With the biggest storyline of the offseason being settled, the basketball world didn't waste much time reacting to the news.
While Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving dominated headlines this offseason, the Nets quietly went about their business and assembled one of the deepest teams in the NBA.
On Tuesday morning, the Nets released a statement announcing that the team will keep Durant, who reportedly requested a trade out of Brooklyn on June 30.
Kevin Durant requested a trade nearly two months ago but remains on the Nets. Have teams forgotten how good the 12-time All-Star is?
In addition to lifting the Grizzlies into title contention, Kevin Durant would add another dynamic to one of the NBA's most entertaining new rivalries.
Will Durant and Irving still be members of the Nets when the 2022-23 season begins?
The Celtics offering Jaylen Brown has reportedly set a "baseline of sorts" for the Nets in Kevin Durant trades.
On Monday, NBA insider Marc Stein reported that an unnamed NBA executive said Kevin Durant is more likely to retire than play for the Nets. The All-Star forward quickly shot down that rumor.
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Kevin Durant has given Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum.
Durant put in a trade request on June 30, however, there has been little traction on a deal for the 12-time All-Star.
Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Nets almost a month ago but remains on the team. Brooklyn's astronomical asking price has a lot to do with that.
Jayson Tatum isn't buying rumors of Jaylen Brown being shopped for Kevin Durant wholesale.
With four more years remaining on his current contract, Kevin Durant will be knocking on the door of his 40th birthday the next time he's a free agent.
There are a few factors involved that have brought Durant trade discussions to a halt.
The Celtics have reportedly offered Jaylen Brown in a trade package to the Nets for former MVP Kevin Durant.
Jaylen Brown's tweet came following the news that the Celtics offered him in a package for Kevin Durant.
With the trade market changing over the past few weeks, does Boston have the strongest trade package to acquire Kevin Durant?
The Sporting News will keep you updated on all of the Durant drama as more reports emerge from the situation.
Where would a move for the former MVP rank among other big trades made by the Raptors franchise?
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported that Barnes was a "non-starter" for the Raptors in any Durant discussion.
Despite his immense talent, there hasn't been much of a market for Irving outside of one interested team: the Lakers.
With the Pacers extending a max offer sheet to Deandre Ayton, a potential Kevin Durant-to-Phoenix gets a little more complicated.
Kevin Durant named Miami as one of his preferred destinations for a trade, but can the Heat gather enough assets to make it happen?
Not only does Raptors president Masai Ujiri have an extensive trade history, but Toronto has the means to put together a better package than most teams for Kevin Durant.
The Sporting News will keep you up to date on Irving-related news and rumors as more reports emerge about his situation. Here's what we know so far.
The 23-year-old restricted free agent, who has averaged 16.3 points and 10.5 rebounds per game across four seasons in Phoenix, could soon be on his way to a new team.
Stephen Curry's comments come less than two weeks after Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Nets.
The Spurs have already made a big deal this offseason, trading Dejounte Murray to the Hawks for multiple draft picks.
Which team can offer the Nets the best package for Kevin Durant?
It appears that the Nets are looking for an incredibly steep price for their superstar.
Are we absolutely sure Durant has burned that bridge back to Brooklyn?
TSN's Scott Rafferty makes the case for and against the Raptors trading for 12-time All-Star Kevin Durant.
Kevin Durant has an extensive history with the Raptors franchise, but trade conversations have brought back a particularly controversial moment.
Golden State's stars would reportedly embrace Kevin Durant if there was a reunion, but they're not pushing the front office to pursue the four-time scoring champion.
The Nets and Lakers are "actively engaged" in trade discussions centered around Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook, Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes reports.
The Golden State Warriors reportedly could be considering trading for Kevin Durant.
Ananth Pandian
The bottom line: Zion Williamson and Trae Young can't be on a roster with Ben Simmons.
TSN's Scott Rafferty breaks down three different trade packages the Raptors could offer for Kevin Durant.
A 12-time All-Star who is still in the conversation for best player in the NBA, the Nets will almost certainly get a massive return for Kevin Durant in a trade.
Kevin Durant has requested a trade away from the Nets. Here's why he wants to suit up for his fourth NBA team next season.
While teams line up to make their best offer for Kevin Durant, what does his trade request mean for Kyrie Irving?
Kevin Durant has set the NBA world ablaze by formally requesting a trade from the Nets.
Kevin Durant is potentially on the move again, requesting a trade from Brooklyn. Naturally, several NBA players shared their thoughts.
Kevin Durant might be entering his mid-30s and is only a few years removed from tearing his Achilles, but he's still in the conversation for best player in the league. Him being traded could shake up the entire NBA.
Shaquille O'Neal clapped back at Kevin Durant, creating a mini Twitter beef between the two NBA legends.
Kyrie Irving's decision to opt in to the final year of his deal answers one of the Nets' biggest questions of the offseason, however, there are still plenty more dominos to fall.
Kyrie Irving has reportedly told The Athletic's Shams Charania that he will opt into the final year of his contract and remain with the Nets next season.
Kyrie Irving appears to have one foot out of the door in Brooklyn.
Which one of the Lakers, Clippers, Knicks, Nets, Mavericks and 76ers would be the best fit for Kyrie Irving?
Nets star Kevin Durant is reportedly "monitoring" the team's situation and "considering options with his future."
