Brooklyn Nets fans express low expectations for upcoming NBA season

A recent poll of Brooklyn Nets fans shows 58% expect the team to finish in the bottom five seeds of the Eastern Conference. This skepticism persists despite front-office efforts to improve the roster following a 20-62 record last season. The organization acquired Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves, along with Keon Ellis and Moritz Wagner, while losing Nic Claxton and Ziaire Williams. Brooklyn also selected Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. While analysts generally project more than 20 wins for the team, voters remain doubtful regarding the group's competitiveness within a strengthened conference. Training camp for the Nets is scheduled to begin at the end of September.

• 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — 58% of Nets fans say team will be bottom-5 seed in NBA East this year