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The Nets’ timeline for a superstar trade keeps getting pushed back — until when?
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The Nets’ timeline for a superstar trade keeps getting pushed back — until when?
The Nets have spent the past two years tanking. And losing. And selling. The first is over. The second almost certainly is not. And the last? That remains to be seen. Part of Nets general manager Sean Marks’ responsibility is not to mortgage that future again, to learn from predecessor Billy King’s catastrophic 2013 mistake and not make the same one. The Nets suffered tough draft lottery luck the past two years, falling a combined five places.
Every Michael Porter Jr. scenario is still on the Nets’ table with need to find middle ground
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Every Michael Porter Jr. scenario is still on the Nets’ table with need to find middle ground
Michael Porter Jr. #17 of the Brooklyn Nets puts up a shot as Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Miami Heat jumps to defend during the first half at Barclays Center on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, in Brooklyn, NY. (Corey Sipkin) Michael Porter Jr. is talking about retirement. His agent and the Nets are talking about an extension, or at least will be. And Brooklyn fans are wondering whether we’ll all be talking about a Porter trade. Again.
Cam Schlittler stumbles through rare Yankees dud in shortest start of season
Cam Schlittler has been near-perfect on the road and poor at home. Access the Yankees beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free It's a trend the Yankees and their ace are going to have to figure out and fix.
The nervous Nets fan’s guide to the Tsai ownership divorce Original
With the shocking news first reported by Page Six that Joe and Clara Wu Tsai — owners of the Nets, Liberty and Barclays Center — are getting divorced, fans instantly wondered how this will impact their teams. At least for the present, the answer is not much. “Nothing will change,” a highly placed source told The Post. “Business as usual.
Cam Schlittler stumbles through rare Yankees dud in shortest start of season
Cam Schlittler has been near-perfect on the road and poor at home. Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free It's a trend the Yankees and their ace are going to have to figure out and fix. The righty suffered through the second-shortest stint of his career, giving up four earned runs in just three innings against the Cardinals.
Luis Garcia Jr. hits home run to cherish in impressive Yankees debut: ‘I’ll keep that in my heart’
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Luis Garcia Jr. hits home run to cherish in impressive Yankees debut: ‘I’ll keep that in my heart’ Original
Luis García Jr. was born and bred in New York and grew up rooting for the Yankees before moving to the Dominican Republic. Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. So for García, Monday’s homecoming — and the home run that highlighted it — hit a little different. “Yeah, it means a lot to be able to do that,” García said through an interpreter.
Cam Schlittler stumbles through rare Yankees dud in shortest start of season
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Cam Schlittler stumbles through rare Yankees dud in shortest start of season
The Yankees saw their ace get shelled in a rare off night. Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Cam Schlittler suffered through his shortest stint of the season, giving up four runs — all earned — in just three innings against the Cardinals. The right-hander’s usually immaculate control abandoned him as he walked a season-high five in those three errant frames.
NYC native Luis Garcia Jr. living his Yankees dream after trade — but there’s a major power task
Luis García Jr. was born and bred in New York and grew up rooting for the Yankees. Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Even after he moved to the Dominican Republic as a child, he wore No. 2 in homage to Derek Jeter. So for García, walking into the Stadium on Monday and donning the pinstripes he always dreamed of playing in just hit a little different.
NYC native Luis Garcia Jr. living his Yankees dream after trade — but there’s a major power task
Luis García Jr. was born and bred in New York and grew up rooting for the Yankees. Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees. Try it free Even after he moved to the Dominican Republic as a child, he wore No. 2 in homage to Derek Jeter. So for García, walking into the Stadium on Monday and donning the pinstripes he always dreamed of playing in just hit a little different.
Potential Breakthrough in Addiction Treatment Takes Center Stage at Award-Winning Corrections Conference
(Left to right) Alex West, Tommy Aceto, Bryan Hubbard, Rikki Harris, and Dr. William Dennis to lead panel on psychedelic addiction therapy Aug. 26 in Murfreesboro The corrections community sees the physical and emotional cost of untreated substance use each day.
DeAndre Hopkins clarifies his NFL future after taking college coaching job Original
Just because DeAndre Hopkins is starting to coach, it doesn’t mean he’s done playing, the wide receiver clarified. And just because the former Pro Bowler is going on to college, it doesn’t mean he’s giving up on another chance in the NFL. In a whirlwind week for the 34-year-old Hopkins, he dipped his toe into the next chapter of his career without completely turning the page on the last.
Bengals tight end’s injury-return confidence buoyed after being hit by truck: ‘Oh, I’m back’ Original
If Bengals tight end Erick All Jr. was looking for confidence in his comeback from injury, he found it in an unexpected place: getting hit by a truck. The frightening overseas accident this summer — and the way he popped right back up after it — gave All all the assurances he needed that he was fully recovered from his ACL injuries and ready to handle the rigors of the NFL.
Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson carted off field in Bills injury concern Original
Bills starting safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field at Saturday afternoon’s practice. The team gave no update on his status, though there is hope that Gardner-Johnson may have avoided catastrophic injury. Gardner-Johnson went down during an 11-on-11 period with what appeared to be a lower right leg/foot injury. The veteran strong safety — who was signed in the offseason to start and bite to the defense — was tended to by athletic trainers.
Fever coach Stephanie White admits ‘frustration’ with lingering Sophie Cunningham drama
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Fever coach Stephanie White admits ‘frustration’ with lingering Sophie Cunningham drama Original
Even Sophie Cunningham’s coach is getting tired of the firestorm the WNBA star has stirred up, though she admits attention and scrutiny come hand-in-hand with the league’s growth. While the Indiana Fever are winning games, they’re having to do it despite the distractions brought on by Cunningham’s comments about trans athletes. And head coach Stephanie White addressed the matter, saying she didn’t approve of “exclusion” and admitting “frustration” at the focus being drawn away from basketball.
What Nets’ Moe Wagner signing signals for other roster decisions
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What Nets’ Moe Wagner signing signals for other roster decisions Original
After holding off on signing Moe Wagner for nearly a month, the Nets finally officially added the veteran big man Friday. Brooklyn not only committed the lion’s share of its remaining cap space to Wagner, but signaled the end of any pursuit of high-priced free agents. The move won’t prevent them from extending Michael Porter Jr., but does significantly cut into how much of a raise they could theoretically give their leading scorer.
Nets offseason winners and losers: ‘Aura bros,’ new-look frontcourt, Sean Marks’ spending
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Nets offseason winners and losers: ‘Aura bros,’ new-look frontcourt, Sean Marks’ spending Original
With NBA summer leagues in the rearview mirror, now is an appropriate time to evaluate the good, the bad and the ugly of the Nets’ offseason, assess the winners, losers and incompletes of this summer. The Nets will attempt to take a step forward this season without mortgaging future assets in a rushed leap. After two years of tanking, a generally positive offseason should see the Nets move closer toward if not contention at least competence.
Nets still have a Michael Porter Jr. call to make as he reaffirms his belief: ‘Building something special’
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Nets still have a Michael Porter Jr. call to make as he reaffirms his belief: ‘Building something special’
The question is whether he’ll be a part of it. Will the Nets extend him?
Chaney Johnson was an undrafted find for the Nets — and might be something more
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Chaney Johnson was an undrafted find for the Nets — and might be something more
Diving headlong into a rebuild, the Nets made a record five first-round draft picks a year ago and rostered a staggering eight rookies. Most of those sophomores are still around, and came to summer league (er, make that summer leagues, plural). Former lottery pick Egor Dëmin was the head of Brooklyn’s class, which is hardly shocking considering his status as the eighth overall selection in 2025. But beyond the young Russian, who was the next best this summer?
Lionel Messi may have suffered his final Argentina heartbreaker as World Cup magic runs out Original
Ten years ago, Lionel Messi had cried his way off this same MetLife Stadium pitch, tearfully announcing his retirement from international football. A decade later, he came back to the same building to play for a second straight World Cup title. And he suffered another Argentina heartbreaker. And at the venerable age of 39, maybe his last Argentina heartbreaker.
Was World Cup a boon or bust for New York, USA? It’s complicated
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Was World Cup a boon or bust for New York, USA? It’s complicated Original
Sunday at MetLife Stadium, Spain or Argentina will win the World Cup final. But who are the financial winners? Will it be a boon or bust for New York? It’s complicated. With only one game left, sports economists say it’s unlikely the U.S. will enjoy the huge economic boom promised. At least not directly. As a host, New York saw uneven gains. But there were immense corporate profits, with FIFA the biggest beneficiary.
Knicks, Moussa Cisse agree to two-year offer sheet — but deal for Mavericks center far from complete
The Knicks lost their backup center, but took a low-risk flier in search of another one in signing restricted free agent Moussa Cisse to an offer sheet. In a move first reported by The Steinline and confirmed by The Post, the Knicks inked local product Cisse to a two-year offer sheet Saturday. Dallas will have 48 hours to match it, so through 11:59 p.m. Monday.
Jalen Brunson reveals the ‘bigger challenge’ Knicks face after snapping championship drought
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Jalen Brunson reveals the ‘bigger challenge’ Knicks face after snapping championship drought Original
For the Knicks, winning the title was already tough. But defending it will be even harder. “Yeah, it will be different, for sure,” star Jalen Brunson admitted. “Obviously for the first eight years I went through disappointment, obviously losing at the end of the season; and now winning, I think it’s an even bigger challenge. Now it’s a target on your back. Now, players and teams have changed; they’ve gotten better. “So how are we going to evolve as a team?
What I learned about the Nets at summer league Original
LAS VEGAS — The Nets face the Rockets on Thursday afternoon in their last scheduled summer league tilt with a chance to either advance to the four-team playoff or end up in a consolation game. Top draft picks are often shut down after a few summer league games, and it was unclear whether the Nets would put Egor Dëmin or Mikel Brown Jr. — their lottery selections the past two years — on the shelf after impressive starts. “That’s above my pay grade,” Nets summer League coach Dutch Gaitley said.
Nets not in a rush to start Michael Porter Jr. contract extension talks
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Brooklyn Nets player Michael Porter Jr. reacts after scoring during the third quarter, Image 2 shows Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks smiling during an NBA Draft press conference LAS VEGAS — Nets general manager Sean Marks said Brooklyn will have extension talks with Michael Porter Jr., but there is no rush. “I’m sure we’ll have those discussions. I think we’ve got time. There’s no immediate hurry right now with Mike. We value him a lot.
Nets not in a rush to start Michael Porter Jr. contract extension talks Original
LAS VEGAS — Nets general manager Sean Marks said Brooklyn will have extension talks with Michael Porter Jr., but there is no rush. “I’m sure we’ll have those discussions. I think we’ve got time. There’s no immediate hurry right now with Mike. We value him a lot. He had a terrific year last year, arguably his best year as a pro. I give him a lot of credit for that,” Marks said. “It’s been great to see what Mike’s done for us.
Hawks’ encouragement has Zuby Ejiofor showing signs of improving skill that’s critical to his NBA success
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Nets showing off draft lottery combo they hope will be the future
LAS VEGAS — Egor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr. — the Nets' lottery picks the past two years — are set to play Tuesday's summer league tilt against Sacramento, giving Nets fans another glimpse at their potential backcourt of the future. Both 20-year-olds were held out of Saturday's loss to Atlanta, while Brown had missed the first two of three California Classic games. But fans will relish seeing them on the floor together against the Kings.
Nets’ Drake Powell sinking into deeper shooting funk in concerning summer league trend
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Nets’ Drake Powell sinking into deeper shooting funk in concerning summer league trend Original
Drake Powell drives to the basket during the Nets' July 10 game in Las Vegas. LAS VEGAS — Drake Powell’s shooting slump is part mental, part mechanical and entirely maddening. It’s always unwise to put too much stock in rookie summer league performances. But as a second-year pro, the defensive-minded Powell was expected to take a step forward offensively. Instead, the young Nets guard has sunk deeper into a funk.
Joshua Jefferson shows ‘some glimpses’ in delayed Nets summer league debut Original
LAS VEGAS — Mikel Brown Jr. isn’t the Nets’ only first-round rookie, or even the only one, with a delayed debut. After having to wait for the trade that brought him to the Nets to finally become official — a holdup that cost Joshua Jefferson the first four games of summer league — he finally saw his first action in Saturday’s 83-76 loss to Atlanta. For a player who hadn’t seen live action since his college career was cut short by injury, Jefferson showed predictable rust.
Chaney Johnson impressing Nets with hustle and athleticism Original
LAS VEGAS — Chaney Johnson might be undersized, underrated and an underdog. But he won’t be outworked. The second-year Net — who hustled his way from undrafted rookie last season to a two-way contract — is making an impression in Summer League with his hustle and athleticism. “I knew Chaney was a beast. It’s further confirmed,” assistant coach Dutch Gaitley said.
Nets looking for Keon Ellis to bring strong 3-and-D profile
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Nets looking for Keon Ellis to bring strong 3-and-D profile Original
LAS VEGAS — For Keon Ellis, it was about wanting to be where he’s wanted. Getting to join a Nets team in desperate need of his defense, and reunite with coach Jordi Fernández, was the perfect free agent situation. “From what I heard, he was pulling for me really hard,” said Ellis, who played two years in Sacramento when Fernández was the Kings’ associate head coach. “And I know the way he coaches. He’s very passionate. He’s about the right things. He wants to win.
Mikel Brown Jr.’s promising Nets Summer League debut had it all Original
LAS VEGAS — Mikel Brown Jr.’s Las Vegas Summer League debut featured a slow start, a strong finish and all kinds of spectacular plays in between Friday night. The Nets’ rookie lottery pick paired with second-year backcourt mate Egor Dëmin to lead Brooklyn’s 91-65 rout of the Knicks at Thomas & Mack Center. The guards shared team-high scoring honors with 20 points.
‘Experienced’ Julius Randle welcoming leadership role with young Nets team
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‘Experienced’ Julius Randle welcoming leadership role with young Nets team Original
LAS VEGAS — Julius Randle sees the similarity between joining these rebuilding Nets and when he first helped guide the Knicks from the lottery to the playoffs. But this time he says he’s a better leader. And a better player. And better equipped to help this young team make that climb. “There’s definitely similarities for sure,” said Randle, 31. “Each [situation] is different. It has its own different challenges. I’m definitely ready to step up to this one. This will be exciting.
Nets’ Drake Powell still has so much to prove as offensive funk continues in Summer League Original
Drake Powell drives to the basket during the Nets' July 10 game in the Las Vegas Summer League. LAS VEGAS — The Nets drafted a record five players in the first round a year ago. Coming into this month’s Las Vegas Summer League, none are struggling offensively as much or have more to prove than Drake Powell. Egor Dëmin is clearly a building block. Nolan Traore and Danny Wolf showed flashes as rookies, and even Ben Saraf’s busted jumper has at least looked a little less broken so far this summer.
Nets second-rounder Tyler Bilodeau out to prove he’s more than a one-trick pony Original
LAS VEGAS — Tyler Bilodeau may be a one-trick pony, but that trick is the most important in basketball: shooting. Proving he can do anything else will be the key to the Nets rookie sticking around in the NBA. Learn Brooklyn’s system. Defend, at least as well as his physical limitations allow. Find other ways to contribute when the shot doesn’t fall. That’s what Bilodeau has to show Nets Summer League coach Dutch Gaitley. Manage any of those and the second-round pick could beat the odds.
Julius Randle can help bring Nets back to respectability — just like he did with Knicks
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