The Nets established themselves as sellers well before this month’s NBA trade deadline, parting with point guard Dennis Schroder and forward Dorian Finney-Smith in separate deals in December. Last week, Brooklyn agreed to a buyout with point guard Ben Simmons, who has since signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Sixth-year center Nic Claxton has led a Nets defensive resurgence during a 4-1 stretch over the team's last five games.