The Brooklyn Nets made a major move this offseason by selecting Ben Saraf with the 26th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Saraf showcased his impressive skills during the preseason games for the Nets. However, he has faced some criticism within the league despite his strong performance.
Recently, Nyets media reported that fans are eager to see if Coach Jordi will play the rookies and how much playing time they will receive. Additionally, it was mentioned that Nets media was instructed to promote the narrative that “he looks great/the best.” In response to these reports, Nets reporter Erik Slater pushed back against the “conspiracy” claims.
“The idea that Nets media was “told to push a narrative” about Ben Saraf is beyond ridiculous. Several players volunteered that Saraf looked good this summer, unprompted. Are the players also pushing this supposed conspiratorial narrative? Saraf played very well today and looked the best out of the rookie point guards, matching what we’ve reported,” Erik Slater wrote in his recent reports.
This drama is adding to the excitement for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. The regular season will begin on October 21, 2025, and opening night will feature two stellar games.
Nets Head Coach Reflects On Ben Saraf Feeling The Heat Of NBA Competition In Preseason
The Nets recently played two preseason games against the Phoenix Suns. After losing the first game, the Nets came back stronger. Ben Saraf played for 22 minutes, scoring four points, along with an impressive 11 assists and four rebounds. Nolan Traore played for 17 minutes, contributing four points, three assists, and two rebounds. The Nets won the second game with a final score of 111-109. Recently, Nets Head Coach Jordi Fernandez reflected on how Ben Saraf felt the intensity of NBA-level competition during the preseason.
“I thought Nolan and Ben, as point guards, they felt real NBA pressure, and that’s a good thing. That’s a learning opportunity when you feel the real pressure of a good defensive team. That’s a good experience. Hopefully, moving forward, they can get better and handle that better, because [committing] 34 turnovers for 42 points is not good enough. You’re not going to win many games in the NBA [that way],” Fernandez said via ClutchPoints’ Erik Slater.
The excitement for the upcoming NBA season is at its peak, as NBA general managers recently participated in several impressive surveys.
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