Williams produced 15 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and four rebounds in 19 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 111-109 preseason win over the Suns in Macao.
The fifth-year forward led the Nets in made threes in an efficient performance with the second unit. Williams is coming off a solid first season with Brooklyn in 2024-25, setting new career highs in points (10.0), boards (4.6), threes (1.6), steals (1.0) and minutes (24.5) per game, and he figures to fill a similar role this season in the team's rotation.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Eleven dimes off bench Sunday
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Saraf scored four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and added 11 assists, four rebounds and a steal in 22 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 111-109 preseason win over the Suns in Macao.
The rookie point guard flashed some impressive distribution skills, as no other player in the game managed more than five assists in the contest. Saraf, the 26th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is beginning to make a strong case to be the Opening Night starter at the point while the Nets wait for eighth overall pick Egor Demin (foot) to get healthy.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Drains three treys Sunday
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Porter delivered 15 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT) while adding four rebounds and two steals over 24 minutes in Sunday's 111-109 preseason win over the Suns in Macao.
The former Nugget continues to adapt well to his new system and teammates. Porter could be in line for career-best numbers in Brooklyn as one of the main pieces in an offense that isn't dominated by Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, after he produced 18.2 points, 7.0 boards, 2.5 threes and 2.1 assists over 77 regular-season games in Denver last season.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Busy at free-throw line Sunday
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Thomas scored a team-high 16 points (4-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT) while adding four rebounds, an assist and a block in 26 minutes during Sunday's 111-109 preseason win over the Suns in Macao.
The fifth-year guard continues to put together a productive exhibition schedule as one of the focal points of the Nets' offense along with Michael Porter. Thomas will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason, so he has extra motivation to improve on the career-best 24.0 points, 3.8 assists, 3.3 boards and 2.7 threes he averaged in 2024-25, albeit in only 25 regular-season games.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Active at foul line off bench
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Saraf finished with nine points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound and one steal in 19 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Suns.
The Nets took a look at Nolan Traore in the starting lineup Friday, which meant Saraf moved to the second unit. However, Saraf ended up logging more minutes than Traore, and the former was also more active on the offensive end of the floor. Both rookie guards will likely cede the starting spot once Egor Demin (foot) is ready to suit up, but Traore and Saraf remain in a heated competition for a backup role.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Shaky in preseason start
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Traore ended with six points (3-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 17 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to Phoenix.
While he drew the start at point guard in the absence of Egor Demin (foot), Traore didn't fare particularly well in his opportunity in the first unit. He turned the ball over four times, but Traore's shooting performance was at least efficient on limited attempts. Even with Demin progressing well, Traore should still have a reserve role waiting for him with the rebuilding Nets on Opening Night.
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Nets' Cam Thomas: Scores efficient 22 points
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Thomas produced 22 points (7-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 24 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Suns.
Thomas ultimately settled for a one-year qualifying offer to stay with the Nets in early September, and he's all set to reprise his role as the team's top scoring option in 2025-26. The 2021 first-rounder will be aiming to improve as a playmaker, and his six dimes Friday are certainly an encouraging sight in that regard. Health remains a concern for Thomas, given that he's never played more than 67 regular-season games in his career.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Progressing well at training camp
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Demin (foot) has progressed to contact work at practice, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports Thursday.
It's a significant step in the right direction for Demin, who is recovering from a plantar fascia tear. The Nets remain hopeful that the rookie first-rounder will be ready to roll in time for Opening Night in late October, and that appears to be a realistic possibility. In the meantime, fellow rookies Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore will see more opportunities at training camp.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Ready to return for Friday
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Powell (knee) will be available to play in Friday's preseason game against the Suns, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
After missing the entire Las Vegas Summer League and parts of training camp, Powell is ready to return from left knee tendinopathy and get his first taste of NBA game action. The Nets may have restrictions in place for the rookie first-rounder Friday, and Powell has several players to overcome on the depth chart if he wants to make his way into Brooklyn's Opening Night rotation.
Nets' Egor Demin: Expected to return by Opening Night
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The Nets expect Demin (foot) to be ready for the start of the regular season, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Demin continues to recover from a plantar fascia tear, though he still hasn't been cleared for contact in practice. With Brooklyn exercising caution with the rookie first-rounder, it's possible he'll be unable to get any preseason reps. Demin is expected to be the starting point guard in 2025-26, but Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore should soak up more playing time until Demin makes his NBA debut.
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Nets' Danny Wolf: Solid performance in win
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Wolf logged five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 14 minutes during Saturday's 123-88 exhibition win over Hapoel Jerusalem.
Wolf contributed a well-rounded performance in limited action Saturday, leading the second unit in assists and adding five points and five boards. The 27th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft faces plenty of competition for a spot in the frontcourt rotation, but his unique combination of size and playmaking ability could offer him a path to a sizable role.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Notches seven points Saturday
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Traore tallied seven points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 18 minutes in Saturday's 123-88 exhibition game win over Hapoel Jerusalem.
Traore struggled with efficiency in Brooklyn's preseason opener after shooting just 30.4 percent from the field in three Summer League appearances. The No.19 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has an opportunity to carve out a meaningful role for Brooklyn, though he'll have to compete for playing time with Egor Demin (foot), Kobe Bufkin and Ben Saraf.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Scores 13 points in win
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Clowney contributed 13 points (5-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 16 minutes in Saturday's 123-88 exhibition game win over Hapoel Jerusalem.
Clowney led Brooklyn's second unit in scoring and was one of four Nets players to reach double figures. The 21-year-old forward appeared in only 46 regular-season games (20 starts) in 2024-25 due largely to ankle injuries, during which he averaged 9.1 points and 3.9 rebounds across 22.7 minutes per game. He'll have an opportunity to carve out a meaningful role for the Nets behind Michael Porter this season.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Dishes out six assists Saturday
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Saraf supplied nine points (4-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and six assists across 18 minutes in Saturday's 123-88 exhibition game win over Hapoel Jerusalem.
Saraf got the starting nod in his preseason debut, dishing out a game-high mark in assists. The 19-year-old has a chance to carve out a role on a rebuilding Nets squad this season, especially if Egor Demin (foot) misses time to start the regular season. The No. 26 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Saraf averaged 12.3 points, 4.3 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game with Ratiopharm in 2024-25.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Nears double-double Saturday
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Claxton posted 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and eight rebounds across 15 minutes in Saturday's 123-88 exhibition game win over Hapoel Jerusalem.
Claxton nearly secured a double-double in limited playing time during the team's preseason opener, and he was one of four Nets players to score in double figures. The 26-year-old big man recorded 13 double-doubles in 70 regular-season appearances (62 starts) last season, during which he averaged 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 blocks across 26.9 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Terance Mann: Paces Brooklyn in win
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Mann amassed 15 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds across 19 minutes in Saturday's 123-88 exhibition game win over Hapoel Jerusalem.
Mann was extremely efficient while posting a team-high mark in points during Brooklyn's preseason opener. The 28-year-old swingman is likely to command a significant role on a rebuilding Nets squad in the 2025-26 campaign. Mann appeared in 67 regular-season games between the Hawks and Clippers last season, during which he averaged 7.7 points and 3.0 rebounds across 21.1 minutes per game.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Efficient in preseason win
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Porter posted 13 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists and a steal across 17 minutes in Saturday's 123-88 preseason win over Hapoel Jerusalem BC.
Porter made the most of his 17 minutes on the court in this preseason win, showing an efficient touch with his shot and putting up solid numbers in other categories. Porter figures to be a key player for the Nets in 2025-26, and if he stays healthy, he should be one of the team's go-to options on offense.
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Nets' Tyson Etienne: Available Saturday
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Etienne (illness) is available for Saturday's exhibition game against Hapoel Jerusalem, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Etienne missed the Nets' final three Summer League games due to an illness, though he'll be available for preseason action. The two-way player appeared in 48 games with the G League's Long Island Nets in 2024-25, averaging 17.2 points, 3.6 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 steals across 34.5 minutes per game.
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