# Nets Bet Big on Mikel Brown Jr. | Brooklyn Nets News

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Podcast: [Brooklyn Nets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brooklyn-nets-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7855676)
Published: 2026-06-30T03:19:34+00:00
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The Brooklyn Nets stunned the league by selecting Mikel Brown Jr. with the sixth overall pick, positioning him as the cornerstone of their rebuild. Confident and outspoken, Brown Jr. already envisions himself as a future star, even referencing conversations with Julius Randle. His coaching background fuels his focus as a point guard, and he’s already studying fellow draft picks like Joshua Jefferson and Tyler Bilodeau to maximize team chemistry. Jefferson, drafted 28th, is laser-focused on his shooting and defensive versatility, set to join the Nets for the Las Vegas Summer League. Meanwhile, roster moves are unfolding: Ochai Agbaji and Jalen Wilson become free agents, while Malachi Smith secures a non-guaranteed deal, and Tyler Bilodeau, Chaney Johnson, and Grant Nelson lock in two-way contracts. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: [solipillow.com/discount/dnn](http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn) Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1a6f3a5f9ed7d30f

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