Mike Luciano

Mike Luciano

Mike Luciano is an NFL staff writer for FanSided with a lifetime of expertise in all 32 teams, including the Las Vegas Raiders. He began his journey at Minute Media in 2020 and has since edited and written thousands of articles covering everything from the NFL Draft to the Super Bowl and free agency. Mike's work has been featured on Bleacher Report, Sports Illustrated, FanSided.com, and other outlets. Hot takes can be found on Twitter @ByMikeLuciano.

RICHMOND, VA - MARCH 06: NahShon Hyland #5 of the VCU Rams. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

NBA Mock Draft has Brooklyn Nets taking intriguing point guard

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 30: Bruce Brown #1 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts during the game against the New York Knicks (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images)

Bruce Brown’s regression poses questions about Nets’ wing rotation

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Apr 30, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (11) falls with the ball in front of Portland Trailblazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Nets Rumors: Could a Damian Lillard-Kyrie Irving trade become reality?

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Shams Charania update claims Kyrie Irving not close to rejoining Nets

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 19: Nicolas Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Nets are right for not throwing Nicolas Claxton in rotation after return

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 19: Nicolas Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Should Nets be worried about Nic Claxton’s development after bout with illness?

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: Patty Mills #8 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Are the Brooklyn Nets better with Patty Mills in the starting lineup?

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Oct 25, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward James Johnson (16) Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Should the Brooklyn Nets give James Johnson a bigger role?

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 16: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets talks with Blake Griffin #2 (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Pros and cons of Nets benching Blake Griffin for LaMarcus Aldridge

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 12: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant’s MVP numbers have led way since Nets’ loss to Heat

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: DeAndre' Bembry #95 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Nets wing DeAndre’ Bembry has quickly become indispensable

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 12: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Nets: James Harden quote after road win hints that he’s getting better

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 07: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving’s trade value rumored to be as low as possible

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LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Kyrie Irving All-Star Game cameo is exactly what Nets fans don’t need

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 03: Joe Harris #12 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Nets: Joe Harris is starting to emerge as perfect tertiary shooter

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: LaMarcus Aldridge #21 of the Brooklyn Nets (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Nets: The James Harden-LaMarcus Aldridge connection can be a secret weapon

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