Scotto: Nets Looking to Move Into Top 4 of 2026 NBA Draft

The Brooklyn Nets have been one of the more exploratory teams picking within the top 7, as various backcourt and frontcourt prospects have been mocked to pick No. 6.

But, on Saturday, Senior NBA Insider Michael Scotto mentioned the Nets as a team looking to get aggressive and move into the top 4, meaning the front office likely has not come to a decision about their top prospect at their current standing.

Scotto noted the Nets additional draft compensation, writing that the franchise could package the No. 6 pick with future first-round draft picks.

Of course, moving up to pick No. 1 seems unattainable, but with the Utah Jazz seemingly undecided, and teams like Memphis and Chicago potentially looking for additional compensation, the Nets could be inclined to make a move.

After drafting multiple point guards in the first round of last year's draft, moving up for a wing talent like Duke's Cameron Boozer or North Carolina's Caleb Wilson would fit Brooklyn's timeline, while giving Michael Porter Jr. a physical, different type of forward to play alongside.

Boozer, the reigning National Player of the Year, averaged 22.5 points per game along with 10.2 rebounds, dominating opposing forwards on the inside.

The 6-foot-9 wing also led the Blue Devils in assists, demonstrating his playmaking ability.

Boozer has one of the highest floors in the lottery due to his fundamental game style, and efficient shot selection.

At Duke, Boozer was a walking double-double, leading the nation with 22.

His rebounding prowess and physicality would compliment Porter's perimeter game style, while giving Brooklyn flexibility in lineup construction.

While Boozer is not your typical NBA 5-man, he has the size to play the center position in spurts, giving the Nets options.

Wilson, on the other hand, has maybe the highest ceiling in the class due to his unique size and abilities.

Despite missing time with a hand injury, the 6-foot-10 high flyer recorded a nation-leading 67 dunks with the Tar Heels, earning Second Team All-American honors.

Wilson created multiple viral moments during his freshman campaign, demonstrating his unreal athletic and jumping ability.

Like Boozer, Wilson was essentially an automatic double-double when he stepped on the floor, averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game.

Wilson is also a dynamic defender, posting 1.5 steals and 1.4 rejections per contest.

If Brooklyn is able to move up a few spots, adding Boozer or Wilson would be a huge influx of talent and youth to the Nets' frontcourt.

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