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Waiting for the swagger: Anticipation grows for Mikel Brown Jr. debut

No word yet on whether Mikel Brown Jr. will make his preseason debut Monday night in Washington vs. the Wizards and overall No. 1 pick, A.J. Dybantsa. A lot presumably will depend on how he does during practice on Sunday…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 8:31 PM
Waiting for the swagger: Anticipation grows for Mikel Brown Jr. debut
Key Things to Know
  • Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is awaiting his preseason debut after recovering from a rolled left ankle.
  • Brown Jr. could potentially debut on Monday against Washington or Wednesday against the Miami Heat.
  • General manager Sean Marks and veteran Julius Randle praised the rookie's veteran-like leadership and court vision.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Anticipation is building for Brooklyn Nets rookie Mikel Brown Jr. to make his preseason debut after rolling his left ankle before training camp. The No. 6 overall draft pick could potentially debut on Monday against the Washington Wizards, depending on his progress in Sunday practice, or in Wednesday's preseason finale against the Miami Heat.

Nets general manager Sean Marks and veteran forward Julius Randle both praised the 20-year-old guard for his vocal leadership, confidence, and advanced court vision. Brown Jr. has focused on building physical strength and slowing down his pace while learning to pair effectively in the backcourt alongside teammate Egor Demin.

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