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Conference Eastern
Division Atlantic
Arena Barclays Center
Founded 1967

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New Lottery Forces Nets to Chase Playoff Spot
Brooklyn Nets

New Lottery Forces Nets to Chase Playoff Spot

The NBA entered a period of significant change during the recent offseason, with the league reshaping its draft lottery to reward teams that finish near the Play-In Tournament rather than those that languish at the bottom of the standings. This shift reflects a broader desire to eliminate incentives for deliberate losing and to promote competition across the league. By moving the odds toward teams that are on the cusp of the postseason, the new system aims to create a more balanced and engaging product for fans.

Sports Illustrated
Nets Face Pivotal Michael Porter Jr. Decision Amid Rebuild
Brooklyn Nets

Nets Face Pivotal Michael Porter Jr. Decision Amid Rebuild

The Brooklyn Nets are at a pivotal juncture with Michael Porter Jr., who recently reaffirmed his belief that the team is "building something special." Porter Jr. was acquired by the Nets in 2025 from the Denver Nuggets, along with an unprotected 2032 first-round pick, in exchange for Cameron Johnson. This move positioned Porter Jr. as a key piece for a Brooklyn franchise navigating a rebuild and seeking to establish a new identity. His public comments reflect a commitment to the Nets' long-term vision, but the front office still faces crucial decisions regarding his role and future given his contract and the team's broader strategic goals.

New York Post
Nets' 2025 rookies face the test of earning minutes
Brooklyn Nets

Nets' 2025 rookies face the test of earning minutes

The Brooklyn Nets entered the final stretch of the offseason with a roster that already looks deeper than most of the league. Four of the five 2025 first-round picks logged minutes in this year’s NBA Summer League, and Egor Dёmin emerged as the clear standout, earning a spot on the All-Summer League Second Team. The team also added a handful of free-agent signings to shore up veteran depth, raising the overall floor while leaving the future of the remaining rookies in question.

Sports Illustrated
Randle, Porter Jr. Anchor Nets' Rebuild as Roster Evolves
Brooklyn Nets

Randle, Porter Jr. Anchor Nets' Rebuild as Roster Evolves

The Knicks submitted an offer sheet for a towering young center from Dallas, only to see the Mavericks match it hours later. The following day a three-team swap sent a defensive wing to Atlanta, a former top pick to Dallas, and a forward to Atlanta, with additional draft considerations moving to Oklahoma City. Meanwhile the Nets have a long pause before training camp and preseason begin, giving the organization time to assess its recent summer-league outings and upcoming free-agency landscape.

NetsDaily
Nets wrap Summer League with dominant win over OKC
Brooklyn Nets

Nets wrap Summer League with dominant win over OKC

Brooklyn closed its Summer League schedule with a decisive victory over the winless Oklahoma City Thunder. The win secured a positive record in the Las Vegas bracket and preserved a solid combined performance across both the California Classic and the Vegas tournament. The Nets entered the game with all players on standard contracts suited up in street clothes, while the remaining spots were earmarked for the Long Island affiliate, underscoring the developmental focus of the event.

NetsDaily
Porter Jr. Embraces Leadership as Nets Look to Build
Brooklyn Nets

Porter Jr. Embraces Leadership as Nets Look to Build

Michael Porter Jr. stepped into his first season with the Brooklyn Nets after coming off a championship run with the Denver Nuggets. In a conversation with ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi at FanFest NYC, Porter described the transition as “a new rookie season,” noting how dramatically different the experience felt compared with his time in Denver, where he was a younger piece of an established culture that won a title.

Yahoo Sports

Nets Salary Cap

Full contracts → Draft history
Total Cap $166.3M
Cap Space -$1.3M
Est. Tax Bill $0
Dead Cap $0
#PlayerPosAgeTypeCap HitGuaranteed
1Michael Porter Jr.SF28DRK-EXT$40.8M$40.8M
2Nicolas ClaxtonC27FA$23.3M$23.1M
3Terance MannSG30VET-EXT$15.5M$15.5M
4Egor DeminPG20RK-1ST$7.2M$7.2M
5Day'Ron SharpeC25FA$6.3M—
6Ziaire WilliamsSF25FA$6.3M—
7Noah ClowneyPF22RK-1ST$5.4M$5.4M
8Nolan TraorePG20RK-1ST$4.0M$4.0M
9Drake PowellSF21RK-1ST$3.5M$3.5M
10Ben SarafPG20RK-1ST$3.0M$3.0M
11Danny WolfPF22RK-1ST$2.9M$2.9M
12Josh MinottSF24FA$2.6M—
13Malachi SmithG27ROS$2.2M—

Salary data via Spotrac. Updated daily.