Derek Parker

Derek Parker

Joined: May 4, 2024

Derek Parker covers the National Basketball Association, and has brought On SI five seasons of coverage across several different teams. He graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2020, and has experience working in print, video and radio.

Feb 7, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jan 2, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard/forward Bennedict Mathurin (00) dribbles the ball while San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Jan 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jan 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Everything you need to know about the Brooklyn Nets and the looming trade deadline.

Jan 10, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) reacts after being called for a foul during the first half of a game against the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images

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Seven players the Nets could target at the trade deadline.

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn will face off against Phoenix down some star power.

Jan 22, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn will be down several contributors for tonight's game.

Nov 15, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) shoots during pregame warm ups against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn could roll the dice this trade deadline.

Jan 14, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) walks off the court after the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

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Karl-Anthony Towns could be on the move, and Brooklyn could be a suitor.

Jan 16, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez reacts during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Both of Phoenix's star guards are questionable to play tonight.

Dec 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) is greeted as he comes to the bench in the game against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Both Brooklyn and Chicago are down several players.

Dec 19, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Miami Heat guard Kasparas Jakucionis (25) reacts after a play againstteh Boston Celtics in the first quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The Heat, Hawks and Timberwolves could involve themselves in deadline trades.

Jan 12, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) walks back up the court at the end of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Brooklyn is relatively healthy heading into a game versus Chicago.

Jan 7, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez coaches against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Assessing who's in and out for Brooklyn versus New Orleans.

Jan 9, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) shoots the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Both Brooklyn and Memphis will be without key players today.