Nets Decline to Renew Grant Nelson's 10-Day Contract

Brooklyn opts not to keep rookie forward after initial 10-day deal expires

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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In a surprising move, the Brooklyn Nets have decided not to offer a second 10-day contract to rookie forward Grant Nelson, league sources told the New York Post. Nelson had been signed to a 10-day deal on February 27 and appeared in four games for the Nets, averaging 4.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 blocks while shooting 55.6% from the field.

Why it matters

The Nets are in rebuilding mode and have been actively reshuffling their roster, so Nelson's release is an indication that he did not quite fit into their long-term plans despite showing promise in his limited playing time. This opens up a roster spot for the Nets to potentially sign another player as they continue to evaluate talent.

The details

Nelson, a 23-year-old undrafted rookie, was initially signed by the Nets after a strong showing in the G League with their affiliate Long Island Nets. In his four games with the NBA club, he had a standout performance against the Cleveland Cavaliers, recording 11 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 blocks in just over 20 minutes of action.

  • Nelson was signed to a 10-day contract by the Nets on February 27, 2026.
  • The Nets declined to offer Nelson a second 10-day contract after his initial deal expired.

The players

Grant Nelson

A 23-year-old undrafted rookie forward who was signed by the Brooklyn Nets to a 10-day contract in late February 2026.

Jordi Fernandez

The head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

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What they’re saying

“(He's) a very good basketball player. Everything he does, he does it well. He doesn't over-dribble or try to do too much. Everything is efficient. His size is great. He's a multi-positional defender, very good playmaker, fast. All of those things have been very good. It translates to this level ... We'll have to discuss and see what the next move going forward is.”

— Jordi Fernandez, Brooklyn Nets Head Coach (New York Post)

What’s next

Nelson's next move could be returning to the Nets' G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets, where he can continue to develop and potentially earn another NBA opportunity.

The takeaway

The Nets' decision not to renew Nelson's 10-day contract highlights the team's focus on talent acquisition as they rebuild, even if it means parting ways with players who showed promise in limited playing time. This move opens up a roster spot for the Nets to potentially sign another player as they continue to evaluate their options.