The Nets’ Draft picks include the recent three-team deal that sent Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks. This unprecedented draft capital gives Brooklyn the flexibility to reshape its roster, fuel trade negotiations, or even make history by using all five picks on draft night.

How the Nets acquired their Draft haul

The Nets’ draft arsenal is the result of a series of shrewd moves over the past year. The latest came in a three-team swap with the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks that landed Brooklyn both Terance Mann and the No. 22 overall pick, pushing their total to five first-rounders for Wednesday’s draft.

The full list of Brooklyn’s first-round selections is: No. 8 (own), No. 19 (from Milwaukee via New York), No. 22 (from Atlanta), No. 26 (from New York), and No. 27 (from Houston). The Nets also hold the No. 36 pick in the second round, giving them six total selections.

This draft stockpile is nearly unprecedented. If the Nets use all five first-rounders, they’ll set a new NBA record, surpassing the Minnesota Timberwolves’ four first-round picks in 2009. The front office, led by GM Sean Marks, now faces a unique opportunity: select a new core of young talent, package picks to move up, or pursue established stars in blockbuster trades.

Draft night strategy and options

With so many picks and limited roster spots, it is unlikely Brooklyn will keep and use all five first-round selections. League insiders expect the Nets to be active in trade talks, either to consolidate picks for higher selections or to acquire veteran talent.

Mock drafts have linked Brooklyn to a wide range of prospects, from Duke’s Khaman Maluach and BYU’s Egor Demin to international standouts like Hugo González.

Regardless of the final strategy, the Nets are in the driver’s seat for the 2025 NBA Draft. Their unprecedented draft capital not only gives them the power to shape their own future, but also to influence the trajectory of the league as teams look to Brooklyn as a potential trade partner.

As draft night approaches, all eyes will be on the Nets and how they choose to wield their remarkable collection of first-round picks.