After parting ways with superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets thought they got a player in return that they could build around on a long-term basis, with Mikal Bridges looking like he could be a star in the making. Despite the team’s resistance to trading Bridges, as they intended to build […] The post Nets Are Signing Former Pistons First-Round Pick appeared first on The Cold Wire ..read more

  With Mikal Bridges out of the picture, the Brooklyn Nets have officially entered a full-scale rebuild. They’ve finally recouped plenty of draft assets and will have more than enough incentive to let their young players develop. Of course, that means they won’t have use for some of their veterans, and they could get even […] The post 3 Teams Are Showing Interest In Cameron Johnson appeared first on The Cold Wire ..read more

(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)   In just a few days, Dennis Schroder of the Brooklyn Nets will represent his home country of Germany in the 2024 Olympics. That is a huge honor for the star but it’ll be even more special because he will be the flag-bearer for the German athletes. He spoke with FIBA, per ClutchPoints, about what it means to be given such a responsibility and said that it feels “insane” in a very good way. “With my background as well, my mom’s from Gambia, me being dark-skinned in Germany, been tough sometimes growing up… To be able to represent Germany, it’s insane,” S ..read more

(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)   The Brooklyn Nets are trying to forge a clear path into the future and are adding help to make that happen. According to Michael Scotto, the Nets have hired former NBA player Andre Barrett as a scout. Barret played for Rice High School before moving to Seton Hall University. Following that, Barrett played for four seasons in the league and moved around a lot, signing with the Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers, and Phoenix Suns. He also was Director of Scouting for four years for the G League Ignite. The Bro ..read more

(Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)   Jalen Wilson of the Brooklyn Nets made a huge impression on the league during this year’s NBA Summer League. He made such an impression, in fact, that he was named the Summer League MVP. Speaking to ESPN, per Erik Slater, Wilson opened up about the honor and how his game improved during his second year in the Summer League. “This year, I think it slowed down and the work [I put in] was able to show,” Wilson said. Jalen Wilson reacts to being named the 2024 Summer League MVP: “It’s just a blessing… The game just slowed down. I think last year, all roo ..read more

(Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)   The Brooklyn Nets are positioning themselves to reset the franchise ahead of the 2024-25 NBA season as they already dealt away star wing Mikal Bridges for a bevy of draft capital. The move was expected as Brooklyn has been running in place for years without a clear direction, but now the front office can operate knowing it needs to set up a rebuild. The 2025 NBA Draft will feature Duke star Cooper Flagg and he represents the Nets’ best chance of getting back into playoff contention. Brooklyn’s got more wings to trade like Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney ..read more

(Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)   Ziaire Williams has done some great stuff during his time with the Memphis Grizzlies but there has recently been a growing assumption that the team was looking to part ways with him. On Friday afternoon, they made it official. Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that the Grizzlies are trading Williams and a 2030 second-round pick via the Dallas Mavericks to the Brooklyn Nets for Mamadi Diakite. Williams, who is still just 22 years old, was the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft. That means that he could grow into a hugely important player for the Net ..read more

(Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)   Killian Hayes was a first-round draft pick in 2020 but his career didn’t pan out like he wanted. After four seasons with the Detroit Pistons, Hayes was recently waived by that team and is without an NBA home. But that could be changing soon. According to Erik Slater, the Brooklyn Nets are attending a workout for Hayes in Las Vegas on Monday. Is this the first step to Hayes returning to the league? The Nets are attending a workout for Killian Hayes today in Vegas, according to a source. Hayes has averaged 8.1 points and 5.2 assists over four NBA sea ..read more

(Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)   The Brooklyn Nets appear to finally be willing to rebuild its team after they dealt away Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks in exchange for a haul of draft picks. Brooklyn has been mired in one of its worst stretches in franchise history but is poised to reset the roster following the Bridges trade. The Nets have several veterans on the roster that could net them even more draft picks and it seems likely that they’re headed for a firesale though they could wait until the 2024-25 NBA season’s trade deadline to take advantage of the market. However, B ..read more

(Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)   Ben Simmons has long been considered one of the more naturally talented players in the NBA, but he also has become one of the league’s biggest enigmas. He hasn’t come close to fulfilling his potential since being selected No. 1 overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, and he has battled a mysterious back condition over the past couple of years that has limited how many games he has been able to play. However, the New York Post is reporting that Simmons is expected to be back at full health by the time the 2024-25 NBA season begins, per NBACentral. Ben Simmons ..read more