When the Nets picked up Noah Clowney’s $5.41 million team option for the 2026–27 season, they weren’t just going through the motions. This was a real vote of confidence in a young forward who’s still figuring out his NBA game. It also set a timeline for the franchise, a signal that they’re serious about shaping their future around him. Now, with Clowney in his third year and … [Read more...] about Why Clowney’s Extension Decision Matters For The Brooklyn Nets
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And-Ones: Bediako, All-Stars, Rookies, Team-Friendly Deals
Charles Bediako‘s bid to rejoin Alabama’s men’s basketball team more than two years after he was on a two-way contract with an NBA team could have major ramifications, according to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic, who notes that NBA clubs will likely be keeping a close eye on the case. As we outlined on Wednesday, Bediako is suing the NCAA in an attempt to rejoin the Crimson Tide … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Bediako, All-Stars, Rookies, Team-Friendly Deals
Report Throws Cold Water on Lakers, Michael Porter Jr. Rumors
Fans often say “the possession ends here” with Michael Porter Jr., and thanks to new reporting, some of the trade rumors do, too. Report Throws Cold Water on Lakers, Michael Porter Jr. Rumors Siegel: Lakers Not Interested in MPJ In a new batch of intel published Thursday, ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel confirmed that the Nets are hanging onto the 27-year-old Porter Jr., adding that … [Read more...] about Report Throws Cold Water on Lakers, Michael Porter Jr. Rumors
Siegel’s Latest: MPJ, Warriors, Murphy, Giannis, Wolves, Magic
The Warriors had internal discussions about the possibility of pursuing Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. but received indications that the asking price would be higher than they’re comfortable with, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. The Lakers also aren’t expected to pursue Porter, Siegel writes, since they’re not looking to take on that sort of a big-money contract at … [Read more...] about Siegel’s Latest: MPJ, Warriors, Murphy, Giannis, Wolves, Magic
Jordi Fernandez shoulders blame for Nets’ disastrous stretch: ‘Have to help them’
The Nets performance was disastrous at both ends of the floor Wednesday against the Knicks, putting a negative exclamation point on what has been a dreadful two-way fall back into tank mode following a brief surge in December. … [Read more...] about Jordi Fernandez shoulders blame for Nets’ disastrous stretch: ‘Have to help them’