Brooklyn

Nets

Williams averaged 10 points and 4.3 boards across 63 games with Brooklyn last season. His impact in the realm of fantasy hoops was muted, and even on a rebuilding Brooklyn team, his impact in 2025-26 will likely be the same.

Brooklyn picked up the team options of all four players, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. All four held streaming value at some point last season, but there is no guarantee that continues next year. With five first-round picks entering the rotation, plus other players returning, there may not be enough minutes to go around. There is no reason to consider rostering any of these players until silly season in March.

The Suns had an eventful first night of the draft as they acquired Mark Williams from the Hornets in a trade and selected Khaman Maluach. The second night of the draft is shaping up to be busy for the Suns as well as the team now controls picks 36, 52 and 59. It’s already clear the team will have a new look next year with Williams and Maluach. Not to mention Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks, who they acquired from the Rockets in the trade for Kevin Durant.

After spending two seasons at Yale, Wolf transferred to Michigan for his final collegiate season, where he averaged 13.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and one three-pointer per game. Simply put, there aren’t many seven-footers who can pass as well as Wolf. The shot was iffy, and the turnovers were bad, but his vision is unique. There are also questions about how effective he can be defensively, though the shot-blocking numbers were decent. Still, it all comes back to the passing for Wolf. A center that can operate as an offensive hub is a coveted piece in the modern NBA. While the Nets do have some young post players on their roster, Wolf brings a different skill set due to his ability to shoot and serve as a facilitator.

A 6’6, 201-pound guard, Saraf began his professional career in Israel before joining German team Ratiopharm Ulm. He found success in Europe, earning MVP honors in the U18 EuroBasket Tournament. Saraf just turned 19, and the young international prospect has a ton of raw potential. His size gives him the physical traits to play either guard position. He may be best suited to play point guard given his strong playmaking abilities, but he can use his big body to score effectively as a two guard.

Powell is on his way to the Brooklyn Nets via trade. The 6’6, 195 pound guard was a one-and-done at UNC last season, averaging 7.4 points, 3.4 boards, 1.1 dimes, 1.4 “stocks” and one triple across 25.6 minutes per game. The raw numbers certainly don’t leap off the page, but Powell showcased his pure athleticism and strong three-point shooting (37.9 percent) as he started 24 of 37 games for the Tar Heels. He can be an effective three-and-D option at the next level, though he’s still raw and will need time to develop. Powell projects to fill a major void for the Nets on the wing and could eventually develop into an elite defender.

Traore didn’t have a phenomenal season for Saint-Quentin, but he was able to put his strengths on full display. He averaged 12.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 22.7 minutes per game across 44 appearances. The 19-year-old has decent size at 6’4”, and his quickness and playmaking make him an intriguing prospect. He isn’t a great shooter or defender, but he is one of the better playmaking options in this class. The Nets’ plan is to keep Traore and eventually pair him with Egor Demin in the same backcourt.

Demin is considered a polarizing prospect in this class. He’s a 6’9” 19-year-old that is one of the best passers in the draft. That alone is enough for him to have elite upside, however, that is the only thing he definitely has going for him. He shot 27.3 percent from deep and 69.5 percent at the free throw line during his lone season at BYU. He isn’t a great defender. He struggles to create his own shot. Demin averaged 10.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 27.5 minutes per game. There aren’t many players of his size that can pass as well as him, but he still comes with a ton of question marks. Fortunately for Demin, he’ll have plenty of room to stretch his wings and work through his growing pains for the rebuilding Nets.

Mann spent most of his career with the Clippers before being sent to Atlanta at the trade deadline in February. Now, he’ll find a new home in Brooklyn, where he’ll provide perimeter defense and a veteran presence in the locker room on a young team that is looking to establish an identity over the next few seasons. Assuming he isn’t moved again, Mann should play a decent-sized role for the Nets, but he won’t be prioritized over the young players, especially with Brooklyn now having five first-round picks.