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Kobe Bufkin Report: Hawks trade Kobe Bufkin to Brooklyn Mon, Sep 15, 2025, 10:57 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Hawks traded Kobe Bufkin to the Nets for cash considerations. Analysis: Bufkin, the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, struggled to get his NBA career off the ground in Atlanta. Of course, this wasn't the best spot for the point guard, as Trae Young is a franchise cornerstone and Dejounte Murray was also on the roster during Bufkin's rookie season. Injuries were also an issue for him, having appeared in 27 NBA games during his two seasons in Atlanta. Bufkin's 2024-25 campaign ended in mid-December due to a shoulder injury, but he did start at the point for the Hawks' Summer League team. The trade to Brooklyn gives the former Michigan guard a fresh start and a legitimate opportunity to earn consistent playing time on a rebuilding team. The Nets did use two of their five first-round picks on playmakers in Egor Demin and Nolan TraorÃ©, and they stand to be Bufkin's competition for rotation minutes when training camp opens.
Cam Thomas Shams: Cam Thomas to sign qualifying offer Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 1:55 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports Cam Thomas will sign a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to return to the Nets. Analysis: Thomas looked long and hard for a long-term deal that met his money expectations, but he wasn't able to find that from any team. Now, he'll bet on himself and return to Brooklyn for one more year before exploring unrestricted free agency next summer. Thomas could be the first domino to fall in restricted free agency, as Josh Giddey, Jonathan Kuminga and Quentin Grimes have all yet to sign contracts.
E.J. Liddell Nets sign E.J. Liddell to two-way contract Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 10:51 AM NBA Transactions Nets signed E.J. Liddell to a two-way contract. Analysis: Liddell, who played for the Nuggets during this summer's NBA 2K26 Summer League in Las Vegas, will have another opportunity to solidify his standing in the NBA. While the Nets did add five first-round picks and former Nugget Michael Porter Jr. (via trade) this offseason, the team's rebuilding status may open the door for a two-way player like Liddell to earn minutes. At a minimum, the two-way deal gives the forward an opportunity to compete when training camp opens at the end of the month.
Haywood Highsmith Shams: Haywood Highsmith traded to Brooklyn Fri, Aug 15, 2025, 8:59 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports Haywood Highsmith has been traded to the Nets along with a 2032 second-round pick in exchange for a protected 2026 second-round pick. Analysis: Highsmith has been a solid rotation piece for the Heat in recent seasons and will now head to Brooklyn in what appears to be a cost-cutting move for Miami. Highsmith underwent knee surgery earlier this month and is set to be sidelined until October. If the Nets keep him around, he may not be available for the start of the season.
Ricky Council Ricky Council IV signs one-year deal with Nets Fri, Aug 1, 2025, 7:39 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Ricky Council IV has signed a one-year deal with the Nets. Analysis: Council IV saw his playing time nearly double in Year 2 as he logged 17.1 minutes across 73 appearances in 2024-25. In 12 starts, the Arkansas product averaged 12.9 points and 6.2 rebounds. He could see meaningful rotation minutes for Brooklyn during the upcoming campaign.
Cam Thomas Report: Nets, Cam Thomas far apart on extension Tue, Jul 29, 2025, 5:14 AM Marc Stein NBA insider Jake Fischer reports the Nets have been âhesitantâ to offer restricted free agent Cam Thomas a long-term deal. Analysis: With Thomas being a restricted free agent and most teams lacking the cap space needed to produce an offer sheet that the Nets would not match, the franchise holds all the leverage in the negotiations. According to Fischer, âthe Nets' offers to date have not exceeded two-year proposals featuring an annual average value in the range of the league's $14.1 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception.â And those offers include a team option for the second season. Thomas can continue to play the âwaiting gameâ in hopes of landing a more lucrative proposal from the Nets, and there's also the possibility of accepting his qualifying offer, which would make him an unrestricted free agent next summer. Given Brooklyn's lack of proven scorers, sticking around could boost his fantasy value, especially in points leagues.
Tosan Evbuomwan Tosan Evbuomwan struggles in Las Vegas finale Fri, Jul 18, 2025, 2:21 PM Tosan Evbuomwan shot 2-of-14 from the field and 2-of-4 from the foul line in Friday's loss to the 76ers, scoring six points with six rebounds, four assists and two steals. Analysis: While Evbuomwan did not shoot the ball well on Friday, his all-around ability was on display. In addition to his rebounding, the former Princeton standout can facilitate offensively. Evbuomwan is on a two-way deal, which will limit his opportunities once the regular season begins. However, given the amount of youth on Brooklyn's roster, there may come times when Tosan is allowed to play rotation minutes. Whether or not he's worth streaming in those spots will depend on the health of those ahead of him in the pecking order.
De'Anthony Melton Report: Warriors âstrong contenderâ for Melton Tue, Jul 8, 2025, 9:15 AM Marc Stein NBA Insider Marc Stein reports the Warriors have emerged as a strong contender to acquire De'Anthony Melton in free agency. Analysis: The Warriors gave Melton the full midlevel exception last offseason, but lost the 27-year-old shooting guard to a season-ending ACL injury six games into the season. Melton was traded along with three future second-round picks to the Nets for Dennis Schroder in midseason, but he could be on his way back to Golden State this offseason.
Michael Porter Shams: Nuggets trade Michael Porter Jr. to Nets Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 1:11 PM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Nuggets are trading F Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Nets for F Cam Johnson. Analysis: Due to the amount of money locked into their most important players, the Nuggets had limited options to improve their roster. One of those options was to trade Porter, and they've reportedly done so. Having struggled with injuries early in his career, MPJ has played 77 and 81 games in his last two seasons. In 2024-25, he averaged 18.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.5 three-pointers per game, shooting 50.4 percent from the field and 76.8 percent from the foul line. While Porter is no longer on a team with immediate championship ambitions, he moves to a spot where there's the chance to provide added fantasy value. Porter's ADP should increase substantially in the fall.
Day'Ron Sharpe Day'Ron Sharpe inks two-year deal with Brooklyn Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 7:03 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports PF/C Day'Ron Sharpe will re-sign with the Nets. Analysis: It'll be a two-year, $12 million contract per Charania. Sharpe finished with 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds across 18.2 minutes in his fourth season, setting new career-best marks in all three categories. In his age-24 season, he'll compete with rookie Danny Wolf for backup minutes behind Nic Claxton.
Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams to sign two-year deal with Nets Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 6:46 AM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports F Ziaire Williams will sign a two-year, $12 million deal to return to the Nets. Analysis: Williams averaged 10 points and 4.3 boards across 63 games with Brooklyn last season. His impact in the realm of fantasy hoops was muted, and even on a rebuilding Brooklyn team, his impact in 2025-26 will likely be the same.
Keon Johnson Nets exercise team option for Keon Johnson Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 8:57 AM C.J. Holmes Nets exercised team options for Keon Johnson, Tyrese Martin, Jalen Wilson and Drew Timme. Analysis: Brooklyn picked up the team options of all four players, which shouldn't come as a surprise. All four held streaming value at some point last season, but there is no guarantee that continues next year. With five first-round picks entering the rotation, plus other players returning, there may not be enough minutes to go around. There is no reason to consider rostering any of these players until silly season in March.
Terance Mann Terance Mann dealt to Brooklyn in Porzingis trade Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 1:12 PM Shams Charania Terance Mann has been traded to the Nets as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade. Analysis: Mann spent most of his career with the Clippers before being sent to Atlanta at the trade deadline in February. Now, he'll find a new home in Brooklyn, where he'll provide perimeter defense and a veteran presence in the locker room on a young team that is looking to establish an identity over the next few seasons. Assuming he isn't moved again, Mann should play a decent-sized role for the Nets, but he won't be prioritized over the young players, especially with Brooklyn now having five first-round picks.
Nic Claxton Nic Claxton plays 22 minutes in season finale Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 10:08 AM Nic Claxton tallied 12 points (5-of-6 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs) and two rebounds in 22 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Knicks. Analysis: After a disappointing start to the season, Claxton was able to redeem himself steadily. The Nets center finished as a seventh-round player in free-throw punt builds, which is only one round worse than his Yahoo! ADP. That said, Claxton's rebounding and blocked shot production decreased, with the averages of 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 blocks being the lowest for him since the 2021-22 campaign. He'll remain a key building block for the Nets next season, but the team is undoubtedly hoping that he'll be more effective on the glass and as a defender.
Nic Claxton BKN starting Martin, Keon, Wilson, Watford, Clax Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 6:48 AM NBA Lineups Tyrese Martin, Keon Johnson, Jalen Wilson, Trendon Watford and Nic Claxton will start Sunday's game against the Knicks. Analysis: Claxton is back after sitting out Friday's loss to the Timberwolves. While Precious Achiuwa should be a good matchup for him, fantasy managers in active leagues should assume Claxton will not log starters' minutes in the regular-season finale. Johnson, Watford and Wilson offer decent fantasy ceilings for Sunday's loaded schedule.
Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams, Reece Beekman out Sunday vs. NYK Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 5:37 AM Ziaire Williams (knee) and Reece Beekman (calf) have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks. Analysis: Jalen Wilson will likely notch another start with Williams out of commission. Tyson Etienne is the prime candidate to fill in as the Nets' starting point guard.
Nic Claxton Nic Claxton (rest) off injury report vs. Knicks Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 9:45 AM NBA Injury Report Nic Claxton (rest) is not on the injury report against the Knicks on Sunday. Analysis: Claxton got the night off on Friday but will be back for the season finale. He should return to the starting center role, which will push Drew Timme to a reserve role. However, with Day'Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney sidelined, Timme should still play plenty of minutes.
Day'Ron Sharpe Day'Ron Sharpe (knee) ruled out vs. New York Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 9:25 AM NBA Injury Report Day'Ron Sharpe (knee) is out against the Knicks on Sunday. Analysis: Unsurprisingly, Sharpe, who hasn't played since March 24, will remain sidelined for Brooklyn's season finale. Expect Drew Timme to continue to dominate the minutes at center in a meaningless game for the Nets.
D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell (ankle) out again vs. New York Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 9:23 AM NBA Injury Report D'Angelo Russell (ankle) has been ruled out against the Knicks on Sunday. Analysis: Russell will miss a fifth-straight game to close out the season for Brooklyn. Reece Beekman (calf) and Tyson Etienne are both candidates to play significant roles for the shorthanded Nets.
Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson (back) out against vs. New York Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 9:22 AM NBA Injury Report Cameron Johnson (back) is out against the Knicks on Sunday. Analysis: Johnson hasn't played since March 29 and won't return for the regular season finale, which isn't surprising. Trendon Watford and Tosan Evbuomwan will continue to fill out plenty of minutes at the forward spots.