While most players deep in their careers would love to go play somewhere they could immediately compete for a championship, those opportunities aren\u2019t always available, and some veterans could see an opportunity for a larger role in Brooklyn than they\u2019d have elsewhere. While all of those things certainly line up, the Nets should refrain from signing anyone in that group, even if it\u2019s quite tempting.<\/p>\n
With some of the biggest names remaining, including former All-Stars Russell Westbrook, DeMar DeRozan and Bradley Beal, the Nets would be best-suited to keep the core they have untouched. Development should still be the top priority, and there are already several new faces in Brooklyn for next season.<\/p>\n
Also dealing with the uncertain futures<\/a> of Michael Porter Jr. and Randle, adding another proven player could make things even tougher for the Nets to evaluate. Not adding a veteran would also give some extra flexibility to Brooklyn later in the season.<\/p>\n If things go south for the Nets and they end up in the midst of another season with 20-something wins, they likely wouldn\u2019t be having to work out any potential buyouts or have to worry about shutting down a veteran to get more reps for their young players. While the veteran leadership of someone like Westbrook or DeRozan could certainly be valuable, their inclusion could add another layer of issues later in the year.<\/p>\n Perhaps a few weeks into the season, Brooklyn could have a need addressed by signing a veteran who is still available, but for now, the Nets <\/a>shouldn\u2019t be spending any of their offseason energy on adding an experienced player.<\/p>\n
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