Ajayi Brown

Ajayi Browne

Ajayi has covered the NBA for several years, most notably covering the league at large for SLAM and the Brooklyn Nets at several outlets before joining Inside the Nets.

Aug 6, 2024; Paris, France; Canada guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against France small forward Nicolas Batum (5) and shooting guard Evan Fournier (10) in the second quarter in a men’s basketball quarterfinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Can Nets' Cam Thomas be Jordi Fernandez' Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Next Season

Recapping Jordi Fernandez's Olympic run to the Quarterfinals w

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Aug 8, 2024; Paris, France; France power forward Guerschon Yabusele (7) shoots the ball over Germany point guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the second half in a men's basketball semifinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Dennis Schroder Is Getting Rusty Heading Into the Semifinals

Schroder is cooling down at the wrong time.

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Feb 10, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Amari Bailey (10) during warm ups before the first quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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Should the Nets Sign Free Agent Amari Bailey?

The former UCLA standout was the best player at Sierra Canyon High School in 2022.

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Apr 20, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Reggie Jackson (7) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Lakers guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) during the second quarter in game one of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports
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Did the Brooklyn Nets win the Spencer Dinwiddie-Dennis Schroder Trade?

Before the 2024 trade deadline came to a close, there was a changing of guards between the Toronto Raptors and the Brooklyn Nets.

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Aug 8, 2024; Paris, France; Germany point guard Dennis Schroder (17) dribbles the ball during the first half against France in a men's basketball semifinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Dennis Schroder Shocks the NBA’s Best Young Star

Schroder led the charge for Germany in a 14-point win over the Olympic hosts.

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Mar 21, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) drives for the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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Former Nets Dennis Smith Jr., Lonnie Walker IV Remain Free Agents

Will the two guards return next season?

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Apr 10, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) addresses the fans before the team's final home game against the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Could Cam Thomas Be a Better Leader for the Nets Than Mikal Bridges?

Next season will be Cam Thomas' first crack at it upon the departure of Mikal Bridges.

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Feb 29, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA;  Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (not in uniform) sits on the bench in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Sean Marks Is Optimistic on What Ben Simmons Will Bring in a Big Year

Next season is a huge season for both Simmons and the Nets.

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Apr 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Three Potential Nets That Could Be First-Time All-Stars Next Season

Could the Nets get their first active All-Star since Kevin Durant in 2023?

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Mar 31, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) warms up before a game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports
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The Nets Need to Be More Competitive in the New York Rivalry Next Season

Brooklyn hasn't won versus their cross-borough rivals since January of 2023.

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Apr 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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How Jalen Wilson Matches up With Previous Summer League MVP's

Wilson just mustered up similar MVP runs to Keegan Murray and Kyle Anderson.

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Apr 14, 2024; New York, New York, USA;  New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Brooklyn Nets: What can we Expect from Bojan Bogdanovic next Season?

Bogdanovic is fresh off of a roller coaster ride in his 2023-24 campaign.

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