Nets Trying to Stay Positive Amid Losing Stretch

Head coach Jordi Fernandez explains how the team is handling a tough season.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 12:06am

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The Brooklyn Nets have struggled to win games since January, but head coach Jordi Fernandez explained how the team is staying positive amidst the extended losing stretch. Fernandez said the players show up and work hard every day, and the team is focused on being competitive and understanding this is a process, even with the Nets having the eighth-hardest schedule to finish the year.

Why it matters

The Nets' struggles this season come after the team looked capable of being one of the better teams in the league during December. The team is hoping to develop its younger players and potentially land a franchise-changing draft pick, similar to what the Spurs did three years ago with Victor Wembanyama.

The details

The Nets have the worst record in the NBA in 2026 and are just trying to stay focused and continue to improve while keeping the big picture in mind. Fernandez said the team understands the importance of winning and competing, but they have to be competitive and understand this is a process, even with the tough schedule ahead.

  • The Nets have struggled to win games since January began.

The players

Jordi Fernandez

The head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

Victor Wembanyama

The star player drafted by the San Antonio Spurs three years ago.

Michael Porter Jr.

A forward for the Brooklyn Nets who has spoken about maintaining a winning mindset while also developing younger players.

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What they’re saying

“Winning matters and competing for games is extremely important. The record is what it is, we're well aware of it and we don't like it. But, the players show up and work every day.”

— Jordi Fernandez, Head Coach (Yahoo Sports)

“It's not uncomfortable, it's not a bad feeling. Coming here and feeling like we can compete against anybody has to be important. If you're up 10, you want to be up 20. If you're down 20, you want to be down 10. We have to be competitive and understand this is a process.”

— Jordi Fernandez, Head Coach (Yahoo Sports)

The takeaway

Despite the Nets' struggles this season, the team is focused on staying positive, developing its younger players, and keeping the big picture in mind as they look to potentially land a franchise-changing draft pick in the future, similar to what the Spurs did with Victor Wembanyama.