Nets leading scorer Michael Porter Jr. will return from a two-game absence vs. the Hornets, who have won their last two games following a seven-game losing streak.

The Philadelphia 76ers face the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Cup without their MVP Joel Embiid, sidelined by ongoing right knee management. This marks his

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following their NBA Cup road win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.

Nets rookie Egor Demin will miss Sunday's matchup with the Bucks following his best performance of the season.

Egor Demin, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, hasn't posted crazy averages. Putting up 8.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game on 38-35-83 shooting splits, he hasn't been a top rookie. However, he recently showcased immense potential in the best game of his early career.

In the last matchup on November 2, the 76ers toyed with the Nets throughout the entirety of the game as they cruised to a 129-105 win at Barclays. Since then, the Nets have been playing decidedly better and Philly is even more injury-riddled that normal. Of course, Brooklyn is missing key players as well.

Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Brooklyn Nets 129-105 on Sunday night. Oubre made 9 of 11 field goals and had 22 points in the first quarter, but limped off the court after injuring his ankle ...

NEW YORK -- As the Philadelphia 76ers get set to take on the Brooklyn Nets in the final NBA Cup game on Friday, they will be short-handed with Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre Jr., and VJ Edgecombe--three opening night starters--sidelined due to injuries. The Sixers will have to take on a scrappy Nets team without some key pieces of the rotation.

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is probable for Monday's game against the Charlotte Hornets due to his low back tightness.