Update on the tank rankings

Feb 16, 2026 8:49 PMPublished Feb 16, 2026 8:49 PM

The Nets are currently the fifth-worst team in the NBA. Lottery odds go as follows, per Tankathon:

Kings (12-44): 14.0%
Wizards (14-39): 14.0%
Hawks via Pelicans (15-41): 14.0%
Pacers (15-40): 12.5%
Nets (15-38): 10.5%

The Nets are only one loss behind the Wizards, technically, but the difference between the No. 2 pick and No. 5 pick in this draft could be massive. Darryn Peterson, A.J. Dybantsa and Cam Boozer are franchise-changing talents, and a lot of people are high on Caleb Wilson as well. If the Nets end up with the No. 5 pick, they could miss out on a true star once again.

How would you like to see the Nets handle the back half of the season?