Bleav in Nets

The Bleav in Nets podcast is back with Sports Illustrated's On SI NBA writer, Jed Katz. Having covered the Brooklyn Nets for multiple seasons, Jed reacts to the latest trade rumors surrounding the Nets and the 2025 NBA Draft. Plus, a look into recent reports regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant, and how that affects Brooklyn.

The Nets struck out on Cooper Flagg and fell to the eighth pick in Monday's draft lottery, casting uncertainty over their rebuild plan this summer and next season. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater and the New York Post's Brian Lewis react to Sean Marks' answers to their questions about the state of the Nets' rebuild following the end of the 2024-25 season. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater reacts to the Nets solidifying their draft lottery odds before offering his opinion on recent reports that the team has its sights set on a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater is joined by NBA salary cap expert Yossi Gozlan to analyze Cam Thomas' chances of returning to the Nets and what his next contract will look like. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater is joined by Kerry Kittles to discuss his Nets career, including his being drafted over Kobe Bryant, the team's championship runs alongside Jason Kidd, guarding Michael Jordan, and more. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater and HoopsHype's Michael Scotto analyze whether the Nets should re-sign D'Angelo Russell, detailing his interest in returning as well as the pros and cons of Brooklyn offering him a new deal. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater recaps Steph Curry's thrilling performance during Thursday's Nets-Warriors matchup and Cam Thomas' postgame comments before taking a look around the league at Draymond Green's questionable Karl-Anthony Towns remarks, Kyrie Irving's devastating injury, and Mikal Bridges' struggles with the Knicks. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater analyzes the Nets' recent success, diving into the players fueling the turnaround, whether it's sustainable, and what it could mean for the team's rebuild moving forward. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater breaks down the Nets' recent winning stretch before he's joined by The New York Post's Brian Lewis to answer fan questions about whether the team is tanking and what this season signals about the future. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater and Jake Fischer break down the Nets' quiet trade deadline, analyzing why they held onto Cam Johnson and others and what it could mean for the team moving forward. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/home

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater details the latest Nets trade deadline speculation, including the team's De'Aaron Fox interest, Cam Johnson's future, and the possibility of a Ben Simmons buyout. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater offers an update on the Nets' tank outlook before discussing Kevin Durant's comments during his return to Brooklyn and the latest trade speculation. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater and the New York Post's Brian Lewis break down the Nets' historic 59-point loss to the Clippers, analyzing what it could mean for the team's tank and roster moving forward. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater breaks down the Nets' recent injury struggles before he is joined by ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel to detail the latest Cam Johnson trade rumors. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater and NetsDaily's Lucas Kaplan react to the Nets' trade sending Dorian Finney-Smith to the Lakers for D'Angelo Russell and second-round picks, breaking down what the deal accomplished, whether they would have entertained an alternate offer, and how the move will affect Brooklyn's rebuild. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater reacts to the Nets' trade sending Dennis Schroder to the Warriors, breaking down how it came together and what it signals for the team moving forward. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater breaks down what the Nets will be looking for in a Cam Johnson trade before analyzing the top potential suitors and what they could be offering. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater is joined by Hoopshype NBA Insider Michael Scotto to break down all the latest trade intel involving the Nets amid their surprise 10-13 start. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater is joined by NetsDaily's Anthony Puccio and Collin Helwig to break down the Nets' improbable win over the Golden State Warriors and how their hot start to the season could impact their tank. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater breaks down Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith's high-level play and how it could impact their trade values before breaking down Brooklyn's frontcourt nearing full strength and the possibility of a Cam Thomas trade. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater breaks down how Sean Marks could approach the Nets' hot start to the season before analyzing the performances of several key players during a three-game road trip. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater and Hoopshype's Michael Scotto react to the Nets' surprise 4-4 start, analyzing how it could impact the team's tank before discussing hypothetical trades for veterans. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater reacts to the Nets' hot start to the season, breaking down Dennis Schroder's elite play, Ziaire Williams' emergence, Jordi Fernandez's coaching, and more. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater reacts to the Nets' first week of the regular season, detailing Jordi Fernandez's approach, Cam Thomas' hot start, young breakouts, veteran questions, and more. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater and ESPN's Tim Bontemps analyze the Nets' future, breaking down the organization's new rebuilding path and assessing its most important figures. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

ClutchPoints' Erik Slater and the New York Daily News' CJ Homes offer their top takeaways from the Nets' first preseason games before answering questions from listeners on Cam Thomas, Ben Simmons, trade candidates, tanking strategies, and more. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater and The New York Post's Brian Lewis offer their takeaways from Nets media day before answering their top five questions about the team entering the 2024-25 season. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater joins Steve Alexander and Aaron Bruski of Fantasy NBA Today for a crossover podcast where he analyzes the Brooklyn Nets' future, answering questions on potential trades, roster outlook, breakout players, and more. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater reacts to a pair of Nets transactions before he is joined by the New York Post's Brian Lewis to break down the top takeaways from Summer League and how Brooklyn could be approaching its rebuild. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Ian Eagle joins Erik Slater to discuss the Mikal Bridges trade, untold Nets stories, his legendary broadcasting career, and much more. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater analyzes Nic Claxton's new contract and Brooklyn's new timeline before he is joined by SNY's Ian Begley to break down Mikal Bridges' involvement in his blockbuster trade to the Knicks. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater reacts to the Nets' stunning trade sending Mikal Bridges to the crosstown rival Knicks, detailing how it came together and how it sets up Brooklyn moving forward. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater and NBA caplogist Yossi Gozlan preview the Nets' offseason, breaking down Nic Claxton's free agency, tools to add talent, potential extensions, and Brooklyn's team-building strategy moving forward. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater is joined by Doug Norrie and Adam Armbrecht of Locked on Nets to debate whether Brooklyn should remain competitive and pursue stars or reset by trading Mikal Bridges, detailing what both paths could look like in the short and long term. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater is joined by Hoopshype's Michael Scotto to break down the Nets' interest in Donovan Mitchell, analyzing what it could take to get a deal done, whether it's a smart move for the franchise, and where Brooklyn could pivot if it doesn't come to fruition. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://x.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater breaks down the Suns' future outlook after their first-round sweep by the Timberwolves, detailing the potential value of Phoenix's draft picks and how Brooklyn should value them moving forward. https://clutchpoints.com/nets-winning-bet-against-kevin-durant-suns-future-phoenix-postseason-debacle https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater answers questions from Nets fans about Mikal Bridges, Cam Thomas, Sean Marks' star pursuit, offseason expectations, and much more. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater is joined by The New York Post's Brian Lewis to discuss the Nets' letdown season, breaking down whether it will impact their long-term plans, Sean Marks' uncertain future, the state of the fanbase, and much more. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/home

Erik Slater is joined by the New York Daily News' CJ Holmes and Netsdaily's Lucas Kaplan to run through a draft of the entire Nets roster, deciding which players (and contracts) are most and least valuable for a 3-4 year title window. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater reacts to the Brooklyn Nets shutting down Ben Simmons for the second straight season, detailing how the team forced themselves into the situation, what it says about the front office, and where they could go from here. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_

Erik Slater breaks down the Nets' disappointing start under interim head coach Kevin Ollie before evaluating the team's long-term outlook and whether a rebuild is inevitable. https://clutchpoints.com/author/erikslater https://twitter.com/erikslater_