Mikel Brown Jr. joins Nets with high expectations for next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:12 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is set to join the team after a promising summer league performance. Brown averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 assists, and 1.2 steals per game while showcasing his ability in pick-and-roll situations. The Nets added Brown, along with other players, to bolster their roster ahead of the upcoming season. Entering training camp, Brown will compete for minutes against other guards, including Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf. Brown aims to be a key contributor as the Nets prepare for the next season in the NBA.
- •Mikel Brown Jr. was the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- •Brown averaged 4.7 assists against 3.1 turnovers at Louisville.
- •He will compete with second-year guards in training camp.
- •Nets aim to improve upon last season with new additions.
- •Upcoming training camp begins in September.
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — Will Mikel Brown Jr. be the best addition the Nets made this summer?
"Brooklyn Nets rookie guard Mikel Brown Jr. will have his work cut out for him next season, but will he be the best addition made this summer?
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