With the Brooklyn Nets 2024-25 season schedule revealedMany eyes will be on the team. Ahead of the 2024-25 Nets season, we will make our predictions for the Nets season.
Brooklyn had an active offseason as they entered full rebuild mode, Mikal Bridges exchangeThe Nets received a reward from the team across the bridge, the New York Knicks, in exchange for BridgesThey acquired Bojan Bogdanovic, Shake Milton, four unprotected first-round picks, an unprotected pick swap, a top-four protected first-round pick and a second-round pick.
The Nets aren’t done there, as they acquired their 2025 and 2026 first-round picks from the Houston Rockets in exchange for the Phoenix Suns’ first-round picks they acquired in the Kevin Durant trade.
Brooklyn now has enough resources to successfully rebuild. With that in mind, let’s dive into our bold Nets predictions for the 2024-25 season.
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Cam Thomas average of 25 points per game
Cam Thomas has proven he can score in droves in the 2023-24 season. The 22-year-old is averaging 22.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He is shooting 44.2 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from three-point range.
While Thomas made a huge jump in scoring last year, he should see another offensive surge. With Bridges gone, Thomas becomes Brooklyn’s solid number one option. Thomas can score from all three levels and can get up to speed very quickly. While the Nets may not win many games, Thomas should post very good scoring numbers.
Nets trade Cameron Johnson, Dorian Finney-Smith

While Brooklyn has already made a few trades this offseason, they still have a few moves left to make. Veteran forwards Cameron Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith remain on the roster. despite trade rumors.
Both forwards are valuable role players who could fit in with a variety of contenders. The Nets have shown they want to rebuild and are in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes ahead of the 2025 draft, so it’s likely Brooklyn trades Johnson and Finney-Smtih before the deadline.
Johnson played in 58 games in the 2023-24 season, averaging 13.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists. The 28-year-old shot 44.6 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from deep. Finney-Smith played in 68 games, averaging 8.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists, while shooting 42.1 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from deep.
Johnson and Finney-Smith have trade value, and the Nets should get a solid return for them.
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Nic Claxton reached a career high in points
Another decision the Nets made this offseason was to re-sign center Nic Claxton. Claxton signed a four-year contract worth $100 million to stay with Brooklyn. The 25-year-old big man averaged 11.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 blocks per game.
Claxton is an excellent rebounder and blocker, but his offensive role could increase over the coming season. As mentioned earlier, the Nets don’t have many offensive options, which will allow their young players to get more opportunities.
Thomas will likely be the Nets’ first option, but Claxton could be a second or third option for their offense. If Brooklyn can develop Claxton into a good scorer, they’ll be set for a brighter future.
Nets fans shouldn’t get their hopes up for a positive 2024-25 season. Brooklyn is in the midst of a rebuild, but young players like Thomas and Claxton could take the next step in their game.