Nets season ends at 20-62 as franchise finally reaches the summer it tanked for
By C.J. Holmes
Published on April 13, 2026.
The Nets season ended with a 136-101 loss to Toronto, ending at 20-62. The team's focus was on exposure, development, and positioning for the future. General manager Sean Marks emphasized the importance of having young players play real NBA minutes, and the team's average age was 23.8. Over the season, the Nets played 22 players, tied with the Washington Wizards for the youngest roster in the NBA. The franchise secured lottery positioning before the season even tipped, securing a 52.1% chance at a top-four pick and a 14.0% chance of the No. 1 overall pick. The Nets have until June 28 to decide on Day’Ron Sharpe and Ziaire Williams’ $6.2 million team options, and until June 29 to consider Josh Minott’s $2.4 million option.
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