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First-round pick Mikel Brown Jr. looking to help Nets prove critics wrong

By: Brian Lewis

21 October 2026 at 03:41

Rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is set to make his anticipated NBA debut in Wednesday’s season opener against the visiting Hornets.

Mikel Brown Jr. goes up for a shot during the Nets' win over the Heat in their preseason finale.

Mikel Brown Jr. defends Davion Mitchell during the Nets' win over the Heat in their preseason finale.

How the Nets are empowering Julius Randle to orchestrate the offense

By: Brian Lewis

20 October 2026 at 11:40

The Nets have spent three first-round picks on pure point guards over the past two years.

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Julius Randle (30) of the Brooklyn Nets moves the ball against the Miami Heat during a game at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026.

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez speaks with Brooklyn Nets forward Julius Randle (30) and guard Keon Ellis (1) during a preseason NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y., Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.

Julius Randle (30) of the Brooklyn Nets brings the ball up court against the Washington Wizards during the second half of a preseason game at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Capital One Arena in Washington, Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoffs series in Minneapolis, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Egor Demin’s added muscle is already showing in way he’s playing for Nets

By: Brian Lewis

20 October 2026 at 03:40

See how Egor Dëmin’s added strength is shaping his Nets role as Brooklyn opens the season against Charlotte.

Egor Demin of the Brooklyn Nets passes the ball during a game against the Miami Heat.

Brooklyn Nets' Egor Demin (8) dribbles the ball during a game against the Miami Heat.

Nets don’t offer Noah Clowney rookie extension as he embraces prove-it season in new role

By: Brian Lewis

20 October 2026 at 02:27

Noah Clowney insists even if the details change, the job doesn’t. He’s keeping the main thing the main thing, which is staying focused and doing his job.

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Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) on the court during a game.

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney drives to the basket as Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie defends.

Noah Clowney of the Brooklyn Nets shoots against a Miami Heat defender during a game.