Fernández enters Year Three with real expectations

Jordi Fernández begins his third season leading the Brooklyn Nets in a far different environment from his first two years. After winning only 46 games across two rebuilding seasons, the franchise now faces a clear incentive to compete: it does not control its own first‑round pick. That shift offers Fernández his first genuine chance to coach with a present‑focused mindset rather than long‑term development.

The offense will revolve around veterans Michael Porter Jr. and Julius Randle, both confident the Nets can surprise. Randle’s consistency could be decisive, as his arrival in New York in 2019 showed how dramatically he can alter a team’s trajectory. Fernández, respected for his calm leadership and player development, now has a more stable roster and a context aligned with winning.

Brooklyn opens camp at Media Day, then heads to Charlotte for its preseason debut on October 8. The regular season begins October 21 at Barclays Center.