For a long time, superteams dominated the NBA. Are we officially out of the superteam era? Well, that depends on how you define “superteam.”
That said, it feels like homegrown teams are becoming increasingly popular. The Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors primarily rely on players they drafted.
By contrast, the Brooklyn Nets do not. This may be a superteam. So far, at 20-12, they look like serious contenders too.
The Nets are firing on all cylinders after playing against a weaker schedule with Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving reaching the elite level many expect.
At the same time, this team could stand to improve. In fact, they could be a move away from building an outright championship favorite.
Here are a few moves they ought to consider.