In a summer that’s already seen a number of stars traded, the Nets’ moves have been more measured than momentous, raising the floor more than the ceiling.
The Nets are improved, but very much still incomplete.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard and Jaylen Brown have all been dealt. Brown went for pennies on the dollar after the Nets had been linked to the now-former Celtics star.
But Brooklyn has maintained a more understated approach, moving past its overt two-year tank toward trying to compete, but staying patient. They’ve added a floor-raising All-Star in Julius Randle and value contracts — both retaining their own and acquiring others — while clutching their horde of assets.
