Brooklyn Nets Still Have a Two-Way Contract Available
As the 2025 NBA offseason rolls on, the Brooklyn Nets find themselves with one more roster decision to make: they still have an open two-way contract slot. While this may seem like a minor detail in the grand scheme of team building, it represents a strategic opportunity for the franchise to bolster its depth, invest in young talent, or take a flyer on a developmental prospect with long-term upside.
Under current NBA rules, teams are allowed to carry up to three two-way players. These players split time between the NBA roster and the G League affiliate—in the Nets’ case, the Long Island Nets. Two-way contracts have become a valuable tool for teams to cultivate potential contributors without using up a full roster spot. Players on two-way deals can now appear in up to 50 NBA games per season, giving teams more flexibility than ever.
As of now, the Nets have signed two players to two-way contracts, but the third slot remains open. Given the direction of the team—focused on retooling around young talent while maintaining flexibility for future trades or free-agent signings—this vacancy could be used in several different ways.
One option is to use the two-way slot on an undrafted rookie or Summer League standout. The Nets recently completed Summer League play, where several young players, including rookies and fringe prospects, showed flashes of potential. A player like Jalen Wilson, who spent last season developing in the G League, or another unheralded prospect who impressed in Las Vegas, could be a candidate. This would allow Brooklyn to retain developmental control while giving the player an opportunity to work with the NBA team.
Another route would be to sign a veteran G Leaguer or overseas player looking for an NBA breakthrough. In recent years, we’ve seen players like Austin Reaves and Jose Alvarado start on two-way contracts and develop into key rotation pieces. The Nets could try to replicate that success by identifying a diamond in the rough with the right combination of skills and work ethic.
A third possibility is using the slot strategically for roster insurance. Injuries, COVID-related absences, or load management all create moments during the season when teams are stretched thin. A well-chosen two-way player can help fill minutes without costing cap space or forcing emergency signings. This kind of forward-thinking roster management is crucial for any team trying to stay competitive over the course of an 82-game season.
With a new coaching staff under Jordi Fernández and a renewed focus on player development, the Nets are in an ideal position to make the most of this opportunity. Whether they target a versatile wing, a floor-spacing big, or a high-energy guard, the key will be finding a player who fits the team’s culture and trajectory.
In a league where even end-of-bench spots can matter, keeping that third two-way slot open gives Brooklyn one more card to play. Now, the only question is how—and when—they’ll choose to use it.
