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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Nets - The Untold Story

How the Brooklyn Nets Almost Became Known As the Swamp Dragons

Back in the mid-1990s, the Nets were one vote away from one of the coolest rebrands in sports. Thirty years later, the franchise is celebrating that lore.

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Yayoi Kusama once sold 1,500 mirrored balls for $2 each at the 1966 Venice Biennale without an official invitation; decades later one of her artworks sold for $10.5 million

Yayoi Kusama: Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, whose death was reported on August 27, 2026, once sold 1,500 mirrored balls for about $2 each at the 1966 Venice Biennale despite having no official invitation. Decades later, her artworkUntitled (Nets)(1959)sold for $10.5 million in 2022, Reuters reported.

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Five NBA Players Who Could Be on the Move Ahead of Opening Night

A look around the NBA at players who could land on different teams before the new season tips off.

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Short End of the Stick: Which Teams Are the Biggest Losers of the 2026–27 NBA Schedule?

Not all 82-game slates are handed out equally.

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Why Cavaliers’ Trade of Dennis Schröder to Hornets Is More Significant Than It Seems

Cleveland’s trade of Dennis Schröder to Charlotte was a move to set up another move.

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The Five Teams the NBA Doesn’t Want You to Watch This Season

While the defending champion Knicks and $12 billion Lakers will be all over your television screens this season, these five teams will ... not be.

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Eastern Conference Tiers: Contenders, Playoff and Lottery Teams After LeBron James Joins 76ers

After LeBron James decided to join the 76ers for his 24th season, here’s a look at where each Eastern Conference team falls within a stacked field.

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Winners and Losers From NBA Summer League Las Vegas 2026

Caleb Wilson, a new free-throw rule and Yaxel Lendeborg’s standout year continues.

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AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson: The Five Best Games to Watch at NBA Summer League Las Vegas 2026

NBA Summer League Las Vegas begins on Thursday highlighted by a battle between top picks AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.

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Breaking Down Every NBA Team’s Biggest Need Entering Free Agency

Luka Dončić needs a big man in L.A. Boston has to figure out its Jaylen Brown issue. Who will surround Giannis in Miami?

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Hornets Trading LaMelo Ball to Timberwolves for Naz Reid in Three-Player Bombshell

The Hornets receive a veteran and a haul of draft capital in return.

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Post-Draft NBA Power Rankings: Taking Stock Around the League As the Offseason Begins in Earnest

NBA power rankings after the 2026 draft concluded on Wednesday night.

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NBA Draft Team-by-Team Grades: Memphis Stacks Players and Picks, Bucks Kickstart Rebuild

How each team fared over two nights of selections, from those who aced it to those who left us scratching our heads.

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2025 NBA Draft Hits and Misses: Revisiting Cooper Flagg’s Draft Class One Year Later

A look back at the biggest hits and misses from the 2025 NBA draft.

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NBA Draft 2026 First-Round Grades: Hornets, Bulls Reach While Top Draft Picks Rate Highly

The top five teams all receive top marks for their selections with plenty of value throughout the first round.

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Caleb Wilson Becomes Centerpiece of Bulls’ Roster Transformation Since February Trade Deadline

The Bulls selected Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA draft as their massive rebuild continues.

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Timberwolves trading Julius Randle to Nets as part of 3-team deal, AP source says

In a significant NBA shake-up, the Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets. This multi-team deal, also involving the Chicago Bulls, sees Nic Claxton heading to Chicago. For Minnesota, the move unlocks substantial financial flexibility, creating a large trade exception and enabling…

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Why Timberwolves Offloaded Julius Randle to Nets for Lesser Draft Pick

The Timberwolves have traded Julius Randle to the Nets in a move that clears salary.

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Final Full Two-Round 2026 NBA Mock Draft: Latest Intel on Lottery Picks and Scouting Reports on 60 Prospects

The Wizards have a plethora of options with the No. 1 selection, and the top of the first round has plenty of intrigue.

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Trae Young Free Agency Landing Spots: Four Teams That Make the Most Sense for Star Point Guard

With Trae Young set to hit free agency, where could he end up?

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Tallest NBA Players of 2025–26 (and All Time)

The NBA was taken over by a three-point revolution in the last decade, forever changing how basketball is played. The stylistic shift hasn’t erased the importan

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Shortest NBA Players in 2025–26 (and All Time)

The NBA is a tall man’s league, but some short kings have broken through and made outsized impacts through the years.

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NBA Coaching Carousel: Latest Rumors Surrounding Mavericks, Blazers and Bulls Openings

All the latest rumors about the NBA’s four open head coaching jobs as the Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks look for new coaches.

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Ranking the Five Best NBA Announcers: Where Do Mike Breen, Ian Eagle Stack Up

A look at the best NBA announcers who currently grace the microphone across the league’s broadcasts.

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The Wizards Won the NBA Draft Lottery, But What They Do Is Still Undetermined

Washington finally landed the No. 1 pick after years of rebuilding, but the Wizards are still weighing every option atop a wide-open draft.

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