Sameer Kumar

Sameer Kumar

Joined: Oct 31, 2025

Sameer Kumar covers the NBA and specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.

Jan 25, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Former NBA star Vince Carter speaks during his jersey retirement ceremony at halftime of a game between the Brooklyn Nets and the Miami Heat at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Jan 9, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann (14) and forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) and center Nic Claxton (33) and forward Noah Clowney (21) sit on the bench late during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Mar 14, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Mar 1, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) gestures after making a three point shot in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Michael Porter Jr. came to the Brooklyn Nets as a salary dump from the Denver Nuggets last summer.

Apr 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum (3) reacts after a basket against the New York Knicks in the second quarter during game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Brooklyn Nets could use a veteran to help balance out a young roster.

Mar 27, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) after making a basket during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

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The Brooklyn Nets have been linked to Peyton Watson.

Feb 2, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Brook Lopez (11) signs an autograph for Nets fan Mr. Whammy during warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Bruce Reznick, known as "Mr. Whammy" will be in attendance at the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery on May 10.

Jan 1, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles against Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Former Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant could be on the move once again.

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Josh Minott (00) dunks during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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Josh Minott averaged 10.8 points per game on 49.1% shooting in 16 games with the Brooklyn Nets.

Apr 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) celebrates with forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) after a victory over the New York Knicks in game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Brooklyn Nets have had stretches where their defense has looked elite.

Mar 10, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) looks to drive past Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Michael Porter Jr. admits the circumstances in his first season with the Brooklyn Nets were a little bit of a culture shock.

Mar 3, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) shoots a free throw against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Brooklyn Nets could land a talented young prospect in exchange for Michael Porter Jr.

Mar 14, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Brooklyn Nets have signed head coach Jordi Fernández and his entire coaching staff to multi-year contract extensions.

Jan 14, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) and center Nic Claxton (33) head to the locker room after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Nic Claxton and Michael Porter Jr. have developed early chemistry with the Brooklyn Nets.

Apr 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates in the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell could be on the move.