Breaking down Nets’ 2024-25 roster heading into NBA training camp
The Post’s Brian Lewis takes a deep dive into the Nets’ 2024-25 roster before training camp begins.
Nic Claxton
Age: 25
Position: C
Height/Weight: 6-11/215
Coach Jordi Fernandez insists Claxton can win Defensive Player of the Year. The rising young center might be the most complete player on the roster.
Noah Clowney
Age: 20
Position: PF/C
Height/Weight: 6-9/210
Even the Nets were surprised at how quickly the teen rookie came on down the stretch. He’s looked good in pickup games. Can he vie for a starting spot blocking shots next to Claxton?
Dorian Finney-Smith
Age: 31
Position: PF
Height/Weight: 6-7/220
Able to opt out after the season, the veteran probably has more value to a contender. Will he get moved before the deadline?
Bojan Bogdanovic
Age: 35
Position: SF
Height/Weight: 6-7/226
He had multiple surgeries after the season. Though there haven’t been any buyout talks, the 35-year-old deadeye shooter is still doing individual work and hasn’t been playing pickup yet.
Cam Johnson
Age: 28
Position: SF/PF
Height/Weight: 6-8/210
A veteran on the market like Finney-Smith, except he’s got three more years left on his deal — and the best jumper on the roster.
Cam Thomas
Age: 22
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-3/210
He averaged 26.6 points from his March 9 return from injury onward, and 28.0 over the final 10 games. Can he challenge for a scoring title?
Ben Simmons
Age: 28
Position: PG
Height/Weight: 6-10/240
His health will be the first-, second- and third-biggest questions of camp. He’s cleared and looked good in pickup games, and the three-time All-Star’s availability will determine the season.
Dennis Schroder
Age: 31
Position: PG
Height/Weight: 6-1/175
The nominal starter at the point and a proven leader from international play, will he earn the job in camp?
Ziaire Williams
Age: 23
Position: F
Height/Weight: 6-8/185
Brooklyn grabbed the 2021 lottery pick, and a future second-rounder, in an offseason salary dump from the Grizzlies. He’s reportedly looked good in summer workouts.
Day’Ron Sharpe
Age: 22
Position: C
Height/Weight: 6-9/265
Will he lay claim to the backup center job behind Claxton, or will that go to Clowney?
Trendon Watford
Age: 23
Position: PF
Height/Weight: 6-8/237
He showed some ability as a secondary playmaker down the stretch last season.
Keon Johnson
Age: 22
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-5/185
He’ll get a $700,000 bonus if he’s on the roster on Opening Night.
Shake Milton
Age: 27
Position: SG
Height/Weight: 6-5/205
Arrived from the Knicks in the Bridges deal. With his next two years non-guaranteed and the team retooling, his Nets future is in flux.
Dariq Whitehead
Age: 20
Position: F
Height/Weight: 6-6/220
Injuries essentially ruined the first-round pick’s rookie season. After a lackluster Summer League, one of the league’s youngest players will look to show he’s healthy again.
Jalen Wilson
Age: 23
Position: F
Height/Weight: 6-6/220
He was the MVP of Las Vegas Summer League. Now can the second-round pick earn a spot in the rotation?
Yongxi “Jacky” Cui
Age: 21
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-5/190
Nets owner Joe Tsai has said he wanted a player from China, and the best young prospect on their national team just got a two-year, two-way deal.
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Jaylen Martin
Age: 20
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-6/216
Signed as a two-way player in February, after being on one with the Knicks (and spending part of last season in Westchester).
Amari Bailey
Age: 20
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-4/189
Former second-round pick who spent most of last season with G-League Greensboro is on an Exhibit 10 and could vie for the last two-way spot.
Killian Hayes
Age: 23
Position: PG
Height/Weight: 6-5/195
A solid defender and good passer, Hayes is a poor shooter. Fixing his shot could be the key to the Exhibit 10 invitee making the roster, a tall order since he’s not eligible for a two-way due to service time.
Tyrese Martin
Age: 25
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-6/215
An Exhibit 10 — i.e., a training camp invite — spent last season with G-League Iowa Wolves and has to vie with Bailey for a two-way spot.
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