The Brooklyn Nets are having, what I would call: a busy yet lowkey off-season.
Cameron “Killa Cam” Thomas’s offensive prowess has led to his re-signing by the team. A one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to stay with the team.
Fan-favorites Day’Ron Sharpe and Zaire Williams are also signed to new contracts. Adding continuity and backup. The former is the alternative if the team decides to move on from center Nicholas Claxton.
The Nets also acquired veterans Terrance Mann, Haywood Highsmith, and 2023 Denver Nuggets champion Michael Porter Jr. Courtesy of General Manager Sean Marks’ trades and decision-making.
Furthermore, the Nets have put more focus on rebuilding. The team has kept all five first round draft picks consisting of French guard Nolan Traore (19th), forward Drake Powell (22nd), guard Ben Saraf (26th), forward Danny Wolf (27th), and forward Adou Thiero (36th).
Many are not thrilled but it’s at least something. Especially since earlier this month, the Nets acquired Atlanta Hawks combo guard Kobe Bufkin.
It’s interesting to note that the Brooklyn Nets currently have three point guards on the roster so why add another one? Apparently, the team wanted to draft him two years ago but it was too late for him to be picked.
Aside from his history with Nets assistant Juwan Howard, the latter was his coach back in Bufkin’s college days in Michigan. The combo guard has a history of not being healthy. During his Atlanta Hawks tenure, Bufkin had made 27 appearances overall in 2 years. He also had a season-ending shoulder injury this past December.
Not good signs but his appearance in the 2025 NBA Summer League showed a different story. Bufkin averaged 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists which shows promise.
However, at the same time, it’s hard to determine whether he can provide for the team on a regular basis. He has a questionable injury history and if the team is willing to take a chance on him, then so be it.
The Brooklyn Nets made the decision and now they have to live with it.
