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Brooklyn Nets prepare for 2026-27 season opener against Hornets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:02 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Brooklyn Nets prepare for 2026-27 season opener against Hornets

Summary

The Brooklyn Nets begin the 2026-27 NBA season on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets, looking to improve after two challenging seasons with a total of 118 losses. The team has made significant offseason moves, including the acquisition of three-time All-Star Julius Randle and the drafting of Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 pick. As they aim for a more competitive year, bold predictions include Randle potentially making the All-Star team and Brown earning All-Rookie honors. The Nets have also addressed roster depth, facing decisions on young players as they attempt to build toward relevance.

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Status Watch

•Nets kick off season against the Hornets on October 22, 2026.
•Team has added Julius Randle and Mikel Brown Jr. in the offseason.
•Randle expected to lead offensive efforts and could make the All-Star team.
•Mikel Brown Jr. projected as a candidate for All-Rookie team.
•Nets face roster decisions with multiple young prospects vying for minutes.

Latest Updates

7:02 AMYahoo Sports — 4 Brooklyn Nets bold season predictions as team sheds tanking label in 2026-27

What they're saying

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The Brooklyn Nets kick off the 2026-27 campaign on Wednesday vs. the Charlotte Hornets. Following two tanking seasons that featured 118 combined losses, Jordi Fernandez and co. will look to take a step back towards relevance. The rebuilding squad made several notable offseason additions, trading for three-time All-Star Julius Randle, selecting […] The post 4 Brooklyn Nets bold season predictions as team sheds tanking label in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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