They have oodles of cap space (more than twice as much as any other team) and future Draft picks with which to acquire veteran talent, but don’t have the requisite complementary players with which to surround a star and immediately move to the top of the Eastern Conference.

While the NBA Draft buzz surrounding the Brooklyn Nets regards the No. 8 pick, the No. 19 pick could be just as impactful in a loaded class.

Their fall to the No. 8 pick put several household college names, such as Jeremiah Fears, Tre Johnson, Kon Kneuppel and Khaman Maluach, within their range. However, French phenom Noa Essengue is creeping into the conversation as he continues to flash his raw potential overseas.

Brooklyn Nets will look to add a primary ballhandler and playmaking guard. They would like a young lead guard who can run the offense and develop as a long-term starter. However, Nic Claxton’s current 4-year, $97 million deal expires in 2028 so drafting a replacement to potentially trade him is a possibility.

FOX Sports Research delivers its first NBA mock draft. Find out where the top prospects will land on June 25th.

The Brooklyn Nets head into the 2025 NBA offseason with the most cap space in the league. Could they attract Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid?

Shooting is a coveted skill in the NBA, and the Nets worked out the top shooter in the upcoming draft. At least, that’s how Chaz Lanier views himself.

Here's everything you need to know about this year's NBA draft, which will be held over two days in late June.