The Brooklyn Nets have officially entered the chaos era, and NBA fans are having a field day with their current depth chart. With a roster that looks more like a G League experiment than an NBA contender, Brooklyn’s depth chart has gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Fans across social media were left stunned, confused, and downright hysterical over the group the Nets are rolling out.
Here’s the current depth chart:
Point Guard: Egor Demin, Nolan Traore, Ben Saraf
Shooting Guard: Cam Thomas, Keon Johnson, Dariq Whitehead
Small Forward: Tre Mann, Drake Powell, Jalen Wilson
Power Forward: Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney, Drew Timme
Center: Nic Claxton, Danny Wolf
The Nets also declined to extend Day’Ron Sharpe his $5.98 million qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent. The front office hopes to re-sign him using cap flexibility, but nothing is guaranteed.
Ziaire Williams re-signed, Cam Thomas is expected to return as a restricted free agent, and the acquisition of Michael Porter Jr. in the Cam Johnson trade with Denver gives the Nets a new scoring option. But that’s where the optimism ends, for fans, anyway.
Once the depth chart hit the internet, reactions came flooding in. One fan summed up the collective despair:
“Might win 10 games next year.”
Another chimed in with a scathing critique of the team’s makeup:
“Absolutely zero ball movement on this team.”
Fans also pointed out the timing of the Nets’ decline.
“They tanked one season too late,” wrote another, referencing the team missing out on a stronger draft class.
Then the gloves came off.
“This team is a joke.”
“This is a competitive WNBA team.”
“When did Brooklyn get a G League squad?”
“Definitely a fun League Pass team, if you like chaos.”
One fan even joked that something more sinister was at play:
“Gambling scheme going on with this team. FBI needs to investigate this sh*t.”
And perhaps the most brutal of all came from someone comparing the Nets to the NBA’s perennial punchline:
“The new Wizards.”
To be fair, there are some bright spots. Michael Porter Jr. has the talent to be a 20-point scorer if healthy, and Nic Claxton remains a legitimate defensive anchor at center. Cam Thomas, when re-signed, can light it up for 30 on any given night.
Egor Demin, the 6’9” Russian guard, and Nolan Traore, a flashy Frenchman, provide intriguing upside. But this is a roster built on maybes, not a single All-Star, not a proven leader, and not much playoff experience.
The Nets’ strategy clearly prioritizes youth and flexibility, but it has left fans wondering if the team is even trying to compete in 2025–26. With the Eastern Conference improving around them, it’s no wonder the consensus is bleak. Unless major moves are made soon, Brooklyn might be on the fast track to a 10-win season or worse.
