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Next step? Fischer says Nets hope for big return for vets

The Nets rebuild can probably be traced back to June 25, 2024 when Brooklyn made two trades within minutes of each other that signals half steps were over. One sent Mikal Bridges to New York for five first rounders, a…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 7:06 PM
Next step? Fischer says Nets hope for big return for vets
Key Things to Know
  • Jake Fischer reports the Brooklyn Nets hope to acquire strong returns by potentially trading veterans Julius Randle or Michael Porter Jr.
  • Brooklyn has started the season with a 1-6 record and remains the youngest roster in the NBA.
  • The proposed moves would involve trading the veteran scorers to contenders for draft picks or young players on rookie contracts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

According to reporter Jake Fischer, the Brooklyn Nets are expected to solicit trade offers for veteran forwards Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle to acquire draft capital or young talent. Speaking on Yahoo! Sports, Fischer categorized Brooklyn as being in a selling position following a 1-6 start to the season. The Nets reportedly hope that either veteran could command significant value from contending teams.

NetsDaily writer Net Income notes that both players face uncertain contract situations, with Porter set to become an unrestricted free agent and Randle holding a player option. Porter is averaging 20.7 points per game, while Randle is averaging 20.9 points. The writer argues that dealing the high-scoring veterans would align with general manager Sean Marks' strategy of accumulating assets for a future franchise-altering move.

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