
Brooklyn Nets' Tanking Push: March Schedule
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The Brooklyn Nets, with a dismal 15-44 record, are in the running for the number one pick in the 2026 draft lottery. Despite a challenging schedule, theyre aiming for more lottery security before a softer April. Fans and analysts view their recent losses as a tanking strategy, given their rosters focus on the future rather than the playoffs. March brings 17 games, 14 against top-10 teams, which could secure their lottery spot but test their resolve through a tough stretch.
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NBA News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Brooklyn Nets' Tanking Push: March Schedule. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
0:00It's March 1st. Here's your NBA News in 2 Minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Brooklyn Nets are struggling this season with a 15 and 44 record after going just 2 and 9 in February. That slump helped them climb into the bottom 3 spots in the NBA standings, giving them equal odds for the number 1 pick in the 2026, draft lottery. Earlier this week, they moved up from a worse position after last year's lottery dropped them to 8th when they started 6th. With 23 gains left and the 16th toughest remaining schedule, they're chasing more lottery security before a softer April. Fans at analysts see this as a tanking push, especially after tough losses exposed their weaknesses. The impact hits hard with key players out and a roster bill for the future, not playoffs, making every game aggrind. March brings 17 matchups, 14 against top 10 teams from each conference. It kicks off at home versus Cleveland, then road trips to Miami and Detroit, followed
1:00by home games against Memphis and Detroit again, with every other day games mixed in against Atlanta, Philly, Portland, Oklahoma City, the NYX, Sacramento, Golden State, the Lakers, Charlotte, and Sacramento to close. Officials predict a 3 and 14 March, which could lock in their lottery spot, but test the teams resolve through a brutal stretch, appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately, no ear buds required, S-O-L-I. s-O-L-I-P-L-I. S-O-L-I-P-L-I-P-L-S-O-L-I.
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