Nets' Tyler Bilodeau: Set to serve as two-way player
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Bliodeau's (rest) first NBA season is set to come as a two-way player in 2026-27.
The Nets grabbed Bliodeau in the second round of the draft earlier this summer and quickly signed the rookie to a two-way contract thereafter. That said, the 22-year-old figures to spend most his time developing with the G League's Long Island Nets and is likely to have a hard time mustering much fantasy relevance in 2026-27.
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Nets' Chaney Johnson: Set for second year with Nets
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Johnson (rest) is getting ready to reprise his role as a two-way player for Brooklyn in 2026-27.
Johnson signed a two-way contract with the Nets in June after occupying a two-way roster spot with the club a year ago. Such a role leaves Johnson more likely to begin the new season as a featured part of the G League's Long Island Nets as opposed to the NBA squad, unless injuries strike the parent team at some point between training camp and the regular season.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Searching for better results
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Powell (rest) is looking to improve this season following a poor rookie campaign in 2025-26.
Powell struggled to make an impression on either end of the floor during his rookie year, averaging 6.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 steals per game while shooting just 40.2 percent from the floor over 63 regular-season appearances (24 starts) in 2025-26. While it appears unlikely he'll start the new year in the first unit, Powell should at least have a leg up on veterans Keon Ellis and Terance Mann for Brooklyn's backup role at shooting guard before training camp kicks off in September.
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Nets' Terance Mann: Role uncertain for 2026-27
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Mann (knee) is unlikely to begin the 2026-27 season as a starter and appears to be buried on the depth chart.
Mann started 51 of his 63 regular-season appearances during his first year with the Nets in 2025-26, but he's all but certain to begin the new campaign as a reserve instead. Brooklyn drafted Mikel Brown in the first round this summer and is also set to get Egor Demin back in the mix, potentially leaving Mann behind Drake Powell, Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore (foot) in a position to fight for scraps with Keon Ellis off the bench.
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Nets' Mikel Brown: Ready for rookie year
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Brown (rest) is primed for a significant role ahead of his rookie season in 2026-27.
The Nets chose Brown with the No. 6 overall pick in this year's draft, so they likely have big plans in mind for the 20-year-old guard right away in 2026-27. Brown, who averaged 15.0 points, 4.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.2 three-pointers per game over four Summer League appearances, is lined up to share Brooklyn's starting backcourt with Egor Demin.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Preparing for second season
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Saraf (rest) is in line for a reserve role in 2026-27 after the Nets drafted Mikel Brown earlier this summer.
The 2025 first-rounder bookended his rookie campaign as a starter, but a bench role appears more likely to open this season now that Brown is in the fold and Egor Demin is healthy. Nolan Traore is recovering from offseason knee surgery but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in the fall, so Saraf is set to battle with youngsters Traore and Drake Powell as well as veterans Keon Ellis and Terance Mann for playing time in the second unit.
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Nets' Danny Wolf: Lesser role incoming
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Wolf (rest) is ticketed for a reserve role in 2026-27 after the Nets acquired Julius Randle from Minnesota earlier this offseason.
Wolf closed last season as a starter while the Nets gradually began shutting down most of their key players, but the 2025 first-rounder might even struggle for a significant Opening Night role in 2026-27. Not only did Brooklyn add Randle as its starting power forward, but the team also signed Moritz Wagner and drafted Joshua Jefferson to further upgrade the frontcourt.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Gearing up for second season
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Demin (rest) is looking to take a step forward ahead of his second NBA season in 2026-27.
The 2025 first-rounder is coming off an exciting Summer League run, having averaged 21.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.8 steals and 2.6 three-pointers per game over five appearances. Demin is set to work alongside a new backcourt partner after the Nets drafted Mikel Brown earlier this summer, and he should operate as a full-time starter in 2026-27.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Could see fewer touches
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Porter (hamstring) could see his offensive role shift after the Nets acquired Julius Randle, who figures to become one of the focal points of Brooklyn's half-court offense, Sameer Kumar of SI.com reports.
While Porter should continue to benefit from Randle's ability to draw defensive attention, Randle's high-usage style may reduce Porter's shot volume after he emerged as the team's top-scoring option last season. Porter should still have plenty of fantasy appeal due to his elite shooting and rebounding, but his scoring upside may take a slight hit if Randle dominates possessions as expected.
Ukomadu logged 23 points (9-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 2-5 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 24 minutes during Sunday's 108-90 Summer League win over the Thunder.
Ukomadu made the most of an expanded role Sunday, posting a game-high 23 points. Ukomadu also did well on the glass, grabbing five of his nine rebounds on the offensive end. The 24-year-old saw just seven total minutes in two appearances at Summer League before Sunday's contest, so his performance was critical for his chances at getting a training camp spot.
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Nets' Dion Brown: Logs triple-double in SL
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Brown recorded 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 assists, 10 rebounds and two steals in 31 minutes during Sunday's 108-90 Summer League win over the Thunder.
Brown took advantage of an expanded role Sunday, posting a game high in assists, matching a game high in rebounds and leading the Nets' starting five in scoring. Brown saw just 22 minutes across the team's three other Summer League games, but made a good impression when given an opportunity. He will join the Nets for training camp, as he is on an Exhibit 10 deal.
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Nets' Tyler Bilodeau: Resting Sunday
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Bilodeau (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Bilodeau will be held out of the Nets' Summer League finale. In four Las Vegas Summer League games, the two-way player averaged 4.2 points and 2.8 rebounds in 19.6 minutes per showing.
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Nets' Joshua Jefferson: Won't suit up Sunday
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Jefferson (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Jefferson is healthy but will be sidelined for the Nets' Summer League finale for rest purposes. The rookie out of Iowa State averaged 7.3 points, 2.0 steals, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.2 minutes per contest across three Summer League appearances in Las Vegas.
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Nets' Chaney Johnson: Won't go Sunday
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Johnson (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game versus Oklahoma City, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Johnson will take a seat for the Nets' Summer League finale. The two-way player was productive in four Las Vegas Summer League appearances, averaging 13.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 1.8 assists in 26.6 minutes per game.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Resting Sunday
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Saraf (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Saraf is healthy but will be sidelined for the Nets' Summer League finale for rest purposes. He'll close the summer averaging 10.0 points, 3.3 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23.9 minutes per contest across six appearances between the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Out Sunday
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Powell (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Powell will sit out the Nets' Summer League finale. The 2025 first-rounder struggled mightily with efficiency over four Las Vegas Summer League appearances, averaging 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 assists while shooting 25.9 percent from the field in 22.8 minutes per tilt.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Won't play in Summer League finale
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Demin (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Demin is healthy but will be inactive for the Nets' Summer League finale for rest purposes. The 20-year-old scored at least 20 points in all five of his Summer League appearances between the California Classic and Las Vegas. He figures to play a significant role in Brooklyn's backcourt during the 2026-27 campaign.
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Nets' Danny Wolf: Won't suit up Sunday
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Wolf (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Wolf will sit out Brooklyn's Summer League finale for rest purposes. The 22-year-old big man will finish the Las Vegas Summer League with averages of 11.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 21.4 minutes per tilt across four outings.
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