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Nets Use Layoff to Assign Rookies Drake Powell and Ben Saraf to Long Island

Brooklyn leverages the NBA Cup break to load its first-year guards with live game reps.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Ben Saraf #77 of the Brooklyn Nets dunks the ball during the game against the Utah Jazz at Barclays Center on December 04, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 01: Drake Powell #4 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Charlotte Hornets at Barclays Center on December 01, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 116-103. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Dec 6, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf (77) dribbles up court during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Powell and Saraf were sent to the G League on Monday for games Tuesday and Wednesday before Brooklyn returns to face the Mavericks on Friday in Dallas.
  • In Powell’s first G League appearance, Long Island fell 112–107 to College Park as he posted 8 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists; Saraf added 10 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists on 2-for-10 shooting.
  • Both rookies had been seeing meaningful NBA minutes recently, with Powell carving out a rotation role after early ankle injuries and Saraf rejoining the mix after an initial G League recalibration.
  • Danny Wolf was not assigned and remains with Brooklyn after breaking into the rotation, contributing double-figure scoring and floor spacing over the past several games.
  • Head coach Jordi Fernández underscored the Nets’ unified development model with Long Island, with staff monitoring assignments closely and plans to attend Wednesday’s game.