Brooklyn Nets
Eastern Conference · Atlantic Division
GM: Sean Marks
Roster grades based on player performance, contract value, and fan sentiment.
Fan Verdict
Grade this team's roster:
18
Players
6
Transactions
12
Contracts Graded
*(15 active roster + 2 two-way contracts)
Contract Value Index
The Brooklyn Nets are getting outstanding value across the roster, earning a A+ CVI grade across 12 contracts evaluated. 12 contracts grade as positive value (B+ or better), while 0 fall below fair market value. The front office has demonstrated strong financial discipline, finding value throughout the roster. With cap space well-allocated, the team has flexibility for future moves and mid-season upgrades. Of 18 total rostered players, 12 have contracts eligible for CVI evaluation. This is one of the best-managed payrolls in the NBA, positioning the franchise well for sustained success.
Team Performance
The Brooklyn Nets roster grades as average overall, earning a C Performance grade based on 18 graded players. The roster lacks an elite-graded performer, which limits the team's ceiling in a star-driven league. 3 players grade as quality starters (B-range), 15 as rotation contributors (C-range), and 0 as depth or below (D/F-range). The roster profile is heavy on rotation-level talent, suggesting a team still searching for a true core. An active offseason with 6 moves shows the front office is aggressively reshaping the roster.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Fan and media sentiment around the Brooklyn Nets's offseason has been overwhelmingly negative, earning a F overall sentiment grade. Of 6 graded moves, 0 received positive reactions, 6 were mixed, and 0 drew negative sentiment. The most well-received move was the Malachi Smith acquisition, which earned a C sentiment grade. The most criticized move was the Haywood Highsmith transaction, which received a C sentiment grade. There is widespread concern among fans about the team's direction and decision-making.
Transactions (6)
Brooklyn Nets sign Malachi Smith
Malachi Smith
Brooklyn Nets sign Grant Nelson
Grant Nelson
Brooklyn Nets release Ochai Agbaji
Ochai Agbaji
Brooklyn Nets acquire F Hunter Tyson via trade
Hunter Tyson (F)
Brooklyn Nets acquire G Ochai Agbaji and draft consideration via trade
Ochai Agbaji and draft consideration (G)
Brooklyn Nets release F Haywood Highsmith
Haywood Highsmith (F)
Roster (18)
| Name | # | POS | Exp | College | CVI | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Day'Ron Sharpe | 20 | C | 4 | North Carolina | C+ | B- |
 Nic Claxton | 33 | C | 6 | Georgia | -- | B- |
 Danny Wolf | 2 | PF | 0 | Michigan | C+ | C |
 E.J. Liddell | 9 | PF | 2 | Ohio State | -- | C- |
 Jalen Wilson | 22 | PF | 2 | Kansas | C- | D+ |
 Josh Minott | 00 | PF | 3 | Memphis | C+ | C |
 Noah Clowney | 21 | PF | 2 | Alabama | C- | C- |
 Egor Demin | 8 | PG | 0 | BYU | C- | C- |
 Nolan Traore | 88 | PG | 0 | -- | C | C- |
 Tyson Etienne | 10 | PG | 1 | Wichita State | -- | C- |
 Chaney Johnson | 31 | SF | 0 | Auburn | -- | C |
 Michael Porter Jr. | 17 | SF | 6 | Missouri | D+ | B- |
 Ziaire Williams | 1 | SF | 4 | Stanford | C | C+ |
 Ben Saraf | 77 | SG | 0 | -- | C | C- |
 Drake Powell | 4 | SG | 0 | North Carolina | C | C- |
M Malachi Smith | 18 | SG | 0 | Gonzaga | -- | C |
 Ochai Agbaji | 30 | SG | 3 | Kansas | D+ | C- |
 Terance Mann | 14 | SG | 6 | Florida State | -- | C |