Brooklyn Nets anchor the No. 22 legacy, the digit tying the modern franchise to its ABA-era New Jersey origins and the Nets’ ongoing roster evolution. No. 22 has spanned 52 numbers and 31 players, with Roger Phegley as a pivotal figure in the No. 22 lineage during the early 1980s Nets era.

Nets add Highsmith as wing depth and defensive versatility, a move that could stabilize their rotation and provide flexibility in matchup-driven games. Fantasy managers should monitor how Nets integrate him with new pieces, and whether his role solidifies into regular minutes and points in the team’s schemes.

Clowney’s year-two arc is examined, with emphasis on his ankle injuries and finish at the rim. His three-point potential and defensive presence could unlock rotational value if health returns and development proceeds, offering a speculative but real upside.

Thomas anchors Brooklyn’s offense with heavy usage; fantasy managers should lean into his scoring volume, but watch for efficiency and potential situational dips if the lineup shifts or if Porter Jr. returns to full strength.

Nets add Haywood Highsmith to strengthen wing defense while Miami provides a future asset. The move signals Brooklyn’s appetite for depth and long-term upside, pairing a versatile defender with a developing core. For fantasy managers, Highsmith’s presence could carve out niche minutes and defensive value, while the team’s evolving rotation suggests patience on the fantasy timeline.