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Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) drives to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Harun Zrno (13) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Brooklyn adds one of the draft's best stretch bigs.

Mar 12, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) drives to the basket against Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Harun Zrno (13) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn adds one of the draft's best stretch bigs.

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Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the sixth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr., after he was selected by the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn nabbed a talented scorer and distributer in Brown.

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) shoots as North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Mikel Brown Jr. and Joshua Jefferson became the newest members of Brooklyn's core Tuesday night.

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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The Nets made two interesting first-round selections. Here's what fans should know.

Iowa State's Tamin Lipsey (3) greets Joshua Jefferson (5) and Milan Momcilovic (22) after a three-point play during a Jan. 2, 2026, game against West Virginia at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.

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Brooklyn adds one of the draft's most NBA-ready prospects.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the sixth pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Louisville guard Mikel Brown Jr.after he was selected by the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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In the aftermath of the 2026 NBA Draft and a big trade, how do the Nets look heading into next season?

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) drives to the basket as the Louisville Cardinals host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an NCAA basketball game at the KFC Yum! Center, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Louisville.

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The Brooklyn Nets have selected Mikel Brown Jr. No. 6 overall at the 2026 NBA Draft.

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Draft prospect Aday Mara 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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Evaluating the best and worst-case scenarios for the Nets.

Feb 11, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Quenton Jackson (29) takes a shot against Brooklyn Nets guards Drake Powell (4) and Nolan Traore (88) and forward Danny Wolf (2) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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The "Flatbush Five" still has much more to prove for it to be considered a good draft class.

Apr 6, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Michigan Wolverines forward Morez Johnson Jr. (21) celebrates after defeating the UConn Huskies in the national championship of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn brought in Morez Johnson on Sunday for a workout.

Mar 26, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) dribbles the ball against the Houston Cougars in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Brooklyn Nets appear closing in on their preferred option at No. 6 in this upcoming draft.

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) was unfazed after he 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.

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It appears that Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks and coach Jordi Fernández have done a lot of legwork.

Nov 9, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks speaks during a press conference before a game against the New York Knicks at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Three potentially surprising but valuable picks the Nets could make.

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) looks to pass against BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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For the second straight year, the ping pong balls didn't go the Brooklyn Nets' way during the draft lottery.

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) shoots against Michigan Wolverines center Aday Mara (15) in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn has a handful of options in the first round.

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) looks to pass as Miami (OH) RedHawks forward Eian Elmer (0) defends during the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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With so much noise surrounding Brooklyn's interest in Ament, the only logical decision is to trade down.

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) reacts as the ball is stripped away as the Louisville Cardinals host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an NCAA basketball game at the KFC Yum! Center, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Louisville.

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The former five-star could be the pick at No. 6.

Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) drives the basket as the Louisville Cardinals host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in an NCAA basketball game at the KFC Yum! Center, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, in Louisville.

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The Brooklyn Nets could land a high-upside guard in this upcoming draft.

Sep 26, 2022; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks talks to the media during media day at HSS Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Assessing two of the more realistic draft-night trades for Brooklyn.

Mar 26, 2026; San Jose, CA, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Darius Acuff Jr. (5) shoots past Arizona Wildcats center Motiejus Krivas (13) in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the West Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

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Brooklyn currently has three picks in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Mar 27, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Tennessee Volunteers forward Nate Ament (10) looks on in the second half against the Iowa State Cyclones during a Sweet Sixteen game of the Midwest Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Assessing the Nets' picks heading into draft night.

Mar 18, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez coaches against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Evaluating what Brooklyn could look for at the 2026 NBA Draft.

Feb 23, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Louisville Cardinals guard Mikel Brown Jr. (0) on the court in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Who Brooklyn could select with each pick at the 2026 NBA Draft.

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Keaton Wagler (23) guards during practice ahead of a Final Four game on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

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Evaluating who the Nets could take with the sixth pick.

Jun 13, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) makes a jump shot over San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the third quarter during game five of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

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The Brooklyn Nets could bring in their own version of Jalen Brunson.