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Nets assistant coach praises improved roster after offseason moves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:41 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Nets assistant coach praises improved roster after offseason moves

Summary

The Brooklyn Nets' assistant coach expressed enthusiasm about the team's current roster following a busy offseason, including trades and re-signings. With an anticipated starting lineup featuring Mikel Brown Jr., Egor Demin, Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle, and Day'Ron Sharpe, the coach noted the depth of rotation players. The Nets made significant changes since finishing the last season with a 20-62 record. They traded Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls and added players like Julius Randle and Keon Ellis, while also incorporating draft picks such as Brown. The team looks to build on their recent successes as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers

•Nets assistant coach highlights roster depth after offseason changes.
•Starting lineup may include Mikel Brown Jr. and Julius Randle.
•Brooklyn traded Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls this offseason.
•Nets added multiple rookies and re-signed key players.
•Team seeks improvement following a 20-62 season.

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12:41 PMYahoo Sports — Nets assistant coach dishes on what the roster looks like right now

What they're saying

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The Brooklyn Nets have made various moves to the roster this offseason and one of the assistant coaches likes the roster, per Spotrac's Keith Smith.
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