After drafting five rookies, the Brooklyn Nets are signaling a rebuild and preparing to bottom out in the 2025-26 season. Veterans Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton are drawing strong trade interest.
Brooklyn Nets recent draft strategy has sparked rumors that the team is gearing up to bottom out in the 2025-26 season.
Nicolas Claxton
Nicolas Claxton
Nicolas Claxton
MIN: 26.86
PTS: 10.34 (55.26%)
REB: 7.36
As: 2.24
ST: 0.89
BL: 1.43
TO: 1.24
GM: 70
After selecting five rookies, rival teams are growing more convinced that Brooklyn is focused on rebuilding and giving young talent plenty of opportunities.
Nets made it clear during the draft process that the rookies would get significant minutes to develop and gain experience. This approach signals a long-term plan rather than a push for immediate success.
Meanwhile, Cam Johnson and Nic Claxton are attracting strong trade interest, according to Evan Sidery.
Johnson, who averaged 18.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists last season while shooting 47.5% from the field and 39.0% from three, could be a valuable asset for teams looking to add scoring and shooting.
Claxton, a solid presence in the paint, averaged 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game on an efficient 56.3% shooting.
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