When Kevin Willard and Maryland basketball landed five-star freshman Derik Queen, he was immediately expected to become a star. And a star he was. The Baltimore

The Nets' full reset became complete when they traded Mikal Bridges for draft picks. The timing made sense before a hyped 2025 draft class. Winning the lottery would obviously justify their moves and strategy. They'll have the sixth-best odds at 9.0 percent to add Cooper Flagg, who'd receive top-option reps for a rebuilding roster.