For the Nets, this isn’t the time for pity. It’s time for planning and plotting. They’re about to take the first big step of their rebuild. They can’t afford to trip.

With <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/05/14/sports/where-do-nets-turn-after-losing-cooper-flagg-draft-lottery/">the Nets’ tough lottery luck</a> — they landed the No. 8 overall pick after having the sixth-best odds — they lost any shot at getting Duke phenom Cooper Flagg.

Almost immediately, chatter started emerging from the NBA Draft Combine that the Nets were looking to move up in the draft.

But move up from where to where? To No. 6? No. 3? All the way up to No. 2 with <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/03/12/sports/nba-stars-scouts-think-dylan-harper-an-all-star-waiting-to-happen/">the chance to select Dylan Harper</a>?

How far could the Nets jump up in the draft?{ai:summary}<p>The Nets are entering a critical phase in their rebuild after receiving the No. 8 pick in the draft, missing out on top prospect Cooper Flagg. With discussions of moving up in the draft, the team is considering options to secure a higher pick, potentially aiming for Dylan Harper. #sports</p>

What I’m hearing about the Nets and the No. 2 pick, trading up and the draft board

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