Nets rookies hit the NBA 2K26 face-scan spotlight this summer as Brooklyn prepares for a 2025-26 season focused on development. The feature highlights Nolan Traore’s scan and notes the five-rookie class, with Michael Porter Jr. assigned an 82 rating while classmates sit in the 69–72 range, hinting at varying paths to real minutes and fantasy upside.

Egor Demin leads the rookie pack at 72, joined by Danny Wolf (71), Drake Powell (70), and Ben Saraf (69); Collin Murray-Boyles is also named among the top newcomers tied for the class’s upper tier. The piece emphasizes the gap between potential and actual NBA impact, where development, opportunity, and usage will drive fantasy value.

The Brooklyn Nets' performance at the 2025 NBA Las Vegas Summer League left much to be desired, finishing with a 1-4 record as they integrated four of their five rookies. Despite the overall struggles, Drew Timme stood out as a strong presence for the Nets, particularly in scoring. Egor Demin, the eighth overall pick, showed promising shooting skills, averaging 11.3 points per game while demonstrating improved three-point shooting. Nolan Traore, the 19th pick, showcased athleticism but struggled with efficiency. Ben Saraf provided solid playmaking as the 26th pick, while Danny Wolf contributed significantly in rebounding. The highlight reel from the Nets' content team captures these rookie performances.

The Brooklyn Nets' Summer League showcased promising new talent as Egor Dëmin, Nolan Traoré, Ben Saraf, and Danny Wolf debuted in Las Vegas. Despite a 90-81 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Drew Timme's standout performance (22 points on 10-for-13 shooting) highlighted the night. Dëmin, the No. 8 pick, faced challenges but demonstrated potential with two late 3-pointers, while Traoré impressed with 13 points and remarkable speed. However, Saraf and Wolf struggled with shooting, raising questions about their immediate contributions. Coach Steve Hetzel emphasized that the team's construction aims to promote versatility and multiple ball-handlers.

The Brooklyn Nets faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in their Summer League opener, ultimately falling 90-81. Drew Timme delivered a standout performance with 22 points and nine rebounds, showcasing his offensive and defensive improvement. The Nets, missing first-round pick Drake Powell, struggled to contain the Thunder's scoring, particularly from Ajay Mitchell, who led Oklahoma City with 20 points. Despite the loss, standout performances from Timme and Nolan Traore, who added 13 points, highlighted the potential of the Nets' roster.

Each player's performance was evaluated, with Timme earning a B+ for his rebounding and scoring efficiency. Traore impressed with his aggressive ball-handling, while Egor Demin faced challenges adapting to NBA-level play. The team will look to improve in upcoming games as they seek to build on the lessons learned from this defeat.