Brooklyn Nets Offseason 2025: Player Departures and New Opportunities
The Brooklyn Nets have had a relatively quiet offseason in 2025. Despite having a significant amount of money to spend on free agents, the team has not made any big moves. Cam Thomas, a key player, remains unsigned, and the team added five rookies through the draft, a first in NBA history. The Nets always seem to find a way to be unconventional.
While the Nets did not bring in any big names this summer and left their young player hanging, there have been some changes. Several players who were on the roster last year have moved to new teams. Cameron Johnson was traded to the Denver Nuggets for a first-round pick and Michael Porter Jr. Other notable departures include Dorian Finney-Smith, D'Angelo Russell, Dennis Schröder, and Ben Simmons, who all found new teams.
Trendon Watford signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, while Shake Milton joined Partizan Mozzart Bet in Serbia. Maxwell Lewis and Cui “Jacky” Yongxi also moved overseas to play basketball. Reece Beekman signed with the Orlando Magic, and Jaylin Martin, Killian Hayes, and Tosan Evbuomwan are still unsigned. Patty Mills became the general manager for the University of Hawaii, and Blake Griffin will be part of the Prime Video studio covering the NBA season. Jamal Crawford will be a lead analyst on NBA on NBC, along with Vince Carter and Steve Nash. Tyler Johnson joined the Fresno State Men’s Basketball team as an assistant coach, and Jacque Vaughn joined Kansas as an assistant coach as well.
In conclusion, the Brooklyn Nets have seen several players leave the team and make significant career moves this offseason. While the team did not make any major signings, the players who departed have found new opportunities in different teams and roles within the basketball community.