Nets expected to struggle again in the 2026-27 NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets finished the 2025-26 NBA season with a 20-62 record, marking another disappointing year. Following the New York Knicks' championship win, the Nets are projected to be among the worst teams in the league. Despite holding the No. 6 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft and having over $80 million in salary cap space, analysts doubt a significant turnaround for the franchise. Looking ahead, the Nets must decide how to utilize their draft position and cap space to improve their roster before free agency begins.
- •Nets finished the 2025-26 season with a 20-62 record.
- •They hold the No. 6 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.
- •Analysts rank the Nets 29th in early power rankings.
- •The franchise has significant salary cap space for roster improvements.
- •Decisions on draft pick and free agency are imminent.
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Nets projected to be tanking team once again in 2026-27 NBA season
"After the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs for the 2025-26 NBA title, the Brooklyn Nets were again projected to be one of the worst teams.
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