Colin Simmons

Colin Simmons

Joined: Jun 23, 2025

Colin Simmons, who hails from Omaha, NE, is currently studying journalism at the University of Missouri. He is the Sports Editor for the student newspaper 'The Maneater.'

Jan 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) and guard Terance Mann (14) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Sep 23, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks speaks at Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Apr 5, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33), left, and forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) celebrate after a Nets basket during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Jan 27, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Reece Beekman (4) and center Day'Ron Sharpe (20) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez (right) and assistant coach Juwan Howard against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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The four-game slate sets the stage for training camp battles.

Dec 29, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn could look to move Porter as teams scramble to find supplements for a LeBron-esque player.

Oct 29, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets General Manager Sean Marks looks on during warm-ups before the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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There are still more moves this offseason that could change these numbers.

Dec 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) drives past Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (20) in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn's lack of big moves overshadows a productive roster reconstruction.

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) drives as NC State Wolfpack guard Jr. Paul McNeil (2) defends during the Cards' win in ACC basketball on February 9, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky.

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A traditional point guard is what Brooklyn needs in its rebuild.

Feb 3, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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Dëmin is in a vastly different situation compared to his rookie campaign.

Mar 21, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Saint Louis Billikens guard Dion Brown (13) reacts in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines during a second-round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn has one more two-way slot to fill now that NBA Summer League is over.

Feb 13, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) talks to Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) after the game at Barclays Center. Grizzlies win 112-103. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports

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Both stars of different eras left an imprint in Nets history.

Apr 7, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Josh Minott (00) warms up before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Minott had a stellar 16 games with the Nets last season, but is it enough to make him a priority?

Jan 13, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. talks to Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) after the Nuggets defeated the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Porter and Watson have spent time together this offseason as both search for new contracts.

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) gets congratulated by teammate Louisville Cardinals guard Ryan Conwell (3) after Brown Jr. scored 45 points with 10-for-16 3-point shooting as the Cards roll past NC State 118-77 at the KFC Yum! Center in downtown Louisville, February 9, 2026. Conwell finished with 31 points and six assists.

There were plenty of rookie standouts in Las Vegas.

Mar 19, 2026; Buffalo, NY, USA; Saint Louis Billikens guard Dion Brown (13) dunks the ball against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half of a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Keybank Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Brooklyn has one more two-way contract to fill.