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.'

Apr 7, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Injured Brooklyn Nets players Ziaire Williams (l) and Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney (21) look on during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Apr 7, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward E.J. Liddell (9) looks on during the first half against the Milwaukee Bucks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Apr 7, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf (77) sets a play while defended by Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images

Mar 25, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez gestures during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Apr 5, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (88) shoots the ball during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Nets took five players in the first round las June, many of which were considered projects.

Apr 5, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell (4) goes to the basket against Washington Wizards guard Will Riley (27) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The rookie was one of six players to score more than 12 points for Brooklyn.

Apr 3, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) dribbles the ball towards the basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn never held a lead and struggled defensively against Atlanta’s deep lineup.

Mar 31, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez coaches against the Charlotte Hornets during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Nets banged up roster has six games to get through in April.

Mar 31, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Josh Minott (00) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White (3) and forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Minott leads Brooklyn in scoring over the Hornets in most recent outing.

Sep 23, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez (l) and general manager Sean Marks (r) speak at Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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The Nets future draft picks make it a near necessity to increase competitiveness.

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) runs on the court during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn has a handful of players fitting this mold who will have to be prioritized in the 2026-27 season.

Mar 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (88) drives during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: William Liang-Imagn Images

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The rookie guard produced a mixed bag of results as he led Brooklyn in minutes.

Mar 25, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Malachi Smith (18) drives past Golden State Warriors guard De'anthony Melton (8) during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

The G League has been an important piece of development for Brooklyn.

Mar 22, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf (77) looks on during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Nolan Traoré and Ben Saraf are both shooting worse than 40% from the field this season.

Mar 22, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) reacts after a three-point basket during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

Despite only playing 22 minutes, Williams scores the most points out of Brooklyn's starters.

Mar 20, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (88) goes to the basket during the second half against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Brooklyn has 12 games remaining this season.