way too early power rankings<\/a> for next season. The Nets found themselves way lower on the list than many may expect, coming in at 29th. Here’s what writer Brad Botkin had to say about Brooklyn.<\/p>\n“The Nets traded for Julius Randle, but that deal hasn’t been made official yet. Is Brooklyn just keeping as much cap space open as possible to see if anyone comes calling to dump salary?<\/p>\n
Are they going to renegotiate Michael Porter Jr.’s deal? Nic Claxton is out. Keon Ellis and Moe Wagner are in.<\/p>\n
Could the Nets trade MPJ and look to sign Peyton Watson? Whatever they do, they are not going to be a good team this season. But they’re aiming, like everyone else, to also not be in the bottom three.”<\/p>\n
Brad Botkin, CBS Sports<\/p>\n
Botkin’s criticism of the roster is fair, but ranking them as the second-to-worst team in the league is harsh. He has teams like the Kings, Grizzlies, and Bulls ahead of the Nets. There’s a good argument to be made that the Nets have a more talented roster than all of those teams. All of these teams have holes, but the Nets may be able to outplay those holes with the depth Marks has built.<\/p>\n
Brooklyn is not going to be any kind of powerhouse this season. They’re just hoping to be in the race for a play-in spot. But ranking them at 29th out of 30 teams is disingenuous to the roster the front office has put together. <\/p>\n
There are high-level scorers in Michael Porter Jr. and Randle. There are high-caliber young guards in Brown and Demin. And the bench could surprise some people after the additions of Keon Ellis and Mo Wagner.<\/p>\n
The Nets will hope to use lists like these as fuel this season. They’ll need it if they want to start winning games and accelerating the rebuild.<\/p>\n
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