inside the nets

Why the Nets need to strike quickly if Donovan Mitchell opens door to a New York return

Donovan Mitchell has been in the Nets’ plans. It remains to be seen if they’re in his.

What the Nets need to accelerate into a contender is as obvious as it is hard to obtain, say NBA insiders

Whether or not to go big-game hunting has been the biggest argument among a Nets fan base that loves to argue.

Why the Nets are so invested in how badly the Suns spiral

The Nets’ failed Big 3 is a thing of the past. Their future may depend on whether the Suns’ Big 3 fails as well.

Why Jordi Fernandez's old boss thinks he may be perfect for the Nets: 'Guys are gonna love to play for him'

It says something about the measure of Jordi Fernandez’s character that the man who passed him over for a job has become like a brother.

What Sean Marks' comments to diehards may mean for the Nets' approach to Donovan Mitchell, Nic Claxton and the NBA Draft

But there are a precious few superstars who could induce them to move up that schedule. Marks’ comments speak to keeping the flexibility to do so.

How the Nets can benefit from the Nic Claxton-Noah Clowney combination in a changing NBA

It may be the most important takeaway from the Nets’ last few games down the stretch of this lost season and a positive sign for next season.

Just because Noah Clowney is young, it doesn't mean he can't see his potential to shape the Nets' future

With the Nets out of the playoff race, it’s time to experiment, and Noah Clowney has shown they might have something.

The Nets are trying to refocus around Nic Claxton — with clock ticking on his free agency

The Nets have the rest of this season to prove they need Nic Claxton before risking losing the young center in the summer.

Is Cam Johnson going to be a $94 million bench player for the Nets?

The Nets claim the returning Cam Johnson may be like a godsend. He just may not be a starter.

How Lonnie Walker IV is trying to provide a silver lining to a Nets season clouded by disappointment

Lonnie Walker IV has stepped in to help a Nets team all while learning how to have a more complete game.

The Nets have this last stretch to tinker with the best way to use Nic Claxton before they must pay up

They’re both huge parts of the story of this season and important players on the Nets’ roster. And they are not compatible in any way, shape or form.

What Kevin Ollie's purpose-driven basketball journey says about how he'll try to transform the Nets

In taking over a 21-34 Nets team, Kevin Ollie has given them a mandate to either hustle or sit.

What Dennis Schröder needs to learn about the Nets — and what they can learn from him

The Nets headed into this weekend’s All-Star break on a downer, but Schröder insists they can come out of the layoff and turn their campaign around.

What future possibilities the Nets hope their deadline deals set up, and the stars it might include

Everything Brooklyn has said and done doesn’t point toward a complete tear-down.

NBA scouts weigh in on what the Nets need and who’s likely to go at the trade deadline

Sports+ spoke with several scouts to get their takes on whether the Nets should make any moves — and what kind.

Who's staying? Who's going? How the Nets are trying to stay focused amid possible changes

The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Nets will likely look a little different in a couple of weeks.

Cam Thomas says his scoring is inconsistent because he’s coming off the bench. His Nets teammates say he’s growing

"You can't really expect too many 20-, 30-point games from me coming off the bench with these kind of minutes," Thomas said.

The Nets and Nic Claxton have been good for each other. How much will free agency test that bond?

While the Nets are losing games on the court, they’re preparing to make some pretty big decisions off of it.

What the Nets hope gets Cam Thomas out of a miserable shooting slump

All of a sudden, the Nets’ top scorer couldn’t score.

Why the more the Suns struggle, the brighter the Nets' future looks

Much of the Nets' future rebuild depends on the Suns’ success. Or lack thereof.