The Nets are the only team that is going to have the cap space the Celtics would need to absorb the kind of salary needed in single-team deals.

The Washington Wizards' Michael Winger- and Will Dawkins-led front office has traded up the board in each of its first two drafts on the job. It would be foolish to rule out another upward climb this year.

During his time suiting up for the Nets, Temple wore only jersey No. 17 and put up 10.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

The Nets — likely to be tanking next season — are the only game in town when it comes to absorbing big contracts into cap space.

The Brooklyn Nets experienced a disappointing 2024-25 NBA season, finishing 12th with a record of 26 wins and 56 losses. However, thanks to their substantial draft capital and cap space, they have potential for significant improvement in the upcoming season.

The Nets have made 15 lottery selections in the NBA Draft. Here's a closer look at those picks and their tenures in New Jersey/Brooklyn.