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Nets 2024-25 roster breakdown ahead of NBA training camp

Nets 2024-25 roster breakdown ahead of NBA training camp

TThe Post’s Brian Lewis takes a deep dive into the Nets’ 2024-25 roster ahead of the start of training camp.

Nick Claxton

Age: 25

Position: C

Size/Weight: 6-11/215

Coach Jordi Fernandez insists Claxton can be named Defensive Player of the Year. The rising young center could be the most complete player on the roster.

Nick Claxton USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Noah Clowney

Age: 20

Position: PF/C

Size/Weight: 6-9/210

Even the Nets were surprised at how quickly the teenage rookie got up to speed. He has performed well in pickup games. Can he compete for a starting shot-blocking spot alongside Claxton?

Dorian Finney Smith

Age: 31

Position: PF

Size/Weight: 6-7/220

Since the veteran can opt out after the season, he is likely more valuable to a contender. Will he be moved before the deadline?

Bojan Bogdanovic

Age: 35

Position: SF

Size/Weight: 6-7/226

After the season he had to undergo several operations. Although there have been no takeover talks, the 35-year-old dead-eye shooter is still working individually and has yet to play pickup.

Bojan Bogdanovic, who played for the Knicks last season, will join the Nets as a veteran. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Cam Johnson

Age: 28

Position: SF/PF

Size/Weight: 6-8/210

A veteran on the market like Finney-Smith, except he still has three years left on his contract – and the best jumper on the squad.

Cam Thomas

Age: 22

Position: G

Size/Weight: 6-3/210

He has averaged 26.6 points since returning from injury on March 9 and 28.0 over the last 10 games. Can he compete for a scoring title?

Cam Thomas Noah K. Murray / New York Post

Ben Simmons

Age: 28

Position: PG

Size/Weight: 6-10/240

His health will be the first, second and third biggest questions in camp. He’s error-free and has performed well in catch-up games, and the three-time All-Star’s availability will determine the season.

Ben Simmons’ health and performance will once again be a question for the Nets as the season begins. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Dennis Schröder

Age: 31

Position: PG

Size/Weight: 6-1/175

As a nominal starter at this point and a proven leader in international play, will he earn the job in camp?

Dennis Schroder will compete for the Nets’ starting point guard spot this season. Noah K. Murray / New York Post

Ziaire Williams

Age: 23

Position: F

Size/Weight: 6-8/185

Brooklyn secured the 2021 lottery pick and a future second-rounder when the Grizzlies took a pay cut in the offseason. He reportedly looked good during summer training.

The Nets traded for Ziaire Williams in July. AP

Day’Ron Sharpe

Age: 22

Position: C

Size/Weight: 6-9/265

Will he lay claim to the backup center job behind Claxton, or will it go to Clowney?

Trendon Watford

Age: 23

Position: PF

Size/Weight: 6-8/237

He showed some talent as a second playmaker last season.

Trendon Watford returns to the Nets. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Keon Johnson

Age: 22

Position: G

Size/Weight: 6-5/185

He will receive a $700,000 bonus if he is on the roster on opening night.

Shake Milton

Age: 27

Position: SG

Size/Weight: 6-5/205

Came from the Knicks in the Bridges deal. With his next two years non-guaranteed and the team retooling, his future with the Nets is in flux.

Shake Milton was added to the trade that sent former Net Mikal Bridges to the Knicks. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Dariq Whitehead

Age: 20

Position: F

Size/Weight: 6-6/220

Injuries essentially ruined the first-round pick’s rookie season. After a lackluster Summer League, one of the league’s youngest players will look to show he’s healthy again.

Jalen Wilson

Age: 23

Position: F

Size/Weight: 6-6/220

He was the MVP of the Las Vegas Summer League. Can the second-round pick now secure a spot in the rotation?

Jalen Wilson Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Yongxi “Jacky” Cui

Age: 21

Position: G

Size/Weight: 6-5/190

Nets owner Joe Tsai has said he wants a player from China, and his national team’s best young prospect just received a two-year, two-way contract.

Yongxi “Jacky” Cui was convinced to sign with the Nets after speaking with Jeremy Lin.
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Jaylen Martin

Age: 20

Position: G

Size/Weight: 6-6/216

Signed as a two-way player in February after playing with the Knicks (and spending part of last season in Westchester).

The Nets are hoping to get input from Jaylen Martin, who previously played for the Westchester Knicks until he was released in 2023. NBAE via Getty Images

Amari Bailey

Age: 20

Position: G

Size/Weight: 6-4/189

The former second-round pick, who spent most of last season with G-League Greensboro, is ranked No. 10 and could compete for the final second-round spot.

Killian Hayes

Age: 23

Position: PG

Size/Weight: 6-5/195

Hayes is a solid defender and good passer, but a poor shooter. Correcting his shot could be the key to getting the Exhibit 10 invitee onto the roster, a tall order since his serve time makes him ineligible for a two-way shot.

Tyrese Martin

Age: 25

Position: G

Size/Weight: 6-6/215

An Exhibit 10 – i.e. a training camp invite – spent last season with the G-League Iowa Wolves and will have to compete with Bailey for a two-way spot.