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.

Mar 25, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) looks on during a practice session ahead of the west regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-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 28, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; General view of Barclays Center as players warm up before an NBA Cup game between the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Mar 10, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) warms up prior to the game against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Apr 3, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) warms up before the game against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn and Milwaukee are both set to sit a myriad of starters and contributors.

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) reacts during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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The Nets get two players back for tonight's bout with Atlanta.

Mar 25, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez gestures during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn and Charlotte have listed several players out for tonight's game.

Mar 3, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) shoots a free throw against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn has a myriad of contributors listed on its IR for Portland.

Feb 26, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) warms up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Checking in on both Brooklyn and Atlanta's injury report.

Feb 26, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) warms up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn will be without several contributors against Detroit tonight.

Sep 26, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks talks to the media during media day at HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Nets and Grizzlies are slated to face off in Brooklyn.

Feb 26, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) warms up before a game against the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Nets will face off against the Heat on the road tonight.

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

Both Brooklyn and Miami will be without starters tonight.

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

Brooklyn left with a top-three pick in a recent mock draft.

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

Brooklyn has listed five players on its injury report for Tuesday.

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

Brooklyn will be without its starting center.