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Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals motivation behind moving Nolan Traore into starting lineup

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Jordi Fernandez made a significant change to the Brooklyn Nets’ lineup three games into the season. The Nets head coach replaced veteran Keon Ellis with sophomore point guard Nolan Traore in the starting five during Tuesday’s 125-124 loss to the Boston Celtics. He revealed the motivation behind the decision on Friday. “Our shot selection was […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals motivation behind moving Nolan Traore into starting lineup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jordi Fernandez reacts to Nets picking up third-year contract options for all 5 2025 1st-round picks

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The Brooklyn Nets exercised third-year team options on all five of their 2025 first-round picks — Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf — on Thursday. That decision comes ahead of the Nov. 2 deadline for teams to exercise rookie scale options for 2027-28. Head coach Jordi Fernandez was asked about […] The post Jordi Fernandez reacts to Nets picking up third-year contract options for all 5 2025 1st-round picks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Jordi Fernandez is feeling ‘very positive’ Nets’ struggling defense will improve

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Defense was a primary concern regarding the Brooklyn Nets’ ability to compete this season. Through four games, those worries have looked justified. The Nets have allowed 123.8 points per game during their 0-4 start. Their opponents have posted a 58.1 effective field goal percentage, the highest in the NBA. Despite this, head coach Jordi Fernandez […] The post Why Jordi Fernandez is feeling ‘very positive’ Nets’ struggling defense will improve appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets assign first-round pick trio to Long Island before start of G League season

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The Brooklyn Nets assigned three recent first-round picks — Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Joshua Jefferson — to their G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, on Monday. Powell, Saraf, and Jefferson have not been in the Nets’ rotation at the start of the season. Their assignment to Long Island comes as the team prepares […] The post Nets assign first-round pick trio to Long Island before start of G League season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jordi Fernandez doesn’t hold back after ‘unacceptable’ performance drops Nets to 0-3

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The Brooklyn Nets had a chance to get their first win during Sunday’s home matchup against the Indiana Pacers. Instead, they rolled over in an embarrassing 136-109 defeat during the second night of a back-to-back. Jordi Fernandez’s squad opened the game with its best defensive quarter of the season, jumping out to a 26-24 lead […] The post Jordi Fernandez doesn’t hold back after ‘unacceptable’ performance drops Nets to 0-3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals reason for Mikel Brown Jr., Egor Demin’s split in rotation

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Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. will miss Sunday’s back-to-back against the Indiana Pacers due to back injury management. The No. 6 pick missed most of the preseason due to an ankle injury. The Nets say his new designation on Sunday’s injury report is strictly preventative. “Correct. There’s not a new injury,” said head coach […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez reveals reason for Mikel Brown Jr., Egor Demin’s split in rotation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s minutes restriction won’t change ‘anytime soon’

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Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. isn’t coming off his minutes restriction “anytime soon.” The No. 6 pick played 20 minutes off the bench during his NBA debut on Wednesday. Jordi Fernandez explained on Friday why Brown will remain on his minutes limit moving forward. “[The minutes restriction] is not going to change in a […] The post Why Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr.’s minutes restriction won’t change ‘anytime soon’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets’ Jordi Fernandez breaks silence on contract extension as Brooklyn enters pivotal offseason

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Jordi Fernandez navigated the Brooklyn Nets through two arduous tanking seasons. Owner Joe Tsai and General Manager Sean Marks rewarded Fernandez and his entire staff with multi-year contract extensions earlier this week as the team moves forward in its rebuild. The Nets have voiced their belief in Fernandez since hiring him two years ago. However, […] The post Nets’ Jordi Fernandez breaks silence on contract extension as Brooklyn enters pivotal offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Everyone said the same thing about Nets’ Jordi Fernandez decision

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The Brooklyn Nets are doubling down on their rebuild, but not everyone is impressed with the decision they made on Monday. The Nets announced that they have signed head coach Jordi Fernandez and his staff to multi-year contract extensions. In a statement, the organization called Fernandez a “tremendous leader” who had put his stamp on … The post Everyone said the same thing about Nets’ Jordi Fernandez decision appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nets rule out Michael Porter Jr., Danny Wolf for remainder of season

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The Brooklyn Nets have ruled out Michael Porter Jr. and Danny Wolf for the remainder of the season, head coach Jordi Fernandez announced Friday. Porter was sidelined by an ankle injury on Mar. 10 before later injuring his left hamstring. Meanwhile, Wolf has not played since spraining his left ankle during a Mar. 22 loss […] The post Nets rule out Michael Porter Jr., Danny Wolf for remainder of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets rookie Ben Saraf puts Draymond Green on poster with clutch dunk

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Brooklyn Nets rookie Ben Saraf continued a breakout stretch on Wednesday. The 6-foot-6 point guard posted 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field and 2-of-3 from three with seven assists and four turnovers during a 109-106 loss to the Golden State Warriors. He delivered one of the Nets’ top highlights of the season during […] The post Nets rookie Ben Saraf puts Draymond Green on poster with clutch dunk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets rookie continues late-season improvement with career-best performance

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The Brooklyn Nets’ rookies are receiving extended minutes during the final stretch of the season following the team’s elimination from postseason contention. Ben Saraf has seen the most substantial increase in workload during recent games. Saraf has struggled for most of the season. However, he’s beginning to flash the skills that led the Nets to […] The post Nets rookie continues late-season improvement with career-best performance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nets get roasted for their horrific 24-point half against the Thunder

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The Brooklyn Nets gave a new meaning to futility with their pitiful showing on Wednesday. Brooklyn faced off at home on Wednesday against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. But with the way that the game ended up going for them, the Nets might as well have not even … The post Nets get roasted for their horrific 24-point half against the Thunder appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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