The Brooklyn Nets are in full rebuild mode.
Rebuilding and Cap Space:
In recent months, GM Sean Marks has been busy collecting trade assets and setting up the team for a big free-agency splash in 2025. This means the Nets might turn into playoff contenders by the 2025-2026 season. According to The Athletic’s John Hollinger, the Nets could have between $44 million and $65 million in cap space next season. This number could grow if Marks makes some trades.
“The Mikal Bridges trade clearly put the Nets in a new phase,” Hollinger reported. “That likely involves wielding cap space in the summer of 2025; right now, theyโre projected to have between $44 million and $65 million and could easily open up more by making trades involving Cam Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith and others after getting back their 2025 and 2026 first-round draft picks from the Houston Rockets this summer.”
Future Free Agency:
The 2025 free-agent class isn’t looking strong, with names like D’Angelo Russell being among the top choices. Because of this, Marks might take on short-term contracts to save cap space for future summers when better players might be available.
Fans hope that patience pays off for Brooklyn.
Draft Picks Strategy:
Brooklyn also has many draft picks they can use for trades to move up in drafts or snag future stars. With lots of future cap space, many draft picks, and tradable contracts, the Nets control their destiny.
If Marks and his team make smart choices during drafts and free agency, Brooklyn could build a strong team soon. After past mistakes with Durant, Irving, and Harden, we all hope they’ve learned their lesson.
