Nets opt for third-year contracts for their entire 2025 draft class

The Brooklyn Nets have exercised the third-year team options for all five players from their 2025 NBA Draft class as of October 29, 2026. This decision comes as the team starts the 2026-27 NBA season with hopes of improving on last season's performance. The players under contract include guards Egor Demin and Nolan Traore, forward Drake Powell, guard Ben Saraf, and forward Danny Wolf. Only Demin and Traore have secured regular rotation minutes thus far. Demin is currently sidelined with a leg injury but is expected to return soon, while Traore may be gaining momentum after entering the starting lineup. The team's management expressed confidence in their development and potential.

• 2:54 AMYahoo Sports — Nets exercise third-year team options on their 2025 NBA Draft class