Alongside that, the Nets will also likely be looking to contend for a spot in the postseason. Although their rebuild isn\u2019t at the stage where most teams would start looking to win, the Nets don\u2019t have control of their 2027 first-round pick.<\/p>\n
Instead, the pick is owed via swap to the Houston Rockets, effectively giving Brooklyn <\/a>no reason to tank. With the freedom to compete for a postseason spot next season without worrying about draft lottery ramifications, the Nets should be right in the middle of the play-in race.<\/p>\n Given Brooklyn\u2019s young players potentially being in the midst of a play-in race and having some extra experience going into the 2027 offseason, it has seemed like the logical next step for Brooklyn to continue building on that and trying to compete. However, it might make sense for Brooklyn to get that sort of experience and take a step back again.<\/p>\n With the veteran forward duo of Randle and Michael Porter Jr. running the show, and the Nets being without a clear franchise cornerstone from their recent draft classes, going back into a rebuild may be a smart option. Especially considering the potential value Randle or Porter could have next offseason, the Nets may be wise to lock up their long-term futures and\/or trade them for young players or draft assets.\u00a0<\/p>\n Ultimately, there may not be any level of development from Brooklyn\u2019s current roster that will get it into the top tier of the league. Considering the Nets <\/a>have all of their future first-round picks beyond the 2027 pick, Sean Marks and company could sell high on a good season and again pursue their next franchise star through the draft.<\/p>\n With the new draft lottery odds, that strategy may be the clear path for the Nets without even needing to tear anything down. While the Nets should be a fun team next season and could even find themselves back in the postseason, it shouldn\u2019t be seen as a promise for competitive basketball in the immediate future.<\/p>\n
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