After that performance, CBS Sports' Brad Botkin released his latest NBA power rankings, and Brooklyn dropped two spots to dead last in the league despite the victory. The team is currently 13th in the East, in front of the Indiana Pacers and Washington Wizards.

Nets rookie Egor Demin continues to show promise amid a move into the team's starting lineup over the last month.

In Wednesday’s victory over the Bulls, Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets as he recorded 33 points, 10 rebounds and five assists while Noah Clowney added 20 points and seven rebounds of his own. Now Brooklyn will try to grab another victory in the second game of a back-to-back on Thursday night against a struggling Jazz team.

Following their elimination from the NBA Cup, the Brooklyn Nets had the Dallas Mavericks and the Milwaukee Bucks added to their schedule.

While Porter Jr. joined the Nets as a salary dump from the Denver Nuggets this summer, he's playing his way into the All-Star conversation early this season. Jordi Fernandez, who coached Porter Jr. for two seasons in Denver, isn't putting a ceiling on the 27-year-old's potential.

Nine years ago, Tori Miller was sending unsolicited scouting reports to NBA GMs. Now, she is the Atlanta Hawks' top scout.

After a third quarter powered by rookies Drake Powell and Ben Saraf outside of Michael Porter Jr.’s season-best 3-point shooting efforts, the Nets held their largest lead of the game (seven points) at the time and were tasked with holding on to it — something they have had ongoing difficulty with.

The 2025-26 NBA regular season has continued to churn along, with teams either vying for a postseason appearance, or top picks at the 2026 NBA Draft. The Nets f