Time To Hang It Up: Five NBA Centers That Should Retire During The Offseason

As the NBA landscape continues to evolve and young talent takes center stage, it's essential to reflect on the players who have defined an era and left an indelible mark on the game. While it is never easy to discuss retirement, there comes a time when even the best athletes must contemplate hanging up their […]

All Sales Final: The 10 Worst NBA Free Agent Signings of All Time

Throughout the history of the NBA, there have been numerous instances of teams making regrettable decisions in free agency, resulting in what can be considered as "horrible" signings. These signings involve substantial financial commitments to players who fail to live up to expectations, whether due to injury, underperformance, or a mismatch with the team's playing […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/12/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

The NBA Summer League continues today with eight more games in Las Vegas. Only four of these games take place in the evening hours, however, so we are left with a 4-game main slate for DFS purposes on DraftKings. The Summer League and NBA Preseason are both really fun for DFS because it feels like […]

DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/11/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups

Summer League continues on Tuesday. It's safe to say it hasn't disappointed, as we've witnessed some stellar showings over the weekend and into Monday night. Unfortunately, Victor Wembanyama is done for the summer, with the team limiting him to only two games. The No. 1 overall pick had a rough shooting night on Friday but […]

Royce O'Neale Gets Guaranteed Contract

Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O'Neale had his contract guaranteed by the organization on Monday. The 30-year-old is set to make $9.5 million for the upcoming 2023-2024 campaign. O'Neale gives the Nets another versatile playmaker and reliable defender on the perimeter. The expectation is that Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson are going to start on the […]

Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024

Life in the NBA moves fast. Less than four weeks ago, we witnessed the Nuggets deliver the city of Denver its first NBA title. Then came the NBA draft. And now, I'm sitting on the couch critiquing Summer League performances while stuffing my face with a bag of Cheetos. Oh, the irony of being a […]

Lonnie Walker IV Signs One-Year Deal With Nets

The Brooklyn Nets are signing guard Lonnie Walker IV to a one-year deal, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The 24-year-old will join his third team in six seasons after spending four years with San Antonio and one lone season with the Los Angeles Lakers last year. He had spurts of value for the team, with […]

Patty Mills Not Expected To Remain In Houston

Newly acquired Patty Mills is expected to quickly move on from Houston, with the Rockets looking to use him in a sign-and-trade deal for Dillon Brooks. Mills was picked up Saturday from the Brooklyn Nets, where he played very sparingly last season, averaging 6.2 points in 14.2 minutes while logging only 40 appearances. He'll provide […]

Dennis Smith Jr. Joining The Nets

Free-agent guard Dennis Smith Jr. agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets. Smith was selected No. 9 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft but has already played for five separate teams. He appeared in 54 games for the Hornets last season and averaged 10.7 points, 6.9 assists, and 1.9 steals in 15 starts. […]

Seth Curry Agrees To Join Mavericks

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Mavericks and guard Seth Curry agreed to a two-year contract on Friday evening. The veteran spent last season in Brooklyn, averaging 9.2 points and shooting 40.5% from behind the arc. Unfortunately, he logged only 61 games and wasn't a routine presence in Jacque Vaughn's rotation. All things considered, Curry's […]

Ben Simmons Won't Participate In World Cup

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons has decided to not participate in the FIBA World Cup this summer. It was reported in May that Simmons was hopeful to represent Australia in the World Cup this summer. However, the 26-year-old has opt-out in order to focus on rehabbing his back injury that limited him to 43 games […]

Joe Harris On The Move To Detroit

Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris has been dealt to the Detroit Pistons, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. They're also sending two second-round picks to create a traded-player exception and more financial freedom to make some deals this offseason. They'll send a 2027 second-round pick via Dallas and a 2029 second-round pick via Milwaukee. Meanwhile, the […]

Yuta Watanabe Linked With Move To Phoenix

According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM, Yuta Watanabe is among the Phoenix Suns' potential targets in free agency. The Japanese forward is coming off a one-year, $1.97 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets and is an unrestricted free agent. "Suns are a prime destination for vet minimum free agents," Gambadoro added. Watanabe […]

Nets Prepared To Match Offer Sheet On Cameron Johnson

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson is expected to have a fairly significant free agent market this summer. The 27-year-old is coming off a season where he averaged a career-high 16.6 points with 4.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 25 games with the Nets. The potential is there for Johnson to be a legitimate force in […]

Pistons To Make A Push For Cameron Johnson?

According to NBA Insider Marc Stein, the Pistons may make a strong push to sign forward Cameron Johnson. The 27-year-old is coming off an eventful season. He underwent knee surgery in November and missed a few months. He was also traded to Brooklyn ahead of the deadline (along with Mikal Bridges) in the deal that […]

Dariq Whitehead Taken By The Nets At No. 22

The Brooklyn Nets had back-to-back picks in the later half of the first round and took a shooting guard due to the uncertainty of their guard depth at the moment. Dariq Whitehead was once a top prospect but has since come down to earth a little bit. The freshman guard averaged 8.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, […]

Noah Clowney On His Way To Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Nets used one of their picks acquired in the Kevin Durant trade to take Noah Clowney out of Alabama. At the no. 21 pick, Brooklyn looked to take a player to add to their frontcourt depth. Clowney is a 6'10 power forward with some defensive and rebounding prowess. He doesn't turn 19 years […]

2023 NBA Final Mock Draft (First Round Projections)

The NBA Finals are over and now that Denver has claimed its first championship in nearly half a decade, all eyes in the NBA shift to the draft! Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing a revised NBA mock draft. This will be a modified version of my latest mock draft,  with new rumors and news […]

Brooklyn Has Fielded Multiple Calls About Dorian Finney-Smith

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith is about to enter his eighth season in the NBA after just turning 30. According to Matt Moore of Action Network, that hasn't deterred any contending teams from calling the Nets about a trade. He's had quite the inconsistent three-point shot recently, but his 3-and-D prototype is something that the […]

Seth Curry Thinking About Joining Hometown Hornets

Pending unrestricted free agent Seth Curry has admitted that he would be interested in joining his hometown team, the Charlotte Hornets. "You always think about it. Growing up a Hornets fan, watching my dad play, you always think about one of us wearing that No. 30 Hornets jersey in the modern era," Curry told Sam […]

2023 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Pick Predictions

Today, RotoBallers, I'm going to be doing an NBA mock draft. The draft is really going to be based on overall team fit, projected draft range, and my opinion on the best landing spot. Throughout this mock draft, I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and […]

Jerami Grant, Cameron Johnson On The Pistons' Offseason Radar

According to James Edwards of The Athletic, the Detroit Pistons went into the offseason with thoughts of targeting forward Jerami Grant in free agency. On top of that, Edwards says that the Pistons would likely throw an offer sheet toward power forward Cameron Johnson. Grant has ties to Detroit, as he played there just a […]

Ben Simmons Back On The Court

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) posted several pictures to social media of a recent on-court session. The 26-year-old had the worst season of his career in 2022-23, averaging 6.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.3 steals. He also battled a knee injury before his year ended in February because of nerve impingement in […]

Damian Lillard On Brooklyn's Radar

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is on the radar of the Brooklyn Nets. The New York Post's Brian Lewis has reported that the Nets have "genuine" interest in Lillard's services. Brooklyn is looking to strengthen its roster following a first-round exit in the playoffs and Lillard might be interested in a move as […]

Nets Looking To Build Around Mikal Bridges

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges is seen as a building block for the team, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post. There have been rumors of the Nets possibly moving Bridges just months after picking him up from Phoenix, but it looks like that won't be happening, and it's going to be very […]

Nets Not Looking To Trade Mikal Bridges To Portland

Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges opened a lot of eyes when he was traded from Phoenix and immediately made his presence felt on both ends of the floor. Rumors have been swirling about Portland trying to offer the third-overall pick in this year's NBA Draft and Anfernee Simons for Bridges, but according to Alex Schiffer […]

Ben Simmons Wants To Play In World Cup

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) expressed his desire to play for the Australian National Team in the FIBA World Cup. The former 76er hasn't played since February 15, with his year ending prematurely because of a back issue. While he was already expected to be healthy for training camp, his aspiration to participate in […]

Brooklyn Nets Post-Mortem: Offseason Moves to Avoid Another First Round Exit

Every year, the NBA Playoffs crown only one champion out of 16 total teams. Eight of those teams get eliminated in the first round and they are left trying to figure out whether or not the team is trending towards championship contention or the opposite way. The Brooklyn Nets are one of those teams that […]

Dorian Finney-Smith Has Successful Surgery

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (finger) underwent successful surgery to correct a contracture of the right pinkie finger. Luckily, the 29-year-old underwent surgery less than a week after the Nets season ended. That being said, Finney-Smith should have plenty of time to recover before training camp. The organization mentioned that Finney-Smith should be cleared for […]

Ben Simmons Expected To Be 100% By September

According to Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks, small forward Ben Simmons (back) is not expected to have surgery. The former 76er underwent surgery in May 2022 to repair a herniated disk. However, after logging only 42 games this season, he was hobbled by a nerve issue in his back, which ended his season prematurely. […]