Brooklyn pursues a measured rebuild, weighing Malik Beasley as a cap-space 3-and-D answer while prioritizing youth and upside. Beasley’s 16.3 PPG, 41.6% from deep, and size give Brooklyn a floor spacer, but Beasley’s status in a federal probe could temper any offer, forcing a cautious approach from Sean Marks. The Nets rely on Dariq Whitehead’s shooting and the 2025 draftees to blend with a potential Beasley bid, rather than chasing a big free-agent splash.

Beasley’s market is nuanced by Detroit’s interest and the Nets’ need to balance immediate spacing with long-term flexibility. The piece also notes Whitehead’s 44.6% 3-point clip alongside Dorian Finney-Smith’s 43.5%, underscoring Brooklyn’s emphasis on aerial shooting and wing depth as they navigate a careful path back to contention.