The Brooklyn Nets have exercised the team option on Drew Timme, a Gonzaga standout, keeping him in the fold as they gear up for the next season. Timme hopes to secure a solid spot on the roster after averaging 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in his initial nine NBA games. He plans to showcase his skills in the Las Vegas Summer League, emphasizing that staying in the league is a delicate balance between achieving success and the ever-present threat of being cut. With the Nets recently acquiring several new players, including draft picks that tighten the competition for roster spots, Timme recognizes the challenge ahead, particularly against newcomers like Danny Wolf.

Wolf's presence as a true seven-footer who can also play the role of a facilitator adds pressure on Timme, who acknowledges that while both have had defensive shortcomings, Wolf may have an advantage due to the investment the team made in him. Timme is not alone at Summer League; fellow Zags like Ryan Nembhard and Ben Gregg are also looking to make an impact as they embark on their professional careers.