The Brooklyn Nets are working to revamp their roster after a disappointing 26-56 record in the 2024-25 season, officially welcoming Terance Mann and Drake Powell from the Atlanta Hawks. Mann, a 28-year-old forward from Brooklyn, adds depth as a versatile 3-and-D player, averaging 7.7 points and shooting nearly 37% from beyond the arc last season. He comes with the bonus of first-round pedigree, while Powell, selected 22nd overall in the draft, is seen as a promising prospect from North Carolina. The Nets now hold five first-round selections post-trade, making them well-positioned for a rebuild.

Besides Mann and Powell, the Nets added BYU's Egor Demin, French guard Nolan Traore, Israeli guard Ben Saraf, and Michigan forward Danny Wolf in a strategic draft that signals a commitment to developing young talent. Brooklyn’s management appears keen on leveraging their draft capital to forge a competitive roster for the upcoming season, aiming to shake off their previous struggles and return to playoff contention.