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Michael Porter Jr. Michael Porter Jr. puts up 27 points against Heat
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 5:07 PM
Michael Porter Jr. played well against the Heat on Wednesday with 27 points (9-of-17 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal, and four 3-pointers on Wednesday.
Analysis: While this is a classic MPJ stat line, Porter will continue to be one of the main focal points of the offense in Brooklyn. Julius Randle hasn't supplanted Porter in the offensive hierarchy. If Porter continues to be healthy, he should be a very good contributor going forward. |
Xavier Cooks Mikel Brown Jr. (ankle) will return to lineup
Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 1:14 PM
Brian Lewis
Mikel Brown Jr. will be active on Wednesday in the Nets exhibition against the Heat.
Analysis: The Brooklyn Nets are keeping the same starting lineup as last game with Mikel coming off the bench. This will provide him an opportunity to ramp up into regular season form. |
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Michael Porter Jr. Michael Porter Jr. scores team-high 22 points
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 3:45 PM
Michael Porter Jr. amassed 22 points (8-of-13 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Monday's exhibition against the Wizards.
Analysis: Back in the lineup after sitting out Thursday's exhibition win over the 76ers with a minor wrist injury, Porter looked sharp in the nation's capital. His first season with the Nets went well individually, with MPJ providing solid middle-round value when available. If injuries aren't an issue, Porter should produce similarly this season, especially with Julius Randle joining him to share the scoring workload. |
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Xavier Cooks Mikel Brown Jr. expected to make debut Wednesday
Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 5:12 AM
Brian Lewis
Mikel Brown Jr. (wrist) is expected to make his preseason debut against the Heat on Wednesday.
Analysis: Brown practiced fully over the weekend and participated in 5-on-5 on Monday morning. However, he'll miss their preseason matchup with the Wizards on Monday night. He should be ready to go on opening night, as long as there aren't any setbacks following his preseason debut on Wednesday. |
Moritz Wagner Moritz Wagner racks up four steals vs. 76ers
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:30 PM
Moritz Wagner finished Thursday's exhibition against the 76ers with six points (2-of-3 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist and four steals.
Analysis: The Nets didn't have Day'Ron Sharpe for Thursday's exhibition, so Wagner moved into the starting lineup after coming off the bench on Tuesday. The veteran forward/center logged 18 minutes, though foul trouble limited his time on the floor. A healthy Sharpe makes Wagner a non-factor in most fantasy leagues, but he's likely to be worth streaming at times. |
Julius Randle Julius Randle scores 14 in Nets home debut
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:28 PM
Julius Randle notched 14 points (4-of-11 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, two assists and two steals in Thursday's exhibition against the 76ers.
Analysis: After putting up 13 points in Tuesday's rout of the Hornets, Randle put on a decent showing for the home folks in his first home game as a Net. The move to Brooklyn put the veteran forward on a team unlikely to contend, but it's a good spot for him to get his numbers. The concern for scorers like Randle in situations like this is that efficiency could suffer. Hopefully, that won't be the case for him. |
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Michael Porter Jr. MPJ, Sharpe among Nets out vs. Philadelphia
Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 6:32 AM
Brian Lewis
Michael Porter Jr. (wrist), Day'Ron Sharpe (shoulder), Mikel Brown Jr. (ankle) and Joshua Jefferson (back) will all be sidelined against the 76ers on Thursday.
Analysis: MPJ and Sharpe both played in the preseason opener on Tuesday, so it's unlikely these injuries are severe enough to impact their status for the start of the regular season. As for Brown and Jefferson, neither rookie played in the preseason opener, with their next chance to debut coming on Monday in Washington. |
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Julius Randle Julius Randle has 13 points in Nets preseason debut
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 3:51 PM
Julius Randle had 13 points (4-of-7 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Tuesday's exhibition against the Hornets.
Analysis: Entering his 13th year in the NBA, the Nets will be Randle's fifth team. Playing alongside Michael Porter Jr. for the first time, Randle helped lead the Nets to a 124-90 victory over the Hornets. He had 13 points, three assists and two threes in 18 minutes. Randle is coming off the board in the fifth round of fantasy drafts. |
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Michael Porter Jr. Michael Porter Jr. has 16 points vs. Hornets Tuesday
Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 3:40 PM
Michael Porter Jr. had 16 points (6-of-9 FGs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Tuesday's exhibition against the Hornets.
Analysis: Playing alongside Julius Randle for the first time, Porter was excellent as he led the Nets with 16 points and four threes in 17 minutes in the 124-90 victory over the Hornets. Randle had 13 points, two threes and three assists in 18 minutes. Porter is coming off the board in the middle rounds of fantasy drafts. |
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Xavier Cooks Mikel Brown Jr. (ankle) doing non-contact work
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:46 AM
Erik Slater
Nets reporter Erik Slater reports that Mikel Brown Jr. is doing non-contact work at practice while recovering from an ankle injury.
Analysis: Brown Jr. sustained the injury within the last three weeks, and he's limited at the start of Nets' training camp. There are no indications that he'll miss any time to start the regular season, but fantasy managers should still keep an eye on his status moving forward. |
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Xavier Cooks Mikel Brown Jr. notched 14 points, four assists
Thu, Jul 16, 2026, 12:49 PM
Mikel Brown Jr. amassed 14 points (3-of-15 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), two rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: If Thursday's game was the last for Brown in Las Vegas, he'll head home with a sour taste in his mouth. The rookie guard shot 2-of-10 from beyond the arc and was 1-of-5 from two, as he struggled at times with Houston's physical perimeter defense. However, given the time he missed during his lone college season due to a back injury, Brown's ability to play starters' minutes this summer is a positive. With Ben Saraf struggling in summer play and Nolan Traoré unavailable due to injury, Brown should go into training camp with a legitimate chance of earning significant playing time, if not the starting point guard role. |
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Xavier Cooks Mikel Brown Jr. records 16 points, five assists
Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 2:08 PM
Mikel Brown Jr. amassed 16 points (6-of-11 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday's rout of the Kings.
Analysis: After scoring 20 points in his first Las Vegas appearance on Friday, Brown did not play against the Hawks on Saturday. Back in action on Tuesday, the rookie point guard put together a solid floor game in Brooklyn's 32-point victory. Given what the Nets saw from the point guards they selected in the first round of last year's draft, Nolan Traoré and Ben Saraf, Brown should have every opportunity to earn significant rotation minutes when training camp opens in the fall. He's looked up to the task thus far, and Brown's back has not been an issue after missing 14 games at Louisville last season. |
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Xavier Cooks Chaney Johnson scores 20 points vs. Atlanta
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 4:22 PM
Chaney Johnson amassed 20 points (9-of-13 FGs), 10 rebounds, five steals and two three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Johnson, who's on a two-way deal, had some moments late last season as the Nets played out the string. For him, this summer is about doing what he can to earn a more secure opportunity, and nights like Saturday will help. Johnson was energetic throughout, providing excellent value as a scorer and defender. Brooklyn's addition of Julius Randle was a sign that the front office intends to compete next season, but that does not mean Johnson has no chance of earning another shot to prove himself. |
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Xavier Cooks Joshua Jefferson (ankle) could make debut Saturday
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 3:02 PM
Brian Lewis
Nets summer league head coach Dutch Gaitley said Friday that he hopes Joshua Jefferson will make his debut on Saturday.
Analysis: Jefferson injured his ankle during the second round of the NCAA tournament and did not play in any of the Nets' games in Salt Lake City or Friday's win over the Knicks in Las Vegas. Despite not even participating in team practices, there is hope that the 6-foot-8 forward from Iowa State will make his summer debut on Saturday against the Hawks. Jefferson can do a little bit of everything at the forward position, which is why he worked his way into the first round of last month's draft. |
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Xavier Cooks Mikel Brown Jr. scores 20 in blowout victory
Fri, Jul 10, 2026, 1:55 PM
Mikel Brown Jr. recorded 20 points (6-of-12 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, three assists, two steals, one block and three three-pointers in Friday's win over the Knicks.
Analysis: Playing in just his second basketball game since February, Brown got going in the second half of Friday's 91-65 victory. With future teammates Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle sitting courtside, the rookie guard scored 16 points after halftime as the Nets pulled away. Just as encouraging for the Nets is that Brown played well alongside Egor Dëmin, who also put up 20 points in the rout. As Brown gets more game reps, he brings a level of athleticism and skill the Nets lacked at point guard last season. |
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Xavier Cooks Tyler Bilodeau knocks down six three-pointers
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 4:16 PM
Tyler Bilodeau produced 18 points (6-of-12 FGs), five rebounds, two assists and six three-pointers in Monday's rout of the Warriors.
Analysis: During his junior and senior seasons at UCLA, Bilodeau averaged 1.6 three-pointers per game while making 43.8 percent of his attempts. So, it's not like his ability to hit perimeter shots is a major surprise. However, the rookie forward was 6-of-9 in Monday's 100-79 defeat, joining four other Nets in double figures. Bilodeau is on a two-way contract and the Nets acquired Julius Randle, so achieving fantasy relevance as a rookie will be challenging. But his effort on Monday should not be overlooked, especially considering how much the Nets relied on two-way players late last season. |
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Xavier Cooks Mikel Brown Jr. plays 19 minutes in summer debut
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 4:13 PM
Mikel Brown Jr. amassed 10 points (4-of-11 FGs, 0-of-1 FTs), one rebound, four assists and two three-pointers in Monday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: After sitting out the Nets' first two games at the California Classic, Brown made his summer debut on Monday. The lottery pick out of Louisville did not shoot the ball particularly well, but he dished out four assists and logged 19 minutes without issue. It remains to be seen how much Brown will play in Las Vegas, as he's coming off a back injury that cost him 14 games last season. However, Monday's effort was encouraging, even with the shooting struggles. |
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Xavier Cooks Tyler Bilodeau contributes 9/6/1 line vs. Kings
Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 1:36 PM
Tyler Bilodeau finished with nine points (4-of-6 FGs), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one three-pointer against the Kings on Saturday.
Analysis: The Nets' second-round pick made his summer league debut and was able to contribute in multiple areas. Bilodeau is an older rookie, so he should be ready to make an impact from day one if needed, though that doesn't mean he's going to play a significant role as a rookie. He'll continue to get plenty of minutes as summer league continues. |
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Moritz Wagner Shams: Moritz Wagner to Nets on two-year deal
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 5:06 AM
Shams Charania
Moritz Wagner has agreed to a two-year, $19 million contract with the Nets, reports ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Wagner has been in the NBA for eight years and only played at least 50 games in a season three times. His production fell off last season with the Magic as he averaged just 6.9 points and 3.2 rebounds, which were both career-lows. Orlando seemed prepared to lose Wagner in free agency, making Goga Bitadze off-limits in trades and adding Nikola Vucevic as a free agent. Wagner joins a Nets squad that went 20-62 last year. He'll come off the bench behind Julius Randle in Brooklyn. |
Keon Ellis Shams: Keon Ellis signs with Nets for two years
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 3:03 PM
Shams Charania
Keon Ellis signed a two-year, $18 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Ellis spent the first three and a half years of his career with the Kings before he was traded to the Cavaliers before last season's trade deadline. Now the 26-year-old guard is off to the Nets via a two-year deal in free agency. Ellis proved to be a solid bench contributor for the Cavaliers and could have a similar role with the Nets. |
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