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Brooklyn Nets vs Hornets Season Opener
Brooklyn Nets aim to shock preseason rankings with key players ready for season opener against Hornets.
In brief
Brooklyn Nets aim to shock preseason rankings with key players ready for season opener against Hornets. Brooklyn Nets face Hornets in season opener with Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. healthy and ready to build playoff chemistry. Originally reported by Brooklyn Nets On SI.
Nets Season Opener
Brooklyn Nets begin 2026-27 season against Charlotte Hornets.
Julius Randle Impression
Randle makes strong impression in first few games in Black & White.
Michael Porter Jr. Ready
Porter Jr. appears healthy and ready to develop chemistry with Randle.
Point Guard Rotation
Nets get clean look at young point guard rotation: Egor Demin, Mikel Brown Jr., Nolan Traore.
Center Battle
Day'Ron Sharpe and Moe Wagner battle for starting center spot with Sharpe early advantage.
Hornets Trade
Hornets traded LaMelo Ball over offseason signaling guard change.
Naz Reid Debut
Naz Reid makes Hornets debut after being crunched into rotations.
Injuries
Kon Knueppel out with hamstring injury, Coby White out with calf injury.
The short version
Brooklyn Nets face Hornets in season opener with Julius Randle and Michael Porter Jr. healthy and ready to build playoff chemistry.
