The Brooklyn Nets are stuck between eras, with the Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden team in the rearview mirror and the franchise ready to rebuild with a slew of upcoming draft picks to utilize after trading Durant and Mikal Bridges for serious hauls.
The 2024–25 Nets were expected to compete for the top spot in the NBA draft lottery. Instead, they've been fairly competitive on the court despite fielding an overmatched roster. First-year coach Jordi Fernández's team has now won three consecutive games, including back-to-back victories over one of the Western Conference's best teams, the Houston Rockets.
