Three players Nets could land in NBA free agency or offseason trade
The Brooklyn Nets are looking to make moves in the NBA free agency or offseason trade, with three potential targets being Mitchell Robinson, Keon Ellis, and Trey Murphy III. The Nets have $40 million in cap space and are seeking to improve their roster after dealing Nic Claxton. The team's offseason strategy is focused on building a competitive team rather than tanking, with General Manager Sean Marks exploring various options to strengthen the team's lineup.
- ▪The Nets are targeting Mitchell Robinson, a rim protector who could provide strong rebounding and shot blocking capabilities.
- ▪Keon Ellis is another potential target, who could provide a point-of-attack defender off the bench at a cheaper price point.
- ▪Trey Murphy III is also a possible target, a sweet-shooting wing who could cost multiple first-round picks but would be a valuable addition to the team.
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Brooklyn Nets Three players Nets could land in NBA free agency or offseason trade By Brian Lewis Published June 29, 2026, 9:41 p.m. ET Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks speaks with the media during a NBA Draft press conference. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST Three players the Nets could land in free agency, or using their cap space in a trade: Mitchell Robinson After the Nets dealt Nic Claxton, Day’Ron Sharpe is the nominal center. But he’s started only 21 career games — seven last season — and isn’t a shot blocker. Robinson — who The Post’s Stefan Bondy reported is unlikely to re-sign with the Knicks — is a rim protector who would give the Nets their best rebounding one-two punch ever.
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