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Killian Hayes: One more step towards redemption
His play of late has made both fans and teammates wonder why he’s still down in the G League but for Killian Hayes it’s part of a return to the promise that made him the No. 7 pick
Deadlines and Commitments: All-Star Break Edition
Cam Johnson will be in the 3-point contest but for the rest of the Nets, it will be a well-deserved rest, then the final third of the season.
What to expect from Maxwell Lewis?
After what looked like a season-ending injury on New Year’s Day, Maxwell Lewis is ready to play tonight vs. Philly.
Cam Johnson, excited to remain in Brooklyn: ‘Don’t ever think you got it 100% understood’
Prior to Friday’s win over the Miami Heat, Cam Johnson reflected on a crazy, rumor-filled season so far.
TO THE RAFTERS: Sights and Sounds from Brooklyn Nets’ Vince Carter Weekend
Our Shara Talia Taylor followed the events of the weekend came up with this video.
Brooklyn Nets retire Vince Carter’s ‘15’ jersey in a ceremony ever-so-true to franchise
It was the Nets, in all their glory, even featuring Julius Erving. And it was perfect. What else would you expect from Vince Carter?
EXCLUSIVE: Twenty years later, Vince Carter and Nets still perfect match
Amidst a busy week, Vince Carter gave NetsDaily an exclusive interview and reminded us how he became a franchise legend.
Ben Simmons: ‘I almost retired over summer’
In an hour and half talk with Tommy Alter of the "New Man and The Three" podcast, Ben Simmons and Cam Johnson talk about a lot of things, including injuries and trade season.
Building a ‘Brooklyn Zeitgeist’ - BSE Global plans for a ‘destination’ around Barclays progressing
It’s ambitious but so far basically amorphous but we’re about to see more from the BSE Global on plans for the area around Barclays Center
LONG TERM: Nets are exactly where they need to be at the midway point
Jordi Fernandez showed us just how good he is. So did Cooper Flagg and a bunch of college prospects.
SHORT-TERM: This is all new, for all of the Brooklyn Nets
It’s not just the 59-point loss, but all of it. This franchise —from the front office to the rookie head coach to the young players — is in unfamiliar territory.
Deadlines and Commitments: The future approaches edition
We now have a date for the NBA Draft Lottery - May 12 - and a lot of others before then.
ESPN: Cam Johnson one of NBA’s ‘Eight surprise players of the first half’
Wait a minute: Players can improve if given a chance? Who knew?
ANALYSIS: Six years in, Nic Claxton is at toughest point in his Brooklyn journey. He wants to be better.
Nic Claxton’s rollercoaster career as a Brooklyn Net has taken him and us to a bewildering place.
ESSAY: Two years after Kevin Durant’s last game as a Net, times are tough, uncertain
As Brian Lewis points out, it was two years ago tonight KD walked off the floor at Barclays Center, never to suit up in black-and-white again
Brooklyn Nets International Scout: The puzzle keeps getting more intricate
Simone Casali has been a Nets international scout since 2015 and director of international scouting for several years.
Nyara Sabally and the NY Liberty spread joy during the ‘Season of Giving’ campaign
It’s the Season of Giving, and the New York Liberty and Nyara Sabally are here to spread holiday cheer!
Slater: Even after big game vs. Bulls, Dariq Whitehead wanted to stay in G League
Dariq Whitehead’s development is one of the big priorities for the Nets this season. It’s not just about a lottery pick. Erik Slater provides a progress report.
Deadlines and Commitments: Trade Season is underway edition
Dennis Schroder is gone and in his place are Reece Beekman and three second rounders. Expect more trades soon.
Jordi Fernandez to Steve Serby: Getting beyond cutthroat to confidence
Jordi Fernandez gets the Steve Serby treatment: the lengthy interview that examines everything from childhood to future plans.
Dennis Schröder trade shows there will be no messing around with Brooklyn Nets’ ultimate goal
Gaining two second-round picks is nice and all — especially for a player that was just salary dumped — but Dennis Schröder was a victim of his own success.
Jordi Fernández, Brooklyn Nets leaning on early-season standouts to fix defense
Plus, Brooklyn Nets get active in the community, and YES Network loses a lynchpin
For Shawn Swords, Long Island Nets no. 2, the road to coaching success was long
The associate head coach of the Long Island Nets got an assist from Steve Nash three years ago but now is key piece of the Nets development program.
Cam Thomas: I patterned my game after James Harden as a kid
He may have loved Kobe Bryant but Cam Thomas also gave credit to his former teammate James Harden for changing the game.
Dorian Finney-Smith’s return to lineup spreads holiday cheer
One of Brooklyn’s most popular (and valuable) players is set to return on Sunday, and was the main talking point of Saturday’s practice
Jordi Fernández pays tribute to Nets legend on SLAM Night
Jordi Fernández shouts out Dražen Petrović pregame, sporting a SLAM tee with a magazine he graced in the 90s.
When the number ‘19’ carries its own motivation
In preseason, pundits and gamblers projected the Nets to win 19.5 games. Jordi Fernandez won’t let his players forget it.
Just a taste: With its Brooklyn Wine Club, BSE Global offers (some) detail on grand plan
It’s the first piece of the new ‘ecosystem’ the Tsais are creating at the corner of Flatbush and Atlantic and beyond. What’s it mean for the future.
ESSAY: Taking a look at Sam Amick’s comment re Cam Thomas
Are the Nets getting ready to put Cam Thomas on the block? Not a lot of evidence to suggest that at least now.
Deadlines & Commitments: turning point edition
The Nets are 5-9 and the unofficial start of trade season is a month away. Get ready for some news
Brooklyn Nets collaborate with local artist KAWS on new City Edition uniforms
KAWS, the Brooklyn-based, Jersey City-born artist, is back with his second iteration of the Nets City Edition jersey.
Tsai’s Social Justice Fund hoping basketball can help limit gun violence in Brooklyn
Combating gun violence in New York requires a lot of people working together and Joe and Clara Wu Tsai think renovating playgrounds may help the overall effort.