The final third of the 2024-25 NBA regular season has been a riveting watch. Most fans’ eyes are trained on the new look Los Angeles Lakers or the surging Detroit Pistons. However, while the Brooklyn Nets lack the star power of most franchises, they’re arguably just as competitive as those teams. This among the reasons why, despite their front office’s desire to tank, they’re a playoff contender as well.<\/p>\n
At 21-36, the Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. Yet, they’re just 1.5 games out of a spot in the Play-In Tournament. This is even with Brooklyn having 27 different starting lineups in 2024-25 due to trades and injuries. Ranking eighth in opponent’s points per game (110.8), the Nets have a chance to win every night due to their stifling defense. It only helps that Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez is helping little-known players maximize their talent.<\/p>\n
To that point,\u00a0Jalen Wilson<\/a>, Keon Johnson<\/a>, Tyrese Martin<\/a>, Trendon Watford<\/a>, Noah Clowney<\/a>, Ziaire Williams<\/a>, Day’Ron Sharpe<\/a>, and Tosan Evbuomwan<\/a> are all having career seasons under Fernandez. That’s what makes their decision to sign afterthoughts like Killian Hayes<\/a>, who has started two games since agreeing to a 10-day contract,<\/a> and Kendall Brown<\/a> so intriguing.<\/p>\n A former second-round pick, Brown was signed to a two-way contract on Tuesday, according to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto.<\/p>\n The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a two-way deal with Kendall Brown, league sources told @hoopshype<\/a>. Brown\u2019s averaged 16.4 points on 56.5% from the field and 41% from 3-point range, 5.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.2 steals for Brooklyn\u2019s G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets. pic.twitter.com\/rWO5AVZhYR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) February 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nNets To Sign Kendall Brown To Two-Way Contract<\/h2>\n
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