Colin Simmons

Colin Simmons

Joined: Jun 23, 2025

Colin Simmons, who hails from Omaha, NE, is currently studying journalism at the University of Missouri. He is the Sports Editor for the student newspaper 'The Maneater.'

Jan 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Day'ron Sharpe (20) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Jan 11, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies center Jock Landale (31) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Jan 9, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) and Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann (14) react during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 7, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) celebrates his three point shot against the Orlando Magic with teammates during overtime at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 4, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) drives to the basket in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn's rookie guard is rapidly improving, leading to personal and team success.

Jan 4, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) looks to drive past Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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The 27-year-old is searching for his first All-Star selection in his first season with Brooklyn.

Jan 4, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) greets forward Ziaire Williams (1) during a timeout in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn drastically changed the narrative of its defense less than halfway through this season.

Jan 1, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (20) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The perennial backup big hasn't received an abundance of opportunities this season, but through two games in 2026, he's starting a dialogue.

Jan 1, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) shoots the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn was short-handed against Houston, leaving Thomas as one of the few sources of offense.

Dec 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; With a large lead the Brooklyn Nets change players en masse against the Minnesota Timberwolves late in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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The Nets had a successful 2025 fall/winter based on their incoming expectations, but they should have some goals going into 2026 to make this season more successful.

Dec 29, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez coaches against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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As the Nets get further into the season, their direction will become clearer.

Dec 29, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) controls the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Will Richard (3) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The rookie guard set his career-high in made threes as Brooklyn saw its win streak snapped.

Dec 23, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) reacts with forward Noah Clowney (21) after a defensive stop against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Nets started the season 0-7, but have since gone 9-12.

Dec 23, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) dunks the ball in front of Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The Nets' longest tenured player has taken over in this winning stretch.

Dec 6, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) shoots the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The rookie guard continues to show off his versatile skill set and contributes to winning.

Dec 6, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez reacts during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The second year head coach has struggled to get his young core out in transition.