third-most cap space<\/a> in the league, there is a clear trio that makes sense for Brooklyn to part ways with this offseason.<\/p>\nJalen Wilson![\"Nets](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kp69pjwkq3sna8qb9p.jpg\" "\\"Nets")
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Mar 25, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) shoots as Golden State Warriors center Omer Yurtseven (77) defends during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images | John Hefti-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
The former 51st overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft saw a diminished role this season compared to his sophomore season. There’s been little growth since his rookie year, and he’s now 25 years old. Wilson will also become a restricted free agent this offseason.<\/p>\n
His role was primarily as a flamethrower off the bench, shooting 35.5% from three-point range on 2.8 attempts per game. Wilson’s downfall was on the defensive end. He allowed a 52.9% field goal percentage to his opponents, the fourth-worst mark in the league among players who played at least 50 games. <\/p>\n
With other, more promising three-point specialists like Egor Demin and Noah Clowney on the roster, Wilson lacks a niche to stay with the team.<\/p>\n
Ochai Agbaji![\"Nets](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kp6e9qnwpwx3wp5q1t.jpg\" "\\"Nets")
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Mar 29, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ochai Agbaji (30) shoots the ball while defended by Sacramento Kings guard\/forward Daeqwon Plowden (29) during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images | John Jones-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
Agbaji came over to the Nets on Feb. 4 as a salary dump for the Toronto Raptors. He will turn 26 years old at the end of this month and didn’t showcase enough of a unique skill set in 20 games played. He was a solid scorer inside the arc, shooting 59.6% on two-point field goals, but was often too reliant on the deep ball \u2013\u2013 nearly 60% of his shots came from three. <\/p>\n
He is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason, and could be sought after by other teams looking for cheap contributors. Agbaji still has potential, but is in a precarious position surrounded by younger guards that Brooklyn has invested more into.<\/p>\n
Malachi Smith![\"Brooklyn](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kp6k9p1cw54349377q.jpg\" "\\"Brooklyn")
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Apr 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Brooklyn Nets Malachi Smith (18) and Toronto Raptors Brandon Ingram (3) battle for a loose ball during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images | Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
In a feel-good story that came late in the Nets’ season, Smith received his first standard NBA contract on April 4. He had previously signed two 10-day contracts and played for Brooklyn’s G League affiliate.<\/p>\n
The reality is that his contract is easy to dump off in the 2026-27 season. Smith has a team option that the Nets are likely to void. Despite high-level three-point shooting and playmaking, he is 26 years old and has no chance of eating into Egor Demin or Nolan Traor\u00e9’s minutes.<\/p>\n
The feesible way that Smith could stay within the organization is on a two-way deal.<\/p>\n
Getting rid of these three players would lay the groundwork to bring in rookies and free agents. Brooklyn doesn’t need to use all of its draft picks \u2013\u2013 there’s a high chance they walk away from the draft with less than three selections \u2013\u2013 and instead focuses on bringing in proven veterans.<\/p>\n
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