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ANALYSIS: Frontcourt potential emerges on Long Island Nets’ roster

Like the Brooklyn Nets, whose preseason tipped off on Tuesday, the Long Island Nets’ roster is filling up ahead of training camp later this month; and also like the big club, Long Island’s frontcourt includes something the organization values in…

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 5:43 PM
ANALYSIS: Frontcourt potential emerges on Long Island Nets’ roster
Key Things to Know
  • Connor Long highlights the Long Island Nets' frontcourt potential, emphasizing the organization's focus on positional size.
  • Two-way players Chaney Johnson, Grant Nelson, and rookie Tyler Bilodeau lead the affiliate's frontcourt options.
  • The roster also features additions Dain Dainja, Nick Pringle, Ben Humrichous, and traded forward Jonathan Pierre.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Long Island Nets are assembling a frontcourt heavily focused on positional size ahead of training camp. Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks highlighted the importance of positional size, a priority reflected in the G League affiliate's recent roster additions. The group includes two-way players Grant Nelson, Chaney Johnson, and Tyler Bilodeau, alongside Dain Dainja, Ben Humrichous, Nick Pringle, and Jonathan Pierre.

Connor Long analyzes the developmental upside and unique attributes of these frontcourt players, noting their potential path to Brooklyn. Johnson and Nelson have already logged NBA minutes, while newly acquired draft pick Bilodeau and trade acquisition Pierre offer perimeter scoring. Long Island opens its season on November 6 against the Greensboro Swarm.

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