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.

Sep 23, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks speaks at Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Feb 20, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Jordi Fernandez yells to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Dec 26, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (33) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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

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Where the Nets stand as the league’s trade deadline looms.

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

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The Nets aren't likely to make this year's postseason. But they'll be making trades with the Playoffs in mind.

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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Assessing how the Nets should operate at this year’s trade deadline.

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

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

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

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.