The Brooklyn Nets released two former Kansas stars, Jalen Wilson and Ochai Agbaji, on the eve of NBA free agency.
What happened?
The Nets declined to tender qualifying offers to Wilson and Agbaji, making them unrestricted free agents. The team also declined Ziaire Williams' $6.25 million team option. Brooklyn acquired forward Julius Randle from the Minnesota Timberwolves last week.
Why it matters for Brooklyn Nets
The moves come as the Nets look to rebuild their roster. Wilson spent three seasons with the Nets after they selected him at No. 51 in the 2023 NBA Draft. He averaged 7.4 points and 2.1 rebounds on .401/.340/.788 shooting splits in 20.2 minutes per game. Agbaji joined the Nets as a salary dump from the Toronto Raptors at this year's trade deadline.
What comes next?
The Nets re-signed forward Josh Minott to a two-year, $9.5 million deal on Monday. Last result: Milwaukee Bucks 110-113 Brooklyn Nets (2025-01-03). Recent form: | Game | Result | | --- | --- | | 1 | W | | 2 | W | | 3 | L | | 4 | W |
The Nets are on a 2-game winning run. And with the new additions, the team looks to improve their performance in the upcoming season. But the loss of Wilson and Agbaji will be felt, as they were key players in the team's rotation. So the Nets will need to find new players to fill the void left by their departure. The team's recent form has been good, with 3 wins in their last 4 games. The Nets will look to build on this momentum in the upcoming season.
