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Malachi Smith earns Nets 10-day contract as Grant Nelson’s season ends early

The Brooklyn Nets are signing guard Malachi Smith, a 6’4” combo guard, to a 10-day contract. Smith has spent this season with Brooklyn’s G-League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, while on a standard G-League contract. At least temporarily, Smith fills the Nets open roster spot. Hoopshype’s Michael Scotto was the first to report the news… […]

The Long Forecast: Reed Jr. rises, Mullins falls as López thrives

Welcome to The Long Forecast on NetsDaily. Championship week is in full swing, the NCAA tournament is right around the corner, and this is the time of year when we really see what these prospects are made of. Here are the latest developments over the past week regarding players in this June’s NBA draft class, […]

Smith: Nets likely to have among biggest caches of cap space in 2026-27

Keith Smith, writing for Spotrac Thursday, reports that once again the Brooklyn Nets will be among the NBA leaders in cap space and spending power in 2026-27. They won’t have the $60 million they did this season, the most in the league, but Smith projects they’ll still be top three with around $46.9 million. That’s […]

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Atlanta Hawks, 7:30 PM ET

The Nets won two straight and then lost by 38 to the Pistons in a revenge game. It all checks out during this long, strange season. Egor Demin, Michael Porter Jr, Nolan Traore, and Day’ron Sharpe are all out. This comes after the news that Sharpe would be out for the remainder of the season. […]

Brooklyn Nets shut down Day’Ron Sharpe for season after thumb tear

The Brooklyn Nets have shut down Day’Ron Sharpe, their 24-year-old back-up center, after he was diagnosed with a tear of his left thumb ligament, the team announced shortly before Thursday’s game with the Atlanta Hawks. The Nets did not initially state how Sharpe had injured his thumb or when but later Jordi Fernandez said the […]

Nets at Hawks: start time, TV, streaming, radio, game thread

The Atlanta Hawks (34-31) go for their eighth straight win against a depleted and frankly lottery ball-chasing Brooklyn Nets (17-48) squad. Starting lineup: Please join in the comments below as you follow along. Where, When, and How to Watch and Listen Location: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA Start Time: 7:30 PM EDT TV: FanDuel Sports Network Southeast (FDSNSE) […]

Nets vs. Hawks preview: Back on the road

It’s what the people wanted! The Brooklyn Nets took on the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night and got the hell beat out of them as they lost by 38 points. The opponent tonight is flying high. The Atlanta Hawks pushed their winning streak to seven after beating the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. They’re solidly […]

Three Takeaways from Brooklyn’s 138–100 loss to Detroit

All good things must come to an end, and in this case, that might not be the worst thing. With a chance to build a three-game win streak on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons, the Brooklyn Nets instead got smacked around, falling 138-100. Things snapped back to reality, and despite the brief burst, this is […]

Lewis: Orthopedist says now was optimum time to shut down Egor Demin

The Nets have as their foot and ankle specialist one of the top orthopedic surgeons in the world of sports in Dr. Martin O’Malley, but they have to hope they won’t ever need his services in the case of Egor Demin’s plantar fascia. So far so good. Despite the team’s decision to shut down the […]

LIVE DISCUSSION: Detroit Pistons at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

Alright! Right..? The Nets, winners of two straight, were the talk of the NBA after a 23-point comeback in the second half on Saturday. It was their fifth-largest comeback in franchise history. Then, the Grizzlies out-tanked them in the first half of this back-to-back. Fourth-worst-record in the league. 18 games remaining. 🏀 KEY INFO Who: Detroit […]

Nets vs. Pistons preview: This time with Cade Cunningham

And just like that, the Nets took care of business yet again! We’re streaking! The Memphis Grizzlies were lacking their eight highest paid players. So, Brooklyn used a balance of perimeter offense and size down low to literally out man the Grizzlies. As I predicted, Day’Ron Sharpe did his thing with 19 points on 8-of-11 […]

Michael Porter Jr. talks…again

In an interview with podcaster Emily Austin last week, Michael Porter Jr. spoke about how he’s enjoying his time with the Nets … which he’s said before. He also spoke about his relationship with Andrew Tate, accused sex trafficker and self-described misogynist, which he’s also done before … unfortunately. Here’s all 73 (not necessarily) fun […]

LIVE DISCUSSION: Memphis Grizzlies at Brooklyn Nets, 7:30 PM ET

The day didn’t get off to a great start, as the Nets announced that Egor Demin will miss the remainder of the season with plantar fascia. Otherwise, Nets fans are looking at development for the others and lottery odds. 🏀 KEY INFO Who: Memphis Grizzlies (23-39) at Brooklyn Nets (16-47)When: 7:30 PM ETWatch: YES Network 💬 DISCUSSION […]

In surprise, Nets fail to extend Grant Nelson, open roster spot

Two days after Jordi Fernandez praised his 10-day performance, Grant Nelson is longer with the Brooklyn Nets. The 27-year-old 7-footer had signed a 10-day contract on February 27. Under league rules, a team can extend the player an additional 10 days, but when the opportunity came on Monday, they declined in a surprise. The move […]

Egor Demin out for season with plantar fascia flare-up

In somewhat of a surprise, the Nets announced Monday that Egor Demin, their first lottery pick in 15 years, will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season with a flare-up of the plantar fasciitis that limited his off-season following Summer League. The Nets official announcement was terse: Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Dëmin will miss the […]

Nets vs. Grizzlies preview: Another walking wounded challenge

With the days getting longer and the weather getting warmer, I am sure a good amount of you guys are ready for May 10 and the NBA Lottery to come around. Still got two months to go! But even with that, it is okay to celebrate the remaining days we have for this season. A […]

Brooklyn Nets work miracle against Detroit Pistons, win 107-105

It’d be nice to simulate to the end of the Brooklyn Nets’ season by adding 20 losses to their ledger and populating social media with a few Nolan Traore highlight reels here and there. Alas, they do have to play the games, and on Saturday evening, the Nets faced the East’s #1 seed — the […]

LIVE DISCUSSION: Brooklyn Nets at Detroit Pistons, 6:00 PM ET

The Nets are looking to avoid their 11th straight loss, but it won’t be easy against the best team in the East. 🏀 KEY INFO Who: Brooklyn Nets (15-47) vs Miami Heat (45-16)When: 6:00 PM ETWatch: YES Network Nets prospect watch here. 💬 DISCUSSION Share your thoughts and react, but please be respectful. NetsDaily prides itself […]

Nets vs. Pistons preview: Best vs. worst in the East

The streak continues. The Brooklyn Nets completed their two game mini series against the Miami Heat on Thursday night. The Nets put forth good effort, but it wasn’t nearly enough to get the win as Miami handed Brooklyn their tenth consecutive defeat. The opponent tonight is sitting on top of the Eastern Conference for the […]

Chris Carrino, Mike Fratello named to Naismith Hall of Fame

Two broadcasters familiar to Nets fans in both New Jersey and Brooklyn will be enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame this summer as winners of the Curt Gowdy Award. provided to journalists who’ve covered the sport. The Hoop Hall announced Friday that Chris Carrino and Mike Fratello were among four recipients selected for the […]

Exclusive: Sam Merrill breaks down clips of his synergy with James Harden

CLEVELAND — Sam Merrill is a “sniper,” according to James Harden, but not the kind Harden is used to working with. The man famous for declaring himself the “system” has perfected his own offense over his 17-year career that features floor spacers, rim runners, and him orchestrating everything at the top of the arc. Harden […]