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[Saba Sports News] Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai hinted at a potential full-scale rebuild in recent remarks.
Speaking at the J.P. Morgan Global China Summit in Shanghai, Tsai emphasized the importance of building a long-term winning culture, even if it means enduring tough years in the short term. “The Brooklyn Nets are at a crossroads,” Tsai said. “We didn’t make the playoffs last season, but we hope to revamp the team for long-term competitiveness. There’s a difference between wanting to win now and building a sustainable winning mentality and culture.”
Tsai stressed that a “win-now” approach could jeopardize the future by trading away assets, preferring a longer-term strategy for the Nets.
This perspective follows the collapse of the Kevin Durant-led super-team, which failed to secure an NBA title and disintegrated over a year ago. While the Nets acquired Mikal Bridges in the Durant trade, they lack other significant long-term assets.
For now, the Nets will maintain their current leadership, but it appears they are leaning towards a rebuild rather than an immediate playoff push.