Nets Quiet at 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline

Brooklyn retains veteran core, adds two players while waiving four others

Feb. 11, 2026 at 1:31pm

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The Brooklyn Nets made some minor moves at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline, acquiring two players and waiving four others while not engaging in any major transactions involving their veteran core of Michael Porter Jr. and Nic Claxton. The Nets used about $11 million of their $15 million in cap space to take on unwanted money from other teams, netting two second-round picks in 2032 in the process.

Why it matters

The Nets' relatively quiet trade deadline suggests they are focused on developing their young players and maintaining financial flexibility for the 2026-27 season, where they are projected to have the second-most cap space in the league. This approach contrasts with expectations that Brooklyn might look to trade away some of their veteran assets for immediate value.

The details

Brooklyn waived guards Cam Thomas, Tyrese Martin, and Hunter Tyson, who they had acquired from the Denver Nuggets. They also waived forward Haywood Highsmith. In return, the Nets added guard Ochai Agbaji from the Toronto Raptors and forward Josh Minott from the Boston Celtics.

  • The 2025-26 NBA trade deadline passed on February 9, 2026.

The players

Michael Porter Jr.

A veteran forward for the Brooklyn Nets.

Nic Claxton

A veteran center for the Brooklyn Nets.

Sean Marks

The general manager of the Brooklyn Nets.

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What they’re saying

“Brooklyn was perhaps less active than many thought they would be. The Nets used about $11 million of their $15 million in cap space to take on some deals, but weren't involved in any major transactions.”

— Keith Smith, Writer (Spotrac)

“Brooklyn was always going to use their cap space to take on unwanted money from other teams. Getting only one additional second-round pick for doing so is a bit disappointing. Having to surrender a pick in the Tyson salary-dump with Denver was a bit weird, but that pick doesn't look to be a prime asset.”

— Keith Smith, Writer (Spotrac)

What’s next

The Nets will continue to develop their young players for the remainder of the 2025-26 season and hope to have better luck in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery.

The takeaway

The Nets' quiet trade deadline suggests they are prioritizing financial flexibility and player development over making major roster changes. This approach could pay dividends in the long run, but it may also disappoint fans hoping for the team to be more aggressive in improving the roster this season.