The Nets are cited in the same trade chain that eventually shaped Belinelli’s title run story, tying Belinelli’s narrative to the Nets-era cap and trade talk around Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett and the Celtics’ ensuing draft-pick yields.

Brooklyn Nets anchor the No. 22 legacy, the digit tying the modern franchise to its ABA-era New Jersey origins and the Nets’ ongoing roster evolution. No. 22 has spanned 52 numbers and 31 players, with Roger Phegley as a pivotal figure in the No. 22 lineage during the early 1980s Nets era.

Nets add Highsmith as wing depth and defensive versatility, a move that could stabilize their rotation and provide flexibility in matchup-driven games. Fantasy managers should monitor how Nets integrate him with new pieces, and whether his role solidifies into regular minutes and points in the team’s schemes.

Clowney’s year-two arc is examined, with emphasis on his ankle injuries and finish at the rim. His three-point potential and defensive presence could unlock rotational value if health returns and development proceeds, offering a speculative but real upside.

Thomas anchors Brooklyn’s offense with heavy usage; fantasy managers should lean into his scoring volume, but watch for efficiency and potential situational dips if the lineup shifts or if Porter Jr. returns to full strength.