The Brooklyn Nets are set to unveil a promising rookie class in their Summer League opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Notably absent will be Drake Powell, the No. 22 pick, due to a minor knee injury. His potential was highlighted by his freshman season at North Carolina, where he averaged 7.4 points and received the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Under the guidance of assistant coach Steve Hetzel, who led the team last year, the Nets aim to improve on their 3-2 Summer League record from 2025. With matchups against the Wizards, Knicks, and Magic ahead, all eyes will be on newcomers like Egor Dëmin and Nolan Traoré, both key figures to watch this Summer League. Dëmin, the No. 8 overall pick, looks to prove skeptics wrong, while Traoré, who fell to the 19th pick, aims to showcase his explosive skills.