The depth of Brooklyn Nets’ rebuild is a pivotal decision, and neither owner Joe Tsai nor GM Sean Marks has shown their cards yet. However, industry insiders believe the Nets are aiming for a quicker and less painful path to reconstruct the team. The next steps in free agency and how the team handles veterans like Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith will be telling.
NBA expectations lean towards the Nets favoring a shorter rebuild. The strategy involves using the 16 first-round picks they’ve amassed and letting expiring contracts run out. With $80 million in cap space expected by 2025, Brooklyn aims to plant the seeds for significant improvement. Unlike strategies of the past, today’s market trends suggest building through trades and smart cap management due to superstars’ tendency to re-sign and request trades later.
While the Nets may not take the deep rebuild approach like Detroit, they are prepared to leverage their draft assets. This includes potentially moving players like Bridges to boost their future prospects. The expectation is clear: a focused rebuild targeting 2025 as a pivot year.
