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The Brooklyn Nets drafted a quintet of rookies to usher in a full rebuild.
So far the losses have piled up, but the development of the youngsters since the start of the season has been noticeable.
Here are the best and worst from the rookie class.
For those like Saraf, who is underwhelming, it's a learning experience, but he'll need to start showing improvement fast to stay in the organisation's long-term plans.Updated Nets Rookie Report Card
— Nets Insider (@notoriousbknets) March 2, 2026
Nolan Traore: A- (37 games) 📈
Grant Nelson: A- (2 games)📈
Egor Demin: B (52 games) 📈
Danny Wolf: B- (45 games)📈
Drake Powell: C+ (47 games)📈
Ben Saraf: F (23 games)📉#nets
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The Nets have called the borough of Brooklyn home for 14-years now.
The former home of the Nets, IZOD Center, closed its doors in March of 2015.
So would the Nets return to their New Jersey stomping grounds?
How about Nassau Coliseum in Long Island where the Nets won two ABA titles and clinched a berth in a third?
It provoked a lot of discussion on Nets Twitter/X.
Been saying for years that the Nets should play one preseason game at IZOD Center and one preseason game at Nassau Coliseum alternating years to start.
— Nets Insider (@notoriousbknets) February 28, 2026
Low risk move for ownership to give up just one preseason game at Barclays.
It would go a long way to fans in those areas. pic.twitter.com/ovFLI9xdBv
A credible source has confirmed the following:
— Nets Insider (@notoriousbknets) March 1, 2026
The arena [IZOD Center], is not able to host a basketball game. They do not have the staff to manage large scale events
The arena has been closed for to the public for 11 years https://t.co/GMpVj57yh2
The Nets are a nomadic franchise.
So never, say never.
The Brooklyn Nets have now lost nine straight contests to the Boston Celtics after falling 113-99.
Michael Porter Jr. led the way for Brooklyn with 25 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
The Brooklyn Nets won their second game of the season on Sunday night over the Washington Wizards, but even with the team getting in the win column, the fan base cannot even be satisfied.
In what can only be described as a tankathon, Nets fans took to social media to complain about Brooklyn earning the early season win.
Nic Claxton and Michael Porter Jr played otherworldly, while Tyrese Martin rebounded from a rough outing against Orlando Friday night.
While fans will moan and groan that veterans are playing over rookies, the Thanksgiving holiday is not even here yet. It's clear that the Nets, when all is said and done, will be towards the bottom of the NBA standings.
Where they'll fall in the NBA draft lottery is anybody's best guess. But crying over wins in December is a senseless exercise.
Brooklyn Nets analyst Rick Laughland joins host Josh Woolever on The Brooklyn Boys Show to break down the keys to success for the 2025–26 NBA season.
From Michael Porter Jr's role to the team’s new rookie core, they analyze what Brooklyn must do to return to playoff contention.
Tune in for insight, bold predictions, and everything Nets fans need to...more
