Zach Lowe reports that the Brooklyn Nets have indeed given Markel Brown a qualifying offer, meaning he'll become a restricted free agent with the Nets able to match whatever any other team decides to offer him. The Nets had until June 30 to make the offer.
Nets will tender Markel Brown a qualifying offer, making him restricted free agent, sources say.
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) June 29, 2016
On Tuesday, Brown's camp wasn't very optimistic the Nets would keep him, telling NetsDaily that his minutes would be scarce with the acquisition of two combo guards acquired at the draft.