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Nets projected to draft Jayden Quaintance 28th overall in 2026 NBA Draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:09 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Nets projected to draft Jayden Quaintance 28th overall in 2026 NBA Draft

Summary

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to select Jayden Quaintance with the 28th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, a result of their trade for Julius Randle. The team needed to fill a center position after trading Nic Claxton to acquire Randle and the draft pick. Quaintance, 18, has faced challenges with injuries, an ACL tear that sidelined him for over a year, but remains an intriguing option due to his physical potential. He averaged 8.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks during his two-year career. The Nets must finalize their decision on the pick shortly as the draft approaches.

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By the Numbers

•Nets acquired the 28th pick via trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
•Jayden Quaintance is viewed as a buy-low option after injury concerns.
•Quaintance has not worked out with the Nets prior to the draft.
•Brooklyn faces a time crunch to finalize their selection strategy.

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2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Nets projected to take Jayden Quaintance 28th in 2026 NBA Draft

What they're saying

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The Brooklyn Nets acquired the 28th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft from the Julius Randle trade and they're projected to take Jayden Quaintance.
— Yahoo Sports

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