Michael Porter Jr. believes the Nets can win 50 games. Julius Randle says they'll “shock the world.” Brooklyn won just 20 games last season. Oddsmakers aren't expecting much more. But beneath the bold predictions, there's a legitimate basketball case for optimism. So... how much of Brooklyn's confidence is actually justified?nydailynews.com/2026/10/18/n…

Five Nets, five tests as Brooklyn’s first-round class enters Year 2 nydailynews.com/2026/10/17/n…

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“We have to decide who we want to be.” What the Nets learned from preseason: Offensive potential, defensive concerns and a developing young core nydailynews.com/2026/10/17/n…

Mikel Brown Jr. will remain on a minutes restriction for the Nets’ opener. Jordi Fernández isn’t rushing him into the starting lineup, but closing games remains an option. The latest on Brown’s ankle, workload and role from today’s practice. nydailynews.com/2026/10/16/n…

Mikel Brown Jr. waited all preseason for his moment. It took him just 32 seconds to make an impression. The No. 6 pick offered a glimpse of his potential in Miami, giving the Nets plenty to be excited about despite the loss. nydailynews.com/2026/10/15/r…

Nets finish the preseason 3-1 with a 144-128 loss in Miami. Mikel Brown Jr.’s debut was the takeaway: 15 points in 18 minutes, deep pull-up shooting and quick reads when trapped. Porter had 27. Dëmin finished with 17. Miami shot 59% and scored 62 points in the paint.

Preseason finale #NetsWorld Starters tonight in Miami: Egor Dëmin Keon Ellis Michael Porter Jr. Julius Randle Day'Ron Sharpe Mikel Brown Jr. is active and expected to make his preseason debut. Fellow rookie Joshua Jefferson is Brooklyn's lone inactive. The team is looking to go 4-0 in preseason play.

Nolan Traoré through 3 preseason games: 13.0 PPG 65% FG 57.1% 3PT The speed was always there. Now he's stronger, his jumper looks smoother, and his offensive confidence is growing. Wrote about what it means for Brooklyn's backcourt. nydailynews.com/2026/10/13/n…

Preseason game No. 3 #NetsWorld Starters at Washington: Egor Dëmin Keon Ellis Michael Porter Jr. Julius Randle Day’Ron Sharpe Rookies Mikel Brown Jr. and Joshua Jefferson remain out. Brooklyn is 2-0 in exhibition play entering the night.

Nets Notebook: Julius Randle’s hustle set the tone as Brooklyn’s depth delivered against 76ers nydailynews.com/2026/10/09/n…

Nets beat the Sixers 114-108. Randle had 14, Dëmin 13 and five assists, Ellis and Traoré 12 each. Brooklyn shot just 44%, but forced 22 turnovers and took 18 more shots. Randle diving for loose balls, Moe Wagner irritating everyone, Chaney Johnson causing havoc defensively. Classic Jordi ball.

First and only preseason game at Barclays Center #NetsWorld Starters tonight vs. Philadelphia: Egor Dëmin Keon Ellis Noah Clowney Julius Randle Mo Wagner Michael Porter Jr. (wrist), Day’Ron Sharpe (shoulder), Mikel Brown Jr. (ankle) and Joshua Jefferson will not play.

Not your average preseason home opener at Barclays tonight.

“That swagger is going to stay regardless." Mikel Brown Jr. is learning when to slow down, when to speak up and what it takes to survive in the NBA. Inside the Nets rookie’s transition from gifted playmaker to professional point guard, with Julius Randle, Egor Dëmin and those closest to him helping show the way. nydailynews.com/2026/10/07/i…

Five takeaways from the Nets' preseason opener, including an early look at the competition for minutes. nydailynews.com/2026/10/07/f…

Nets 124, Hornets 90. Yes, preseason. Yes, Charlotte was depleted. But Brooklyn looked fun as hell.

Nets up 56-52 at the half, and the biggest thing for me is how comfortable Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. already look together. They’ve combined for 29 points and they’re creating for each other. Egor Dëmin has 5 assists. Charlotte is shorthanded, so let's keep this in perspective. But Brooklyn’s offense has been a lot of fun so far.