The Hawks target Nic Claxton in a trade with the Nets, swapping Clint Capela and a first-round pick for defensive versatility and youth.

The Nets snapped their longest losing skid of the season with a slump-busting 103-84 win against the shorthanded Hornets in Charlotte, N.C.

The Brooklyn Nets (15-33) had been dealing with a lot of injuries to their rotation players, but they were also having the feeling of a 7-game losing streak on their minds as they went back on the road.

The parity between the top and bottom of the NBA in 2024-25 is as lopsided as it’s ever been. Certain teams continuously cannot get over the hump. It’s been like that for the Trail Blazers, Hornets, and Wizards for years now. There are also teams like the Nets that have been contenders in the past.

Keon Johnson scored 18 points and the Brooklyn Nets claimed a 104-83 victory over the host Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night, snapping a seven-game losing streak.

In a competitive game with seven lead changes and with the Nets losing Noah Clowney in the second quarter, Brooklyn had its losing streak extended to seven with a 110-96 loss to the Kings. After a sloppy third quarter, the Nets (14-33) turned a seven-point halftime lead into a two point deficit entering the fourth.

The Brooklyn Nets (15-33) had been dealing with a lot of injuries to their rotation players, but they were also having the feeling of a 7-game losing streak on their minds as they went back on the road.

Fernandez refused to pull the plug, and his team left it all on the court. The Nets rolled to a 104-84 win, improved to 15-33 this season and snapped a seven-game losing streak in the process. It was Brooklyn’s first victory since it defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on the road on Jan. 14.

Keon Johnson led a balanced Brooklyn attack with 18 points, and the Nets snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 104-83 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Top Performers – Brooklyn Keon Johnson – 18 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists Jalen Williams – 15 points, 3 3PM Nic Claxton – 12 points, 7 rebounds, 6 blocks (season high) Top Performers – Charlotte Miles Bridges – 23 points,

Through three quarters, the Nets trail the Kings just 80-78, but the fourth quarter saw Sacramento open up a 13-point lead with 4:05 left to play, essentially sealing the game for the Kings. Here are three Nets takeaways from Monday's loss to the Kings:

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