It is not particularly bold to lead with the team owning more picks than any other in the draft, but even after dropping to the No. 8 pick after an unfavorable lottery drawing, the Nets have a more valuable set of picks in 2025 than any team outside of Dallas and San Antonio.

This is the buzziest time of year for NBA Draft rumors and all the smokescreening that comes with it. No team is going to divulge its actual plans this early so all reporting — especially reporting advantageous to your favorite team — is best taken with a grain of salt.