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Mikel Brown Jr. receives support for starting role with Nets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 10:19 PM

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

Mikel Brown Jr. receives support for starting role with Nets

Summary

Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. has been coming off the bench to start the season, but some believe he should take over a starting role. After being selected sixth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, Brown, 20, has shown promise, averaging 12.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. In a recent game against the Charlotte Hornets, he scored 18 points in just under 20 minutes. Coach Jordi Fernandez has indicated Brown will continue to come off the bench while managing his minutes, which may change as he adjusts to the NBA.

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Status Watch

•Mikel Brown Jr. was selected 6th overall in 2026 NBA Draft.
•He averages 12.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game.
•Brown scored 18 points in under 20 minutes against the Hornets.
•Coach Jordi Fernandez plans to keep him coming off the bench for now.
•Discussion surrounds when Brown will enter the starting lineup.

Latest Updates

10:19 PMYahoo Sports — Should Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. be in the starting lineup now?

What they're saying

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Brooklyn Nets rookie guard Mikel Brown Jr. has been coming off the bench to start this season, but the NBA Draft Junkies podcast has a different take.
— Yahoo Sports

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