The Brooklyn Nets (24-51) are one of the teams that are looking to finish the season strong as head coach Jordi Fernandez and the coaching staff are evaluating the younger players on the team. From the team's perspective, Brooklyn is hoping to see growth out of some of the lesser players, but the fans are also hoping for the best draft position possible.
As of this writing, the Nets are sixth in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery standings, meaning that they have a 37.2% chance of getting the first overall pick in the Draft, otherwise known as the chance to draft Duke forward Cooper Flagg.