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Josh Minott Report: Nets, Josh Minott agree to contract
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:19 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Nets and Josh Minott have agreed to a two-year, $9 million contract.
Analysis: Minott began the 2025-26 season in Boston, where he appeared in 33 games, starting ten. After being traded to the Nets at the February deadline, the 6-foot-8 forward played 16 games, averaging 10.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.9 three-pointers in 19.3 minutes. Given Monday's report, Minott should have a more stable role within the Nets' rotation in 2026-27 than he did last season. However, with Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle on the roster, he may not get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball consistently. |
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Day'Ron Sharpe Report: Nets, Day'Ron Sharpe agree to contract
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 5:14 AM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Nets and Day'Ron Sharpe have agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal.
Analysis: Sharpe is coming off the most productive season of his NBA career, as he averaged highs in points (8.7), rebounds (6.7), assists (2.3) and steals (1.1). Used mainly as a reserve in his first five seasons, making 21 starts in 253 total appearances, the 6-foot-9 center may be the Nets' starting center next season. Nic Claxton was traded to the Bulls as part of a three-team deal that sent Julius Randle to Brooklyn. While the Nets could also add a veteran in free agency or shift Noah Clowney into that role, Sharpe's opportunities will increase in 2026-27. If he's allowed to start, he'll be worth taking a flier on in drafts. |
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Ziaire Williams Report: Nets to decline option on Ziaire Williams
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:34 PM
Michael Scotto
Hoopshype's Michael Scotto reports that the Nets will decline Ziaire Williams' option for the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: Williams will become an unrestricted free agent after averaging 10.2 points for Brooklyn last season. The 24-year-old wing served as a part-time starter for the Nets over his two seasons with the team and still packs some upside as an NBA player. His fantasy impact at this point, however, isn't anything more than an occasional streaming option for those fantasy managers who may need scoring. |
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Xavier Cooks Nets use No. 43 pick on UCLA's Tyler Bilodeau
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 3:17 PM
Nets selected Tyler Bilodeau with the No. 43 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: After two seasons at Oregon State, the 6-foot-8 Bilodeau played his final two seasons of college basketball at UCLA. He was most productive as a senior, averaging 17.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.1 three-pointers in 30.2 minutes per game. Bilodeau, who shot 51.8 percent from the field, 46.4 percent from three and 87.3 percent from the foul line, has range out beyond the three-point line and can be a productive pick-and-pop option in the frontcourt. With Brooklyn moving on from Nic Claxton, adding another frontcourt option to the roster via the draft makes sense. While undersized as a power forward, Bilodeau's ability to knock down shots should get him opportunities for the rebuilding franchise. |
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Xavier Cooks MIN selects Joshua Jefferson at No. 28 for Nets
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 5:19 PM
Timberwolves selected Joshua Jefferson with the No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: After two seasons at Saint Mary's, Jefferson transferred to Iowa State, where his career truly blossomed. A consensus All-American as a senior, he averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.8 blocks and 1.1 three-pointers while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 70.0 percent from the foul line. The 6-foot-8 forward brings a high basketball IQ to the table, similar to that of another former Iowa State standout, Georges Niang, and his perimeter shot has steadily improved. While the Timberwolves drafted him, Jefferson will be headed to Brooklyn as part of the Julius Randle trade. With the Nets in a rebuild, the playmaking forward should get opportunities to contribute, even if he's likely to come off the bench. Jefferson will likely be more valuable in dynasty leagues than redraft leagues next season. |
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Xavier Cooks Nets select Mikel Brown Jr. with No. 6 pick
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 2:45 PM
Nets selected Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: Despite playing in 21 games, Brown earned third-team All-ACC honors after his lone season at Louisville. A back injury led to him missing a total of 14 games; eight in December/January, and the final six after the issue flared up in late February. The 6-foot-5 Brown, who is one of the most gifted offensive talents in this draft class, averaged 18.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.6 three-pointers. To flourish at the next level, Brown will need to become more efficient as a scorer and playmaker, as evidenced by his shooting 41.0 percent from the field and committing 3.1 turnovers per game. While the Nets did use three of their five first-round picks in the 2025 draft on guards, none truly separated themselves from the pack. As a result, Brown should have every opportunity to take the reins as the franchise's starting point guard of the future. The preseason battle between him, Egor Dëmin, Nolan Traoré and Ben Saraf will be one for fantasy managers to watch, especially if Brown remains healthy. |
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Nic Claxton Report: Bulls acquire Nic Claxton from Brooklyn
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 4:25 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Bulls have acquired Nic Claxton from the Nets as part of a three-team trade.
Analysis: Less than 24 hours before the start of the 2026 NBA Draft, the Bulls have reportedly addressed their need for a center. Claxton appeared in 69 games for the Nets last season, averaging 11.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 blocks, shooting 57.1 percent from the field and 61.6 percent from the foul line. Playing alongside an established point guard in Josh Giddey could pay dividends for Claxton, but Giddey has been the subject of trade rumors recently. A solid option for managers willing to punt free-throw percentage, Claxton may be able to raise his fantasy ceiling in the Windy City. As for Brooklyn, they've got a hole to address at the center position, with Noah Clowney and Day'Ron Sharpe being potential options to fill the void. |
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Julius Randle Report: Nets acquire Julius Randle, No. 28 pick
Mon, Jun 22, 2026, 4:20 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Nets have acquired Julius Randle and the 28th overall pick in Tuesday's draft as part of a three-team trade with the Timberwolves and Bulls.
Analysis: After two seasons in Minnesota, Randle is headed back to the Big Apple, albeit a different borough. While he did struggle during the Timberwolves' second-round series against San Antonio, the veteran forward had a productive 2025-26 regular season. In 79 games, Randle averaged 21.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.4 three-pointers, shooting 48.1 percent from the field and 80.2 percent from the foul line. With the Nets in the midst of a rebuild, it's fair to wonder if they won't look to move Randle to another team. He can provide reliable top-75 fantasy value, especially in points leagues. Staying in Brooklyn could raise Randle's ceiling, as was the case with Michael Porter Jr. Still, fantasy managers would also have to worry about the possibility of his minutes decreasing late in the season. As part of the trade, Minnesota will receive the rights to the 33rd overall pick in this week's draft. Randle's exit means Naz Reid will start consistently, raising his fantasy ceiling, and it also gives the Timberwolves the financial flexibility needed to re-sign Ayo Dosunmu. |
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Xavier Cooks Chaney Johnson records double-double in loss
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:23 PM
Chaney Johnson recorded a double-double on Sunday with 16 points (6-of-14 FGs), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal against the Raptors.
Analysis: Johnson is currently on a two-way deal, which he signed back in December. He has only been part of the rotation over the past month, and he had his best outing in the season finale. This was the first double-double of his career, which included a career high in rebounds. After going undrafted last summer, Johnson may have done enough to be kept around the organization beyond this season. |
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Ochai Agbaji Ochai Agbaji (back) upgraded to available vs. TOR
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 5:35 AM
NBA Injury Report
Ochai Agbaji (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Available for Sunday's season finale, Agbaji has not played in four of the Nets' last five games. He isn't guaranteed to get rotation minutes, so managers in active fantasy leagues should leave Agbaji on the waiver wire. |
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Terance Mann Terance Mann, Josh Minott remain out vs. Toronto
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 11:45 AM
NBA Injury Report
Terance Mann (knee) and Josh Minott (ankle) are out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: The continued absences of Mann and Minott free up additional minutes for Jalen Wilson and Malachi Smith. The latter started Friday's loss to the Bucks and played 43 minutes, while Wilson logged 34 minutes off the bench. |
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Nic Claxton Nic Claxton, Noah Clowney remain out vs. Toronto
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 11:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nic Claxton (hand) and Noah Clowney (ankle) are out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: The Nets will finish the season without their starting frontcourt, as Clowney and Claxton remain out. E.J. Liddell and Trevon Scott started Friday's loss to the Bucks and should do the same on Sunday, with the latter logging 41 minutes. |
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E.J. Liddell E.J. Liddell ejected after Flagrant 2 foul
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:03 PM
Erik Slater
E.J. Liddell was ejected from Friday's game against the Bucks during the fourth quarter.
Analysis: Liddell was given his marching orders after delivering a forearm to the face of Bucks' center Jericho Sims early in the fourth quarter. Liddell played 32 minutes, finishing with 14 points (5-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer. |
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Nic Claxton Nic Claxton, Noah Clowney, Josh Minott out Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 9:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nic Claxton (hand), Noah Clowney (ankle) and Josh Minott (ankle) are out for Friday's matchup with the Bucks.
Analysis: The Nets will be without most of their usual starters and key reserves. so Brooklyn will have to go deep down the bench to find available options at power forward and center. E.J. Liddell and Chaney Johnson could be the next men up in the rotation. |
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E.J. Liddell E.J. Liddell posts 26/10 double-double vs. Indiana
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 4:57 PM
E.J. Liddell amassed 26 points (10-of-16 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist and three three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: Liddell was one of Brooklyn's bright spots on Thursday. Despite the loss, he drained a few triples en route to his second 20-point performance of the season. His work on the glass led to a team-high in boards, as well, in his 37 minutes on the floor. Liddell has put together three straight double-digit scoring performances after doing so just once in the games prior. He's trending in the right direction as the season nears its conclusion. |
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Josh Minott Josh Minott (ankle) ruled out Thursday vs. Pacers
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 11:58 AM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Minott (ankle) is set to miss Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Minott's second straight missed game will leave the Nets a bit thinner in the frontcourt. The fourth-year pro has started just one of the 16 games he's played with the Nets, but is scoring 10.8 points per game on 49.1/39.5/80.0 shooting splits. He's scored in double figures in eight of his last 10 appearances. |
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Terance Mann Terance Mann (knee, Achilles) out Thursday vs. IND
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 11:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Terance Mann (knee, Achilles) will miss Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Mann will miss his third game in a row, as he deals with lingering lower extremities injuries. The seventh-year pro has mostly functioned as a starter for the Nets, putting up numbers similar to a season ago. Ben Saraf should get the start again, as a result. |
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Noah Clowney Noah Clowney (ankle) out Thursday vs. Indiana
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 11:44 AM
NBA Injury Report
Noah Clowney (ankle) will miss Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Clowney's absence on Thursday will mark his third straight, as the Nets' 2025-26 season nears its conclusion. The third-year forward is having a career-best season in terms of scoring, rebounding, and passing, while serving as mostly a full-time starter. While sidelined, E.J. Liddell could continue to log heavy minutes. |
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Nic Claxton Nic Claxton (hand) ruled out Thursday vs. Indiana
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 11:39 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nic Claxton (hand) will miss Thursday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Thursday will mark the third consecutive missed game for Claxton, who did not play in either of Brooklyn's recent wins over Milwaukee and Washington. In his absence, rookie Trevon Scott could potentially make his second career start as the regular season nears its conclusion. |
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E.J. Liddell E.J. Liddell has 21 points in win over Bucks
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 4:05 PM
E.J. Liddell had 21 points (7-of-9 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, two assists, four steals, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Liddell followed up his 15-point performance Sunday against the Wizards with 21 points in the win over the Bucks on Tuesday. A former second-round pick in 2022 by the Pelicans, Liddell is making an impression on a two-way contract with the Nets as the season comes to a close. |
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