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Nets Open Camp With Five First-Rounders as Point Guard Job and Roles Come Up for Grabs

Training camp opens with roles unsettled, signaling a development-first approach.

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Apr 3, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez speaks to his players at a break in the action during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Brooklyn begins camp integrating five 2025 first-round picks as veterans try to hold rotation spots.
  • Oddsmakers project roughly 20.5 wins for 2025-26, underscoring expectations for an early rebuild phase.
  • Egor Demin enters as the frontrunner to start at point guard after a strong Summer League showing.
  • The point guard rotation is open, with Demin, Nolan Traoré, Ben Saraf and recent trade addition Kobe Bufkin competing for minutes.
  • The Nets could end up with the youngest roster in NBA history, and several rookies may see G League time as coach Jordi Fernández emphasizes player development.