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Nets' Egor Demin seeks breakout season after solid rookie year

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 7:32 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Nets' Egor Demin seeks breakout season after solid rookie year
Summary

The Brooklyn Nets are looking for Egor Demin to establish himself as a key player in the upcoming NBA season. After a promising rookie season, Demin played 52 games, averaging 10.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. During the offseason, he added muscle and increased his scoring average in summer play to 21.8 points per game. With new teammate Mikel Brown Jr. joining the backcourt, Demin's role is expected to expand as he aims to showcase his shooting ability alongside forwards Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle.

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  • •Demin averaged 10.3 points and 3.3 assists last season.
  • •He shot 39.9% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range.
  • •In summer play, Demin raised his scoring average to 21.8 points per game.
  • •Demin is expected to have a larger role with the addition of Mikel Brown Jr.
  • •The Nets aim to develop young talent as they rebuild.
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  • 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Will Nets' Egor Demin be the breakout candidate this NBA season?
What they're saying
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The Brooklyn Nets will be hoping to develop as many players as possible this NBA season, but is Egor Demin the one to break out?

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