Zach Hiney

Zach Hiney

Joined: Aug 27, 2025

Zach is a recent college graduate covering the Brooklyn Nets for On SI. He also covers the University of Iowa athletics for HawkeyesWire and co-hosts a show on Iowa at the Voice of College Football.

Dec 27, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernández reacts as he watches his team take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Mar 20, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Josh Minott (00) reacts after making a three point basket during the first half against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Malachi Smith (18) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Day'ron Sharpe (20) posts up against Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) works around San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) in the first quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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How does the newest Net stack up to his divisional peers?

Jan 14, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Porter was almost an All-Star last season in his first year as a Net.

Jan 23, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) controls the ball against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The Nets 2025 lottery pick looks primed for a second-year breakout.

Feb 22, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann (14) reacts after a basket against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn's front office has a decision to make about Terance Mann.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Mikel Brown Jr. poses for photos on the red carpet before the 2026 NBA draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Where does the Nets 2026 lottery pick rank among his Atlantic Division peers?

Jan 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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If the Nets want to achieve their goals next season, they'll need to answer this question.

Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Brooklyn Nets bench reacts after a basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn's season could go off the rails if this player misses any time.

Mar 9, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez coaches against the Memphis Grizzlies during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn has a couple of things they must do to take a step forward next season.

Jan 25, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers center Yanic Konan Niederhauser (14) during the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Wilson has found a new NBA home after spending three years in Brooklyn.

Jan 27, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Who stood out and who left something to be desired during Summer League?

Mar 10, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; The Brooklyn Nets coaching staff watches from the bench in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

The Nets will hope they're better than these power rankings are predicting.

Mar 9, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Chaney Johnson (31) brings the ball up court against the Memphis Grizzlies during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Johnson may be playing his way into a consistent role next season.