Flatbush 5 flat on Opening Night … should we worry?

NetsDaily writer Net Income questions the Brooklyn Nets' rebuilding strategy following a disappointing Opening Night showing by the team's 2025 draft class against the Charlotte Hornets. Only two of the five first-round picks from 2025, Egor Demin and Nolan Traore, featured in the loss. The duo struggled offensively, combining for just seven points on 2-of-14 shooting across 42 total minutes, while fellow first-round selections Drake Powell, Ben Saraf, and Danny Wolf did not play.

Despite the poor outing, head coach Jordi Fernandez stated he remains confident in the young players' development and playmaking ability. Demin and Traore both acknowledged their subpar performances and expressed a need to play with higher energy and pace. The article highlights that general manager Sean Marks faces an upcoming November 2 deadline to decide on extending options for the five 2025 draft selections.