The Long Island Nets are preparing for the 2026-27 NBA G League season, officially announcing their training camp roster as the organization begins assembling the group that will represent the Brooklyn Nets’ G League affiliate in the months ahead.
The Long Island Nets, the NBA G League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets, have completed their training camp roster of 17 players.
This roster includes seven returning rights players, three affiliate players, three players signed to a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets, one NBA G League International Draft selection, and three local tryout participants.
The roster features a combination of returning talent, developing players, and new opportunities for individuals looking to establish themselves in the professional ranks. With 18 players listed, including a designated two-way player, Long Island will have several names to evaluate as training camp gets underway and the team works toward determining its final roster for the upcoming campaign.
Tyler Bilodeau, Dion Brown, Jeriah Coleman, Dain Dainja, Tidjiane Dioumassi, Jordan Dingle, Ben Humrichous, Chaney Johnson, Cedric Mbiaba, Dwight Murray Jr., Grant Nelson, Jonathan Pierre, Wooga Poplar, Nick Pringle, DJ Rodman, Aaron Scott and Isaiah Wong make up the 2026-27 Long Island training camp roster.
The training camp roster provides an early look at the talent Long Island will evaluate as it prepares for another season of player development and competition. With the NBA G League serving as an important pathway for players pursuing NBA opportunities, the coming weeks will be crucial for those hoping to earn a place on the team's final roster.
Three Two-Way Players Lead the Way
One of the most notable aspects of Long Island's roster is the presence of three players on two-way contracts with Brooklyn: Tyler Bilodeau, Chaney Johnson, and Grant Nelson. All three will have opportunities to continue their development with the Long Island organization while working toward additional NBA opportunities.
Bilodeau, a forward selected by Brooklyn in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft, enters his first professional season after playing college basketball at UCLA. His addition gives Long Island a young frontcourt option with the potential to contribute to the organization's long-term plans.
Johnson and Nelson, meanwhile, bring familiarity with the organization after gaining NBA experience during the previous season. Nelson also made an impression with Long Island, averaging 11.1 points and 5.9 rebounds across 23 G League appearances. His combination of size and offensive versatility makes him an intriguing player to watch as the new season approaches.
A Mix of Familiar Faces and New Opportunities
Beyond the three two-way players, the training camp roster includes several players who have been involved with the Nets organization during the offseason.
Nick Pringle, who signed an Exhibit 10 contract, will look to turn his opportunity into a place on the Long Island roster. The former Alabama and Arkansas big man adds another option to the team's frontcourt rotation as the Nets evaluate their available size and physicality.
Dain Dainja and Ben Humrichous also enter camp looking to build on their involvement with Brooklyn during Summer League and the offseason. Both players have an opportunity to demonstrate what they can bring to the G League level as they pursue professional opportunities.
The roster also features several guards and wings with different paths into the organization. Dwight Murray Jr. and Isaiah Wong are among the players who will look to provide backcourt production, while Jordan Dingle, Dion Brown, DJ Rodman and Aaron Scott add further competition for perimeter roles.
Wooga Poplar and Jonathan Pierre are also names to watch as Long Island evaluates its wing depth. Pierre's returning-player rights were acquired by the Nets in October, while the organization also acquired Poplar's returning-player rights that month. Their inclusion in training camp gives both players an opportunity to continue pursuing roles with the organization.
Other players on the roster include Jeriah Coleman, Dain Dainja, Tidjiane Dioumassi, Jordan Dingle, Ben Humrichous, Cedric Mbiaba, Aaron Scott and Isaiah Wong. Each will have an opportunity to make an impression as the coaching staff evaluates the group's overall fit.
With a combination of young prospects, players with previous professional experience, and individuals seeking to establish themselves, training camp will be an important evaluation period. Competition for roster spots will give players an opportunity to demonstrate their strengths while the organization determines which combinations can best serve the team.
Looking Ahead to the 2026-27 Season
The Long Island Nets will enter the upcoming season with an important role in Brooklyn's broader player-development system. The G League offers players an opportunity to gain meaningful playing time, sharpen their skills, and work toward potential NBA opportunities.
Long Island is scheduled to open its 2026-27 campaign on November 6 against the Greensboro Swarm. The team's home opener at Nassau Coliseum is scheduled for November 13 against the College Park Skyhawks. The 50-game schedule also includes four games in Laval, Quebec, continuing the organization's efforts to bring professional basketball to Canadian fans.
Before the regular season begins, the training camp roster will provide the coaching staff with an opportunity to evaluate the available talent and determine how the pieces fit together. For players looking to earn a spot, every practice and scrimmage represents a chance to stand out.
The announcement marks another step toward the start of the season for Long Island. With several players pursuing NBA opportunities and others looking to establish themselves in the professional ranks, the Nets will have plenty to evaluate as they prepare for another year of G League basketball.
The LI Nets will tip off the 2026-27 season on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. against the Greensboro Swarm before hosting the College Park Skyhawks in the home opener on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7 p.m. at Nassau Coliseum.
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