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.

Dec 3, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) reacts against the Miami Heat during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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

Nov 18, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) brings the ball up court against the Navy Midshipmen during the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Nov 11, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez coaches against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Nov 28, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Kon Knueppel (7) drives in during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn is set to face off against Charlotte tonight.

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks back during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Things to watch for as Brooklyn takes on Milwaukee.

Nov 14, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Both the Nets and Sixers will be without major contributors tonight.

Nov 17, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) shoots the ball against the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Three things to keep an eye on as Brooklyn takes on Philadelphia.

Oct 26, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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The Nets take on the New York Knicks tonight at home.

Nov 2, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) brings the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

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Three things to watch for as the Nets face the Knicks in Barclays Center.

Nov 16, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) looks to pass over Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) during the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

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Three things to watch for as the Nets take on the Toronto Raptors.

Nov 11, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez coaches against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Evaluating the Nets’ injury report ahead of a game versus the Celtics.

Nov 18, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) holds his right shoulder during the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Evaluating three things to watch for in tonight’s Brooklyn-Boston bout.

Nov 11, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez coaches against the Toronto Raptors during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Brooklyn will take on Boston tonight hoping to get a second-straight win.

Nov 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Brooklyn will face off against Boston tonight, hoping to string together another win.

Nov 3, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24) tries to drive past Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and guard Jaylen Clark (22) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Both Brooklyn and Washington could be down a starter tonight.