Nets continue roster reshaping on Day 3 of NBA free-agency

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Nets continue roster reshaping on Day 3 of NBA free-agency
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The Brooklyn Nets are active in NBA free-agency, making several roster moves ahead of Day 3. They selected guard Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and have re-signed players Josh Minott and Day'Ron Sharpe. The team has added guard Keon Ellis, forward Mo Wagner, and traded for forward Julius Randle while also moving center Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls. The Nets declined options on forward Ziaire Williams and did not extend qualifying offers to guard Ochai Agbaji and forward Jalen Wilson. With around $25 million in cap space remaining, the team is expected to pursue additional free agents.

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  • Nets selected Mikel Brown Jr. 6th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft.
  • Re-signed Josh Minott and Day'Ron Sharpe.
  • Added Keon Ellis, Mo Wagner, and Julius Randle.
  • Traded Nic Claxton to Chicago Bulls in a three-team deal.
  • Have approximately $25 million in cap space to pursue more players.
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The Brooklyn Nets have made various moves since the offseason began. What have the Nets done heading into Day 3 of NBA free-agency?

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