The Brooklyn Nets are gearing up for the 2025 NBA Draft with five picks in total, including four in the first round. There's a buzz around the league that they may look to trade up into the late lottery, as highlighted by NBA insider Jake Fischer. The Nets have been exploring options, including potentially utilizing forward Cam Johnson and the 19th overall pick to secure a second lottery pick, possibly aiming for the 8th or 9th pick owned by the Houston Rockets and the Toronto Raptors respectively.

As the draft approaches on June 25, speculation mounts that the Nets will be among the most active teams. The franchise is reportedly willing to take on a bad contract in any deal that would allow them to maximize their assets, indicating a strategic approach to their roster construction and future planning.