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.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Draft prospect Aday Mara poses for photos on the red carpet before the 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Nov 9, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks speaks during a press conference before a game against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) looks on in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 18, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez coaches against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Evaluating what Brooklyn could look for at the 2026 NBA Draft.

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) on the court in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Who Brooklyn could select with each pick at the 2026 NBA Draft.

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) guards during practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Evaluating who the Nets could take with the sixth pick.

Mar 25, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Cougars guard Kingston Flemings speaks during a practice session press conference ahead of the south regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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Evaluating what the Nets could do at the 2026 NBA Draft.

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

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Brooklyn will have its choice between at least three talented, high-upside prospects.

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

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The Nets grabbed even more handling help at the 2026 NBA Draft in a recent mock.

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

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The NBA Draft Lottery was not kind to Brooklyn.

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

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Brooklyn and Toronto will face off in a regular season finale Sunday.

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

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

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

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

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