Brooklyn Nets prepare for 2026-27 NBA season with roster updates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 1:25 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets are set to begin their 2026-27 NBA regular season shortly after a preseason where they achieved a 3-1 record. Head coach Jordi Fernandez will focus on maximizing wins while also prioritizing the development of younger players like Egor Demin, Nolan Traoré, and Drake Powell. Recently acquired forward Julius Randle is expected to bolster their lineup alongside returning talent. The team's ambition is to significantly surpass last season's total of 20 wins while assessing the progress of their recent draft picks.
- •Nets finished preseason with a 3-1 record.
- •Julius Randle joins the team from the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- •Focus on growth of second-year players during the season.
- •Egor Demin, Nolan Traoré, and Drake Powell are key development players.
- •Team aims to exceed 20 wins from the previous season.
- 1:25 PMYahoo Sports — What should the Nets' ultimate goal be for the 2026-27 NBA season?
"The Brooklyn Nets will begin their 2026-27 NBA season less than one week from now so what should their ultimate goal be for the campaign?
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