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Nets' Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. focus on summer development

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:34 AM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Nets' Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. focus on summer development

Summary

Brooklyn Nets guards Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. are at a crucial juncture this summer as they prepare for the upcoming NBA season. Both players showcased their abilities during the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League, where they were prominent 3-point shooters. NBA.com suggests Demin and Brown will likely form the starting backcourt next season. With expectations set low, improvements from this duo could alter perceptions of the Nets, who have been ranked 14th in the Eastern Conference. Training camp will determine Brown's role as the starting point guard amid competition with teammates Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf.

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Key Details

•Demin and Brown combined for 60% of shots from 3-point range in Summer League.
•They are expected to be the starting backcourt for the Nets next season.
•Demin had previously established himself as a starter last season.
•Brown will compete for the starting role against Traore and Saraf.
•Brooklyn is projected as one of the weaker teams in the league.

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What they're saying

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Brooklyn Nets guards Egor Demin and Mikel Brown Jr. are still young players, but NBA.com's John Schuhmann ponders what they'll look like next season.
— Yahoo Sports

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