The Nets have already made several moves this offseason, but many fans are still waiting for the big splash. With a full roster and few rumors left, is Brooklyn really done—or could another move still be coming?
The Brooklyn Nets entered the offseason with plenty of expectations surrounding what the front office could do with its roster and financial flexibility.
So far, the Nets have been plenty active.
Brooklyn selected Mikel Brown Jr. with the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Joshua Jefferson with the No. 28 pick, and Tyler Bilodeau with the No. 43 pick. The Nets also traded for Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves, re-signed Day’Ron Sharpe, Josh Minott and Chaney Johnson, and signed Keon Ellis and Moritz Wagner.
That gives Brooklyn six new faces on the roster when factoring in Randle, Brown, Jefferson, Bilodeau, Ellis, and Wagner.
Still, there is a feeling among some Nets fans that the offseason has left something to be desired.
There was hope that Brooklyn could make an even bigger splash, potentially adding another star to pair with Randle and the young core. That hasn't happened.
And at this point, it may not happen.
Are the Nets Done?
For all intents and purposes, the Nets appear to be largely done making major moves this offseason.
Brooklyn currently has a full 15-man roster, and there aren't any major trade rumors connecting the Nets to a star on the market. There also haven't been reports indicating that Brooklyn is seriously pursuing any of the notable free agents who remain available.
The Peyton Watson speculation is a good example.
Watson has been mentioned as a potential target for the Nets, particularly after Michael Porter Jr. openly recruited him to Brooklyn. But that seems to be more wishful thinking than anything else. There doesn't appear to be much indication that Watson is actually on Brooklyn's radar.
There has also been some speculation that the Nets could listen to offers for Porter as he heads toward free agency next summer. That's certainly something worth monitoring, but if Brooklyn does ultimately move Porter, it would be surprising to see that happen anytime soon.
The Nets have little reason to rush into a decision.
There's No Easy Roster Spot
The biggest issue facing Brooklyn if it wanted to add another player is pretty simple: Where would that player go?
The Nets already have 15 players under contract.
Terance Mann is one player who could theoretically be moved if Brooklyn wanted to create additional flexibility. Mann still has two years and $31.5 million remaining on his contract, and a trade involving him would likely be more about clearing salary than acquiring a major piece in return.
But Mann isn't exactly someone Brooklyn needs to get rid of.
He's well-liked within the organization and has embraced being a veteran leader for one of the youngest rosters in the NBA. At 29 years old, Mann is now the second-oldest player on the team behind Julius Randle and has become an example for the younger players around him.
That makes him a difficult player to simply move for the sake of making another move.
If the Nets were to trade Mann, it would probably be because they found a deal that made sense financially or helped them improve the roster. Moving him just to open a spot doesn't seem necessary.
The One Area Brooklyn Could Still Address
If the Nets do make another addition, the center position would make the most sense.
Sharpe is currently projected to start at center, with Wagner serving as his backup. Beyond those two, Brooklyn doesn't have a true center on the roster.
Danny Wolf can play the position, but that's not necessarily where the Nets want him spending the majority of his minutes. Wolf is better suited to play alongside another big man rather than being the team's lone interior presence.
This isn't to say Brooklyn has to go out and find another center. Sharpe and Wagner can handle the position, and the Nets have enough versatility elsewhere on the roster.
Still, if the front office decides it wants one more addition before the season, that's probably the position to watch.
Expect More Action Around the Two-Way Spot
While Brooklyn's 15-man roster is full, the Nets do still have one open two-way roster spot.
Bilodeau occupies one of those spots after signing a two-way contract shortly after being selected in the second round, while Chaney Johnson returns on a two-way deal after spending last season with the organization.
The Nets will likely bring several players into training camp to compete for that final spot. That could be where fans see the most roster movement between now and the start of the season.
But don't expect that competition to result in a major offseason splash.
The Bigger Moves May Have to Wait
The Nets have taken steps to improve the roster this offseason, but they haven't gone all-in on trying to become a contender overnight.
Randle gives Brooklyn another established player. Brown gives the Nets another potential foundational piece. The additions of Ellis and Wagner provide more depth, while the organization continues to develop its younger players.
That's probably the bigger story of this offseason.
Brooklyn still has financial and draft flexibility, and there's no reason for the front office to use all of it just because fans are looking for another big move.
If the right opportunity comes along, Sean Marks and the front office can still act. But there's a difference between being capable of making a move and needing to make one.
Right now, the Nets don't appear to need one.
So, are the Nets done making moves this offseason?
It certainly looks that way when it comes to major additions.
There could still be a center added, a trade could unexpectedly materialize, and the final two-way spot will need to be filled. But barring something unforeseen, Brooklyn's roster is largely set.
For Nets fans hoping for another blockbuster, the wait may have to continue until the trade deadline or even next offseason.
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