The Post’s Brian Lewis takes a deep dive into the Nets’ 2024-25 roster before training camp begins.
Nic Claxton
Age: 25
Position: C
Height/Weight: 6-11/215
Coach Jordi Fernandez insists Claxton can win Defensive Player of the Year. The rising young center might be the most complete player on the roster.
Nic Claxton USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConNoah Clowney
Age: 20
Position: PF/C
Height/Weight: 6-9/210
Even the Nets were surprised at how quickly the teen rookie came on down the stretch. He’s looked good in pickup games. Can he vie for a starting spot blocking shots next to Claxton?
Dorian Finney-Smith
Age: 31
Position: PF
Height/Weight: 6-7/220
Able to opt out after the season, the veteran probably has more value to a contender. Will he get moved before the deadline?
Bojan Bogdanovic
Age: 35
Position: SF
Height/Weight: 6-7/226
He had multiple surgeries after the season. Though there haven’t been any buyout talks, the 35-year-old deadeye shooter is still doing individual work and hasn’t been playing pickup yet.
Bojan Bogdanovic, who played for the Knicks last season, will provide a veteran presence for the rebuilding Nets. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostCam Johnson
Age: 28
Position: SF/PF
Height/Weight: 6-8/210
A veteran on the market like Finney-Smith, except he’s got three more years left on his deal — and the best jumper on the roster.
Cam Thomas
Age: 22
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-3/210
He averaged 26.6 points from his March 9 return from injury onward, and 28.0 over the final 10 games. Can he challenge for a scoring title?
Cam Thomas Noah K. Murray / New York PostBen Simmons
Age: 28
Position: PG
Height/Weight: 6-10/240
His health will be the first-, second- and third-biggest questions of camp. He’s cleared and looked good in pickup games, and the three-time All-Star’s availability will determine the season.
Ben Simmons’ health and effective will be a question for the Nets once again heading into the season. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostDennis Schroder
Age: 31
Position: PG
Height/Weight: 6-1/175
The nominal starter at the point and a proven leader from international play, will he earn the job in camp?
Dennis Schroder will be battling for the Nets’ starting point guard position this season. Noah K. Murray / New York PostZiaire Williams
Age: 23
Position: F
Height/Weight: 6-8/185
Brooklyn grabbed the 2021 lottery pick, and a future second-rounder, in an offseason salary dump from the Grizzlies. He’s reportedly looked good in summer workouts.
The Nets traded for Ziaire Williams in July. APDay’Ron Sharpe
Age: 22
Position: C
Height/Weight: 6-9/265
Will he lay claim to the backup center job behind Claxton, or will that go to Clowney?
Trendon Watford
Age: 23
Position: PF
Height/Weight: 6-8/237
He showed some ability as a secondary playmaker down the stretch last season.
Trendon Watford is returning to the Nets. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsKeon Johnson
Age: 22
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-5/185
He’ll get a $700,000 bonus if he’s on the roster on Opening Night.
Shake Milton
Age: 27
Position: SG
Height/Weight: 6-5/205
Arrived from the Knicks in the Bridges deal. With his next two years non-guaranteed and the team retooling, his Nets future is in flux.
Shake Milton was added to the trade that sent former Net Mikal Bridges to the Knicks. Charles Wenzelberg/New York PostDariq Whitehead
Age: 20
Position: F
Height/Weight: 6-6/220
Injuries essentially ruined the first-round pick’s rookie season. After a lackluster Summer League, one of the league’s youngest players will look to show he’s healthy again.
Jalen Wilson
Age: 23
Position: F
Height/Weight: 6-6/220
He was the MVP of Las Vegas Summer League. Now can the second-round pick earn a spot in the rotation?
Jalen Wilson Bill Streicher-USA TODAY SportsYongxi “Jacky” Cui
Age: 21
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-5/190
Nets owner Joe Tsai has said he wanted a player from China, and the best young prospect on their national team just got a two-year, two-way deal.
Yongxi “Jacky” Cui was convinced to sign with the Nets after talking to Jeremy Lin. Getty ImagesJaylen Martin
Age: 20
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-6/216
Signed as a two-way player in February, after being on one with the Knicks (and spending part of last season in Westchester).
The Nets are hoping to get a contribution from Jaylen Martin, who previously played for the Westchester Knicks until he was waived in 2023. NBAE via Getty ImagesAmari Bailey
Age: 20
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-4/189
Former second-round pick who spent most of last season with G-League Greensboro is on an Exhibit 10 and could vie for the last two-way spot.
Killian Hayes
Age: 23
Position: PG
Height/Weight: 6-5/195
A solid defender and good passer, Hayes is a poor shooter. Fixing his shot could be the key to the Exhibit 10 invitee making the roster, a tall order since he’s not eligible for a two-way due to service time.
Tyrese Martin
Age: 25
Position: G
Height/Weight: 6-6/215
An Exhibit 10 — i.e., a training camp invite — spent last season with G-League Iowa Wolves and has to vie with Bailey for a two-way spot.
