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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams, Reece Beekman questionable vs. NY
Sat, Apr 12, 2025, 9:21 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ziaire Williams (knee) and Reece Beekman (calf) are questionable to play against the Knicks on Sunday.
Analysis: Williams missed Friday's game against Minnesota, which allowed Jalen Wilson to start. He should remain in that role if Williams remains out. Beekman has been starting at point guard and should continue to do so if he plays. If he's unavailable, Tyson Etienne is a candidate to move into the starting unit. |
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Trendon Watford Trendon Watford scores 15 points vs. Minnesota
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 5:30 PM
Trendon Watford accounted for 15 points (7-of-15 FGs), eight rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer in 32 minutes in Friday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Watford is one of the Nets whose playing time has increased recently, as the front office has prioritized the draft lottery over winning games. His ability to provide value across the board makes Watford a player worth having during the âsilly season,â especially when he's in the starting lineup. Friday's defeat ensured Brooklyn of the sixth-best odds to win next month's draft lottery. The Nets host the Knicks in Sunday's regular-season finale. |
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Jalen Wilson Jalen Wilson records 14/9/3/0/1 line vs. MIN
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 5:30 PM
Jalen Wilson amassed 14 points (5-of-12 FGs), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and four three-pointers in 35 minutes in Friday's loss to the Timberwolves.
Analysis: After dropping 20 points in Thursday's loss to the Hawks, Wilson cooled off a bit on Friday. However, he still offered value in the rebound and three-point categories, and the second-year forward has reached double figures in four of his last five appearances. Starter Cameron Johnson has not appeared in a game since March 29. While he hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Knicks yet, it's challenging to envision Cam playing. Wilson's chances of starting the regular-season finale are pretty high, and he would be worth rostering in active leagues. |
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Keon Johnson Keon Johnson leads Nets with 20 points Friday
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 5:29 PM
Keon Johnson finished Friday's loss to the Timberwolves with 20 points (5-of-7 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and two three-pointers in 24 minutes.
Analysis: Johnson has reached double figures in scoring in six of his last seven appearances, including two of 20 points or more. Friday's performance was one of his best this season, as the Nets guard only missed two shots from the field. In addition to the points, Johnson provided solid value in rebounds, assists and three-pointers. Going into Sunday's season finale against the Knicks, the concern is playing time, as Johnson only logged 24 minutes. He's played 25 minutes or less in four straight games, as players like Reece Beekman (11/2/3/3 with one three-pointer in 31 minutes) and Dariq Whitehead (6/2/2/1 with two three-pointers in 20 minutes) pick up additional playing time. |
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Nic Claxton Nic Claxton, Ziaire Williams out Friday vs. MIN
Fri, Apr 11, 2025, 8:51 AM
Nic Claxton (rest) and Ziaire Williams (knee) have been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: The Nets will be very shorthanded against the Timberwolves. Drew Timme and Maxwell Lewis are two players fantasy managers should keep an eye on as potential starters. Timme has legitimate upside for the rest of the season given his lack of competition at center. |
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Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson (back) out Friday vs. Minnesota
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 5:53 PM
C.J. Holmes
Cameron Johnson (back) is out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Johnson has not appeared in a game since March 29, and that won't change on Friday. The Nets forward won't even travel with the team; instead, he will remain in Brooklyn. Trendon Watford and Tosan Evbuomwan will continue to handle the minutes that would have gone to Johnson, with the former sticking in the starting lineup. |
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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Russell (ankle) out Friday vs. Minnesota
Thu, Apr 10, 2025, 5:48 PM
C.J. Holmes
D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is out against the Timberwolves on Friday.
Analysis: Russell will not travel with the team for Friday's game. Reece Beekman should remain in the starting lineup, with Tyson Etienne playing rotation minutes off the bench. And that may be Brooklyn's point guard rotation for Sunday's finale against the Knicks, as Russell has only appeared in eight games since March 13. |
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