The Nets debut their rookie class at the NBA 2K26 Summer League against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Drake Powell, the No. 22 pick, is sidelined due to a minor knee injury. Last season, Powell averaged 7.4 points and was named Defensive Player of the Year at North Carolina. Assistant coach Steve Hetzel will again lead the Nets. Brooklyn has five scheduled games, starting with the Thunder, followed by matchups against the Wizards, Knicks, and Magic, while the structure includes playoff advancement based on winning percentage.
Drake Powell, the No. 22 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, will sit out due to a minor knee injury but averaged 7.4 points and was Defensive Player of the Year.
Nets assistant coach Steve Hetzel leads the team again during Summer League, following a 3-1 record last year, as Brooklyn hopes to improve in five scheduled matches.
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