Drafting for the Future: Why a Win Might Mean Loss for Brooklyn

New York Post journalist Bryan Lewis has written an article about the Brooklyn Nets, discussing the team’s upcoming game against the Washington Wizards. The reporter suggests that both teams will aim to navigate the season in a way that positions them for high draft picks.

The matchup between Washington and Brooklyn is scheduled to take place late on November 17 at 2:00 AM Moscow time.

The Brooklyn Nets are continuing their season with an eye towards the draft and will face off against Washington, which is also struggling. The Nets hold a record of 1-11, placing them alongside the Wizards and the Indiana Pacers for the worst performance in the NBA, improving their chances of securing a high draft pick.

«A win for Brooklyn could feel like a loss, even if young players like Yegor Dëmin, Noah Claüni, and Drake Powell – all 21 or younger – perform well. Simultaneously, the team is focused on developing their experience for the future.

Despite Cameron Thomas’s injury, the Nets have shown signs of improvement. Their defensive rating has decreased from 128.5 to 120.8 in the last five games, and the team is playing more competitively. Meanwhile, Washington is mired in a ten-game losing streak, with the worst defensive and net ratings in the league, making Sunday’s game crucial for draft position.

The season is long, and Brooklyn has four significant encounters with Washington ahead that will determine how close the team gets to the top spots in the lottery and their chances of landing a potential franchise player in the upcoming draft,» Lewis notes.

Alexander Ovechkin met with Yegor Dëmin: [link to video].