In addition to his on-court talents, the Nets are hoping Michael Porter Jr. can provide an example of how to win at the highest level, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post. Porter, who was recently acquired in a trade with the Nuggets, is the only player on Brooklyn’s roster with a championship ring, winning it with Denver in 2023. “He’s excited to be here. I’m excited to … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: MPJ, Demin, Wolf, Summer League
Knicks Notes: Yabusele, Brown, Triano, Kolek
In an interview with Arthur Puybertier of BeBasket, a French basketball outlet, Guerschon Yabusele reveals that he strongly considered the Nuggets in free agency before deciding the allure of playing in New York was too strong to pass up. After returning to the NBA with an impressive season in Philadelphia, Yabusele accepted a two-year contract with the Knicks. It was super … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Yabusele, Brown, Triano, Kolek
Nets Notes: Demin, Mann, Whitehead, Summer League
The Nets‘ selection of Egor Demin with the No. 8 pick in the 2025 draft was met with surprise by many, but according to Lucas Kaplan of Nets Daily, there’s plenty of reason for optimism about the selection. The clearest reason for this, according to Kaplan, is that the combination of size, passing, and shooting has never been more valuable than it is in today’s NBA, and Demin … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: Demin, Mann, Whitehead, Summer League
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Warriors, Horford, Melton, CP3, Beal, Knicks
While the Warriors are one of the only teams in the NBA that have yet to reach a contract agreement with a free agent this offseason, they’re viewed by numerous rival clubs as the “overwhelming favorite” to land Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Golden State already has over $170MM in guaranteed money … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Warriors, Horford, Melton, CP3, Beal, Knicks
Nets Sign Drake Powell To Rookie Scale Contract
The Nets have signed No. 22 overall pick Drake Powell to his rookie scale contract, the team announced today in a press release. Powell officially became a Net on Monday when the three-team trade involving the Hawks and Celtics that was agreed to prior to the draft was finally finalized, sending his draft rights to Brooklyn. A day later, he has become the last of 2025’s … [Read more...] about Nets Sign Drake Powell To Rookie Scale Contract