Nets’ tank fails again as Wizards land No. 1 pick in NBA draft lottery
New York Post
Last updated: May 11, 2026
The Brooklyn Nets experienced significant disappointment in the NBA Draft Lottery for the second consecutive year. Despite holding joint-best odds, they failed to secure a top pick. This outcome follows two seasons of poor performance and rebuilding efforts.
- The Brooklyn Nets, with a 14% chance, had the second-highest odds of winning the NBA Draft Lottery, tied with the Charlotte Hornets. This marks their second year in a row with high lottery odds but no subsequent top draft selection.
- The lottery results saw the Nets fall significantly in the draft order. The Houston Rockets, with an 11% chance, moved up to secure the second overall pick.
- This outcome is a continuation of Brooklyn's struggles after trading away star players like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. The team is in a rebuilding phase, and the lottery results have not provided the immediate boost they hoped for.
- The team's inability to move up in the draft lottery adds to the challenges they face in their rebuilding strategy.
