Breaking down Nets’ 2024-25 roster heading into NBA training camp

The Post’s Brian Lewis takes a deep dive into the Nets’ 2024-25 roster before training camp begins.

Nic Claxton

Age: 25

Position: C

Height/Weight: 6-11/215

Coach Jordi Fernandez insists Claxton can win Defensive Player of the Year. The rising young center might be the most complete player on the roster.

Nic Claxton USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

Noah Clowney

Age: 20

Position: PF/C

Height/Weight: 6-9/210

Even the Nets were surprised at how quickly the teen rookie came on down the stretch. He’s looked good in pickup games. Can he vie for a starting spot blocking shots next to Claxton?

Dorian Finney-Smith

Age: 31

Position: PF

Height/Weight: 6-7/220

Able to opt out after the season, the veteran probably has more value to a contender. Will he get moved before the deadline?

Bojan Bogdanovic

Age: 35

Position: SF

Height/Weight: 6-7/226

He had multiple surgeries after the season. Though there haven’t been any buyout talks, the 35-year-old deadeye shooter is still doing individual work and hasn’t been playing pickup yet.

Bojan Bogdanovic, who played for the Knicks last season, will provide a veteran presence for the rebuilding Nets. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Cam Johnson

Age: 28

Position: SF/PF

Height/Weight: 6-8/210

A veteran on the market like Finney-Smith, except he’s got three more years left on his deal — and the best jumper on the roster.

Cam Thomas

Age: 22

Position: G

Height/Weight: 6-3/210

He averaged 26.6 points from his March 9 return from injury onward, and 28.0 over the final 10 games. Can he challenge for a scoring title?

Cam Thomas Noah K. Murray / New York Post

Ben Simmons

Age: 28

Position: PG

Height/Weight: 6-10/240

His health will be the first-, second- and third-biggest questions of camp. He’s cleared and looked good in pickup games, and the three-time All-Star’s availability will determine the season.

Ben Simmons’ health and effective will be a question for the Nets once again heading into the season. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Dennis Schroder

Age: 31

Position: PG

Height/Weight: 6-1/175

The nominal starter at the point and a proven leader from international play, will he earn the job in camp?

Dennis Schroder will be battling for the Nets’ starting point guard position this season. Noah K. Murray / New York Post

Ziaire Williams

Age: 23

Position: F

Height/Weight: 6-8/185

Brooklyn grabbed the 2021 lottery pick, and a future second-rounder, in an offseason salary dump from the Grizzlies. He’s reportedly looked good in summer workouts.

The Nets traded for Ziaire Williams in July. AP

Day’Ron Sharpe

Age: 22

Position: C

Height/Weight: 6-9/265

Will he lay claim to the backup center job behind Claxton, or will that go to Clowney?

Trendon Watford

Age: 23

Position: PF

Height/Weight: 6-8/237

He showed some ability as a secondary playmaker down the stretch last season.

Trendon Watford is returning to the Nets. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Keon Johnson

Age: 22

Position: G

Height/Weight: 6-5/185

He’ll get a $700,000 bonus if he’s on the roster on Opening Night.

Shake Milton

Age: 27

Position: SG

Height/Weight: 6-5/205

Arrived from the Knicks in the Bridges deal. With his next two years non-guaranteed and the team retooling, his Nets future is in flux.

Shake Milton was added to the trade that sent former Net Mikal Bridges to the Knicks. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

Dariq Whitehead

Age: 20

Position: F

Height/Weight: 6-6/220

Injuries essentially ruined the first-round pick’s rookie season. After a lackluster Summer League, one of the league’s youngest players will look to show he’s healthy again.

Jalen Wilson

Age: 23

Position: F

Height/Weight: 6-6/220

He was the MVP of Las Vegas Summer League. Now can the second-round pick earn a spot in the rotation?

Jalen Wilson Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Yongxi “Jacky” Cui

Age: 21

Position: G

Height/Weight: 6-5/190

Nets owner Joe Tsai has said he wanted a player from China, and the best young prospect on their national team just got a two-year, two-way deal.

Yongxi “Jacky” Cui was convinced to sign with the Nets after talking to Jeremy Lin.
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Jaylen Martin

Age: 20

Position: G

Height/Weight: 6-6/216

Signed as a two-way player in February, after being on one with the Knicks (and spending part of last season in Westchester).

The Nets are hoping to get a contribution from Jaylen Martin, who previously played for the Westchester Knicks until he was waived in 2023. NBAE via Getty Images

Amari Bailey

Age: 20

Position: G

Height/Weight: 6-4/189

Former second-round pick who spent most of last season with G-League Greensboro is on an Exhibit 10 and could vie for the last two-way spot.

Killian Hayes

Age: 23

Position: PG

Height/Weight: 6-5/195

A solid defender and good passer, Hayes is a poor shooter. Fixing his shot could be the key to the Exhibit 10 invitee making the roster, a tall order since he’s not eligible for a two-way due to service time.

Tyrese Martin

Age: 25

Position: G

Height/Weight: 6-6/215

An Exhibit 10 — i.e., a training camp invite — spent last season with G-League Iowa Wolves and has to vie with Bailey for a two-way spot.

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