{"id":288750,"date":"2026-07-07T01:04:44","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T01:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/288750\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T01:04:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T01:04:44","slug":"the-brooklyn-nets-have-a-problem-demar-derozan-could-help-solve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/288750\/","title":{"rendered":"The Brooklyn Nets Have a Problem DeMar DeRozan Could Help Solve"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brooklyn Nets have had quite the offseason, acquiring Julius Randle<\/a> and drafting Mikel Brown Jr., who the Nets see as a big part of their future<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Though the Nets missed out on Jaylen Brown, they can look to the trade market<\/a> or free agency to upgrade their scoring.<\/p>\n

DeMar DeRozan could bring the Nets just that, as he’s free to sign anywhere after getting released<\/a> by the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.<\/p>\n

DeRozan averaged 18.4 points on 49.7% shooting and 4.1 assists per game this past season, proving he still has plenty left in the tank at 36 years old.<\/p>\n

The Nets’ offense is set to run through Michael Porter Jr. and Randle this upcoming season, but neither are quite the three-level scoring threat DeRozan is.<\/p>\n

DeRozan can knock down any shot in the midrange, get downhill and attract multiple defenders his way.<\/p>\n

He’d be an excellent fit with Randle in the pick-and-roll, as both can make plays for each other given their respective playmaking skils.<\/p>\n

DeRozan’s knack for operating as a lead ball handler could also help Egor D\u00ebmin<\/a> and Brown operate as off-ball shooters, improving their ability to get free and knock down the catch-and-shoot 3-pointer.<\/p>\n

DeRozan, of course, will require the ball to be in his hands a lot of the time in order for him to play up to his maximum potential. <\/p>\n

However, competition puts pressure on everyone to play up to the best of their abilities, so having an established All-Star and veteran in the mix could encourage guys like D\u00ebmin, Brown and everyone else at the guard and wing positions to elevate their play and ensure they’re a regular part of the rotation each night.<\/p>\n

The Nets also ahve no incentive to tank next season, so it’s not unreasonable to think that a core of Porter, Randle and DeRozan could help the Nets sneak into one of the play-in spots, especially if D\u00ebmin and Brown find their footing as a backcourt duo throughout the season.<\/p>\n

At this stage, it seems much more likely that DeRozan ends up joining a contender in an effort to win his first championship, as there are plenty of teams competiting for the Larry O’Brien trophy who could use that scoring boost.<\/p>\n

However, if DeRozan still wants to get as many opportunities as possible to put the ball through the hoop, Brooklyn may just be the spot for him.<\/p>\n

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