Falling in the NBA Draft Lottery was one of the toughest pills the Brooklyn Nets have had to swallow in franchise history. 2026 was supposed to be the year they grabbed a generational prospect, finishing 20-62 with the top odds at No. 1. Instead, the Nets will pick sixth overall. It's a tough consolation prize, but Brooklyn will move forward by weighing its options, whether it's trading up or selecting one of the many talents available. The NBA Draft Combine has given prospects a chance to show off their physicals while also meeting with teams. The Nets have been active in talking to players, according to multiple reports from Erik Slater of ClutchPoints . Reports say that a few major guard prospects have already started to build relationships with the organization. Mikel Brown Jr. told the media that he met with Brooklyn and looks forward to "building a relationship" before the draft.…