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The Brooklyn Nets have promoted B.J. Johnson to assistant general manager. In his new role, Johnson will lead all amateur scouting efforts for the organization. Johnson will continue to oversee Brooklyn's NBA Draft preparation after playing a leading role in the evaluation and selection of a number of Nets prospects, including recently re-signed starting center, Nic Claxton … [Read more...] about Nets Promote B.J. Johnson To Assistant GM

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to sign Yongxi "Jacky" Cui to a Two-Way contract. Cui is considered the best young prospect in China. Cui had previously agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, but never signed the deal and began to pursue a Two-Way opportunity with another team. The Nets declined to confirm or deny the reports of a Two-Way with Cui. … [Read more...] about Yongxi Cui, Nets Expected To Sign Two-Way Deal

Jimmy Butler could become a free agent next offseason and "likes Brooklyn," source close to him tell Brian Lewis of the New York Post. Butler has a player option for 25-26 after he and the Miami Heat were unable to agree to terms on a contract extension. Butler joined the Heat from the Philadelphia 76ers in a 2019 sign-and-trade. Butler signed a four-year, $181 million … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Reportedly ‘Likes Brooklyn’

Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Boston Celtics. Walker is represented by George Langberg. In 58 games with the Brooklyn Nets last season, Walker averaged 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 17.4 minutes. Walker spent the previous season with the Los Angeles Lakers and averaged 11.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 23.2 minutes over 56 … [Read more...] about Lonnie Walker IV, Celtics Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas know his team is in transition. For Thomas, that means focusing on his own improvement, while hoping that will lead the Nets to wins. When asked what he can improve upon to get to the next level, Thomas said he has room to go grow everywhere. "Just doing everything-doing it consistently. I had the biggest jump in points from my second year to my … [Read more...] about Cam Thomas Focused On Improving All-Around Game