Doncic powers Lakers past Nets with 41 points as tech fouls pile up
Luka Doncic scored 41 points and earned his 16th technical foul as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 116-99.
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Three Israelis Share the Court in Historic NBA Night
For the first time in NBA history, three Israelis faced off in a game as the Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija played against Brooklyn Nets rookies Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, a milestone noted by Nets coach Jordi Fernández as a special representational moment. Avdija is having a career year while Saraf and Wolf continue to develop amid roster changes.
Nets cut Cam Thomas loose as deadline passes, sending him to free agency
The Brooklyn Nets waived guard Cam Thomas after the NBA trade deadline, ending his stint with the team as he hits free agency. After turning down two contract offers, Thomas signed the qualifying offer but remained sidelined by injuries and eventually lost his starting role, with little market interest cited as he searches for a new NBA home; Kevin Durant publicly supported Thomas during the process.
Cam Thomas and the Nets: A Promising Run Ends, A Fresh Start Looms
The piece reviews Cam Thomas’s time with the Nets, highlighting his scoring bursts and 40-point games while explaining that newer CBA rules, style differences, and concerns over winning led Brooklyn to hesitate on a long-term deal. Thomas chose a qualifying offer after turning down other offers, changed agents twice, and battled hamstring injuries, leaving both he and the Nets with a sense that his best days could lie ahead with a future team while his current era ends.
Nets move to waive Cam Thomas, freeing him to chase a new team
Brooklyn Nets are waiving guard Cam Thomas after the trade deadline, allowing the 24-year-old to sign with another team for the rest of the season. The move signals the Nets don’t plan to keep him beyond this year despite his scoring ability (15.6 PPG this season; 24.0 PPG last season when healthy) and comes amid ongoing questions about his passing, defense and decision-making tied to his restricted free agency.
Cavs weigh Cam Thomas as potential bench-scoring boost ahead of deadline
The Cavaliers are reportedly eyeing Brooklyn guard Cam Thomas to add scoring off the bench, with talks suggesting a possible trade via a $6.9M trade exception or other pieces; Thomas, a 24-year-old guard who averages 15.6 points and 3.1 assists in limited minutes, has durability questions and may not slide into minutes behind Donovan Mitchell/Harden and Dennis Schroder, making the move potentially part of a larger deal before Thursday's deadline.
CP3 lands in Toronto in three-team trade with Clippers and Nets
Veteran guard Chris Paul is headed to the Toronto Raptors as part of a three-team deal with the LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets. Toronto receives Paul, Brooklyn acquires Ochai Agbaji and a 2032 second-round pick, and the Clippers obtain the rights to Vanja Marinković. Paul, 40, plans to retire after this season and could be moved again before the trade deadline; the deal also affects roster and tax considerations, and Paul will not be required to report to Toronto immediately.
Nets land Ochai Agbaji in three-team swap with Clippers and Raptors
In a three-team deal with the Raptors and Clippers, Brooklyn acquires Ochai Agbaji, a 2022 lottery pick, along with a 2032 second-round pick from Toronto and $3.5 million in cash from L.A.; Brooklyn sends the rights to Vanja Markinovic to the Clippers, while Toronto gets Chris Paul, who is expected to be waived. The move helps Brooklyn manage cap space and roster logistics ahead of Orlando, and comes amid ongoing Nets salary-dump activity, with more deals possible in the near term.
LeBron, Reaves Spark Lakers Past Nets in Graded Win
LeBron James led the Lakers to a decisive win over the Nets, delivering 25 points in a dominant first half for an A+ grade. Luka Dončić also earned an A+ for 24 points, while Austin Reaves returned with 15 points in 21 minutes (B). Jaxson Hayes shined off the bench (A), LaRavia started strong with 18 points (B+), and Hachimura (C), Vanderbilt (C), and Vincent (F) had mixed nights as L.A. cruised; Reaves’ return was the key storyline in this graded win.
CP3 Lands in a 3‑Team Swap Tying Raptors, Nets and Clippers
Chris Paul was traded from the Clippers to the Toronto Raptors in a three‑team deal that also involves the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets receive Ochai Agbaji, a 2032 Raptors second‑round pick and cash; the Clippers obtain the rights to Vana Marinkovic. The Raptors reportedly won’t require Paul to report to the team, and his playing status remains uncertain with potential further moves or a buyout possible before the deadline.
LeBron Sparks Lakers to 125-109 Win Over Nets at Barclays
LeBron James scored 25 points as the Lakers routed the Nets 125-109 at Barclays Center, a performance that underscored Brooklyn’s rough season and potential last New York appearance for James; Brooklyn, plagued by blowouts this season, were hurt by 20 turnovers and a late, albeit insufficient, rally after falling behind by as many as 39, while Michael Porter Jr. led Brooklyn with 21 points and 10 rebounds but went 0-for-9 from three, and Day’Ron Sharpe added 19 points and 14 rebounds off the bench as Ziaire Williams returned with 17.
Deadline Daze: Grizzlies-Jazz Blockbuster Reframes the West
As the NBA trade deadline nears, a Grizzlies-Jazz blockbuster reshapes the West with Memphis moving toward a rebuild and Utah toward contention, while additional deals address holes and cap space; a three-way Bulls-Timberwolves-Pistons swap and a Celtics salary dump unfold, but Brooklyn remains largely on the sidelines, hoping a top 2026 pick can spark bigger, long-term moves.
Nets stay out of Giannis sweepstakes as trade deadline nears
Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status as the most sought-after player at the NBA trade deadline, the Brooklyn Nets have not called Milwaukee to inquire about him, according to The Post. The Nets previously stockpiled assets and even tanked last season, but there’s no indication they’ve joined the Giannis sweepstakes yet, even as the two-time MVP is reportedly open to leaving the Bucks.
Warriors press for Giannis in blockbuster bid as Nets and Lakers eye deals
The Milwaukee Bucks are listening to trade offers for Giannis Antetokounmpo, with the Warriors pushing to complete a deal before the February 5 deadline and reportedly offering a package that could include four first-round picks, a pick swap, Jonathan Kuminga, and salary-matching pieces. Brooklyn is also expected to make a bold offer using ample draft capital and young players, while the Lakers could join in the discussion in the offseason. Most league insiders anticipate the saga will extend beyond the deadline as Milwaukee weighs its options and Giannis’s future, potentially delaying any resolution until the offseason.
Nets Weigh Bold Giannis Bid as Rebuild Eyes Contention
Brooklyn is reportedly weighing a serious offer for Giannis Antetokounmpo, leveraging a large stash of draft assets as they shift from an aimless tank to competing in 2026/27, with discussion over potential packages (including MPJ or Claxton/Mann) among analysts.