Almost two years ago, the Brooklyn Nets made a major trade with the Houston Rockets to bring back their first-round picks in 2025 and 2026. It was a move that many fans received well, as it was clear the organization was rebuilding and would land a franchise player in one of the two drafts. Fast forward to today, just over 24 hours after the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, and many look back at that trade with disdain. 2025 saw Brooklyn land the No. 8 pick (Egor Dёmin), moving two spots down in the lottery. This year, the Nets were met with heartbreak, dropping three spots to pick No. 6 after a 20-62 season. For reference, they sacrificed two first-round picks and two swaps in the deal with Houston. But all we can do is move forward, because the 2026 class is still loaded with talent. It hurts to likely lose the opportunity to take AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson or Cameron Boozer, but at No. 6, potential stars are still available.…