Nolan Traore
#88PG · Brooklyn Nets
Day-to-Day
Height
6'3"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
20
Experience
0 yrs
D+
D-
D
D-
N/A
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The Verdict on Nolan, in One Read
On the field, Nolan Traore grades out as a shaky PG for Brooklyn Nets (D Impact). That places him 74th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at D+, a slight overpay. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 47 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 37.3% | 33.3% | 77.3% |
| 2025-26 | | 49 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 3.7 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 49 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 3.7 | 37.3% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ MIL | L 108-125 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5-14 | 1-9 | +3 |
| Tue, 4/7 | vs MIL | W 96-90 | 9 | 5 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$12.0M
Guaranteed
$7.8M
AAV
$3.8M/yr
Guaranteed %65%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Nolan Traore's contract with the Brooklyn Nets is graded as a D+ CVI. At $3.8M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Nolan's production is currently below the league median for point guards, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $3.8M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the point guard market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court value. At 20, Nolan has years of development ahead, which adds significant upside to this contract. The 3-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
D-
#74 of 93 Point Guards
FCA+
Nolan Traore earns a D- Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA point guards this season. Through 47 games, Nolan is contributing 8.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game in his role. Nolan's best relative area is APG at 3.7, though it still falls below the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is RPG at 1.7 (point guard median: 5.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Nolan ranks 74th. At 20, Nolan is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Brooklyn Nets.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Nolan's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Nolan Compares at the Position
Nolan Traore ranks 74th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Nolan between RayJ Dennis (D-) just ahead and Jamaree Bouyea (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
RayJ DennisAtlanta HawksD-Bub CarringtonWashington WizardsD-Devin CarterSacramento KingsD-Nolan TraoreD-
Graded lower
Jamaree BouyeaPhoenix SunsTransaction History
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About this player
Nolan Traore is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at PG for the Brooklyn Nets. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Nolan Traore, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D+, Performance D-, Sentiment D-.
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