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Nolan Traore discusses offseason improvements ahead of upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 2:24 AM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Nolan Traore discusses offseason improvements ahead of upcoming season

Summary

Nolan Traore of the Brooklyn Nets detailed his focus on physical training and skill enhancement during the offseason. At a recent Media Day, Traore reported he gained ten pounds and grew an inch, now measuring 6-foot-4 and 190 pounds. He emphasized working on his shooting and overall physicality to better prepare for the upcoming season. Traore is likely competing for the starting point guard position, facing challenges from teammates Mikel Brown Jr. and Ben Saraf. Brown is currently hindered by an ankle injury, which may affect his chances this training camp.

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•Traore averaged 8.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists last season.
•He spent significant time in the gym focused on physicality and shooting.
•Competing for the starting point guard spot against Brown and Saraf.
•Brown is dealing with a left ankle injury as the camp begins.
•Traore's improvements may determine his playing time and role this season.

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Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore explained what his goals were for this offseason as he worked on strengthening his body and his overall game.
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