{"id":20510,"date":"2025-05-09T07:01:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T07:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/20510\/"},"modified":"2025-05-09T07:01:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T07:01:18","slug":"nets-send-strong-message-after-knicks-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/20510\/","title":{"rendered":"Nets Send Strong Message After Knicks Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brooklyn Nets closed out a turbulent 2024\u201325 campaign with a 113-105 loss to the New York Knicks at Barclays Center on Sunday, capping off a season sweep by their cross-town rivals. The defeat sealed a 26-56 finish for Brooklyn in its first season under head coach Jordi Fern\u00e1ndez \u2014 the sixth-worst record in the league \u2014 as attention now turns to the upcoming NBA Draft and an offseason filled with pivotal decisions.<\/p>\n

Brooklyn entered the finale heavily undermanned, with a long list of key absences: Cam Thomas (hamstring), Day\u2019Ron Sharpe (knee), D\u2019Angelo Russell (ankle), Cam Johnson (back), Noah Clowney (ankle), Ziaire Williams (patella), and Reece Beekman (calf) were all sidelined.<\/p>\n

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Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (24)\u00a9 Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Despite a competitive effort, the Nets were unable to overcome the shortfall, allowing New York to complete a 4-0 season series sweep.<\/p>\n

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Following the game, the organization thanked fans on social media for their loyalty:<\/p>\n

“Thank you for all of your support this season, #NetsWorld”<\/p>\n

With the season now in the rearview, the Nets’ focus pivots to the draft lottery on May 12, where they\u2019ll hope to secure a high pick to accelerate their rebuild. Brooklyn will also host the NBA Draft on June 25, putting the franchise under the spotlight as it looks to reshape its roster.<\/p>\n

Among the top offseason priorities will be the future of Cam Thomas, who is set to become a restricted free agent. The 23-year-old guard has been one of Brooklyn\u2019s few bright spots this season, and retaining him will be a key storyline in what figures to be a busy summer for the front office.<\/p>\n

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