Overview
- Traoré has produced an encouraging early preseason stretch, averaging about 13 points across three appearances while shooting roughly 65% overall and 57% from three-point range.
- He underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in the offseason, added roughly an inch in height and about 12 pounds of muscle, and says his knee is fully recovered.
- Coach Jordi Fernández praised Traoré’s aggressiveness and confident outside shooting but singled out defensive lapses as the primary area needing improvement.
- Traoré must sustain his production to hold a rotation spot once high draft pick Mikel Brown Jr. returns and the Nets finalize their opening-night depth chart.
- Last season Traoré struggled finishing at the rim — posting the lowest layup success rate among players with 100+ attempts — and his path included time in the G League, so the Nets and fans will watch whether his physical gains translate to more consistent finishing and defense.