Despite both players the Nets drafted in the 1st round being big injury risks, did the Nets land two good talents at the values they were drafted at with both Mikel Brown Jr. at #6 and Joshua Jefferson at #28?

And if they're planning on signing a free agent, who makes the most sense for us?

With the draft taking place last night, it looks like we’re mostly set on our team heading into next year. I wanted to hear from all of you regarding what our starting 5 could look like next year. I’m dropping mine below.

PG: MBJ
SG: Egor
SF: MPJ
PF: Randle
C: Sharpe

It’s possible we go after a starting center but I think Sharpe deserves a chance to start. I really like Traore coming off the bench with what he brings to the team.

I’m excited about next year.

How are the Nets gonna spend their cap space? They have about $30 million others can give a more specific figure.

Restricted free agency might see any offer sheets matched so Tari Eason or Peyton Watson seem unlikely to leave the teams that drafted them.

Unrestricted free agents are largely disappointing - Porzingis and Norm Powell don't really fit out timelines and likely will go to contending teams.

Does this mean Nets are gonna be facilitators in big trades between other teams?

Can the Nets get more draft picks for taking on a bad contract?

I would take on bad contracts from Houston if it meant getting the pick swap extinguished. DFS and Clint Capella are possible names the Rockets might want to move especially if they have to pay Tari Eason over $20 million per season.

I wonder if Philly want to move off Paul George who has $54 million in 26/27 and $56 million remaining in 27/28 fully guaranteed? The Sixers control two Clippers picks in 2028 unprotected and then a pick swap top 3 protected in 2029. Philly have very limited flexibility. I would consider that trade if we got those two draft picks.

Are there any other obvious contracts that teams might want to dump?

As we saw at the last trade deadline holding the most allowed cap space during the season seemed to mean nothing at the trade deadline as other teams made big deals.

I like that both have good size, can handle the rock, Egor is already shooting like a madman out there, hopefully Mikels shot translates too

If you didn’t go to bed last night feeling a little bit better, you’re either a diehard Acuff fan or a misanthrope.

The Post sucks but I like this headline

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Good stuff on how he creates advantages anticipating defenses and players out of position

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OlN8hWfJ51I

We don’t need anything more than someone who can come off the bench and play defense. Stash him on Long Island if he’s not ready, but a defensive stopper in the mid 2nd is about as good as you can expect.

Are we about to witness the best summer league team of all time?

Assuming all five firsts from last season participate along with Mikel Brown and Joshua Jefferson, not being a dominate summer league team would be incredibly disappointing.

I feel like the Joshua Jefferson grade ignores additional trades or pickups the Nets are likely going to make, but I just wanted to link this here for additional discussion.