The Brooklyn Nets have a lot of salary cap space to work with this offseason and they’ll be looking to upgrade the roster. Acquiring an All-Star-caliber player with championship experience would be one way to do that.
Who is the target?
Fred VanVleet, a veteran guard and NBA champion, has been named as a top offseason target for the Nets. VanVleet has a player option for next season that he could turn down in favor of a new deal in free agency.
He’s expected to get a new deal with the Houston Rockets, but if things don’t work out that way, the Nets could be poised to bring him to Brooklyn.
Why it matters for Brooklyn Nets
From Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes: Brooklyn didn’t find its floor leader in last year’s draft, though not for lack of trying. Given the unlikelihood that rookie Mikel Brown Jr. is ready to take on that role this season, maybe the Nets should try to poach VanVleet.
VanVleet missed the entirety of the 2025-26 NBA season after suffering a torn ACL in September of 2025, but he’s expected to be ready for the start of the ’26-27 season.
Recent form
The Nets are coming off a recent form of 3W-0D-1L, with their last result being a 113-110 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on 2025-01-03.
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 | Milwaukee Bucks | 113-110 |
The Nets are on a 2-game winning run and will be looking to build on this momentum with the addition of a player like VanVleet.
What comes next?
The Nets have a lot of salary cap space to work with, which could be used to offer VanVleet a big money contract. If the Nets can bring VanVleet to Brooklyn, it could be a major upgrade to their roster and help them make a push for the playoffs.
