The Brooklyn Nets (15-38) were one of the teams expected to be active heading into the trade deadline given that the team would likely be looking for more draft picks and/or young players. Many around the NBA thought that Brooklyn would at the least trade away forward Michael Porter Jr. for a couple of first-round picks, but they decided to hold on to the sharpshooting forward.
Instead, the Nets made some smaller moves to achieve certain goals, such as waiving forward Haywood Highsmith, forward Hunter Tyson, guard Cam Thomas, and forward Tyrese Martin. The biggest move that Brooklyn made at the deadline was waiving Thomas, a player that the Nets selected in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft, but the relationship faltered after prolonged negotiations this past offseason.
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Thomas came into the 2025-26 season on a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer (QO), but after he refused two different offers from the Nets, it seemed like the writing was on the wall. After Thomas was waived, he joined the Milwaukee Bucks and spoke on how he felt that the organization valued him and his skillset so the hope is that he can flourish in Milwaukee.
The Nets also brought in two players to potentially shake up the rotation during the second half of the season in former Toronto Raptors forward Ochai Agbaji and former Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott. Minott has not taken the floor yet for the Nets, but Agbaji has seen some time for head coach Jordi Fernandez before heading into the All-Star Break.
The Nets have 29 games left to play in the season and most of that time will probably be spent on giving as much playing as possible to the rookies and younger players on the roster. Brooklyn will continue to be led by Porter and center Nic Claxton on the floor with the hope that the rookies continue to grow. Here’s the Nets’ roster that they will be fielding towards the end of the 2025-26 campaign:
Michael Porter Jr.
Dec 29, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17) drives to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Nic Claxton
Dec 4, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) dribbles the ball against Utah Jazz guard Svi Mykhailiuk (10) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images
Terance Mann
Jan 19, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Terance Mann (14) drives to the basket against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Egor Demin
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 09: Egor Demin #8 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Los Angeles Clippers at Barclays Center on January 09, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Clippers won 121-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Ochai Agbaji
Feb 11, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ochai Agbaji (30) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers center Micah Potter (11) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Ziaire Williams
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 11: Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets in action during the game against the Toronto Raptors at Barclays Center on November 11, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Raptors won 119-109. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Day’Ron Sharpe
Feb 7, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Day’ron Sharpe (20) controls the ball against Washington Wizards forward Anthony Gill (16) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Nolan Traore
Feb 11, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (88) drives to the basket against Indiana Pacers guard Kobe Brown (24) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Noah Clowney
Nov 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (21) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Drake Powell
Jan 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Drake Powell (4) looks on during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
Ben Saraf
Dec 6, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf (77) dribbles up court during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Danny Wolf
Jan 11, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Danny Wolf (2) dribbles as Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Josh Minott
Jan 1, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Boston Celtics forward Josh Minott (8) warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images
Jalen Wilson
Nov 29, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Jalen Wilson (22) drives for the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter (7) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Tyson Etienne
Nov 29, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Cole Anthony (50) and Brooklyn Nets guard Tyson Etienne (10) chase a loose ball in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
EJ Liddell
Nov 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward E.J. Liddell (9) takes a three point shot past New York Knicks center Ariel Hukporti (55) in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
Chaney Johnson
Sep 29, 2025; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Chaney Johnson (14) during media day at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Full Nets 2025-26 roster after the trade deadline, All-Star Game