Brooklyn Nets 2026-2027 guide

The Brooklyn Nets’ rebuild seems endless: just like last summer, a few young and talented names have arrived, accompanied by the usual veterans on massive contracts who were simply waiting to be parked in a lesser situation somewhere.

In all this chaos, there will certainly be opportunities to emerge, but it will be difficult to coexist with the negative atmosphere that has surrounded this environment for years.

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Key players

The frontcourt formed by Julius Randle (F, 14.5 cr.) and Michael Porter Jr. (F, 13.0 cr.) could turn into a nightmare for the Nets’ coaching staff: two players who tend to monopolize the offense, stop the ball and involve their teammates very little, if at all.

On the other hand, both still have pure scoring ability and a good rebounding instinct, which could provide some bright spots. Even the bravest fantasy managers will need to handle them with care.

Potential surprises

Mikel Brown Jr. (G, 8.5 cr.) was one of the most exciting rookies in Summer League, showing offensive ability that few players in his class could match; if he can handle the physical jump from the NCAA, Brown should have every chance to establish himself as a major contributor on this roster.

The same thing was said last year about Egor Demin (G, 6.0 cr.): the Turkish guard struggled with his transition to the NBA, but he showed encouraging signs of growth that fit well with a frame that is already fully developed for his position, so he could surprise.

Day’Ron Sharpe (C, 8.5 cr.) also deserves a mention: with Claxton gone, he will step into the starting center role and, if he improves offensively, could make for a worthwhile low-cost investment.

Players to avoid

Keon Ellis (G, 7.0 cr.) has unfortunately found himself in a situation with no real need to invest in him; the franchise’s focus on the future will likely push this solid 3-and-D player to the margins fairly quickly, with a possible move at the deadline as a patch for a contender dealing with injuries.

Among the many alternatives collected through recent Drafts, Danny Wolf (F, 6.0 cr.) and Ben Saraf (G, 5.5 cr.) look like the least likely to break through: crowded depth charts at their respective positions and talent that still remains largely untapped make them difficult to trust even as low-cost options.

Projected starting five

PG: Egor Demin (Guard, 6.0 Credits)

SG: Mikel Brown Jr. (Guard, 8.5 Credits)

SF: Michael Porter Jr. (Guard, 13.0 Credits)

PF: Julius Randle (Forward, 14.5 Credits)

C: Day’Ron Sharpe (Center, 8.5 Credits)

Power Ranking

These Nets have everything it takes to be among the worst teams in the league, both in terms of results and quality of play. Competing at a high level still looks a long way off, and there is not yet a clearly defined basketball direction to follow; they could become interesting from a Dunkest perspective only if the young guard group proves NBA-ready right away.

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