Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal 

By contrast, this deal will not launch the Nets into contention. 

With that said – are they really contending now? The Nets are 2-6, and as we outlined, wrought with organizational dysfunction. If things dont improve, they certainly ought to consider a reset. 

Meanwhile, they should stay competitive following this deal. Anunoby and Trent Jr. are both elite floor spacers who ought to compliment Ben Simmons nicely. With Irving (even if temporarily) still in the fold, this team should at least remain in playoff contention. 

On the other hand, it significantly improves their future as well. Koloko has looked the part of a draft-day steal for the Raptors so far. He’s a modern big who can defend the rim and survive in space, and he’s got some solid passing chops as well.

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More importantly, the Nets bring in four unprotected first-round picks here. 

With all of those future-focused assets, they’ll have an opportunity to rebuild this team. Hopefully this time, they’ll build it into a team people are talking about for the right reasons.