Ben Saraf News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

Preparing for second season Saraf (rest) is in line for a reserve role in 2026-27 after the Nets drafted Mikel Brown earlier this summer.

Impact The 2025 first-rounder bookended his rookie campaign as a starter, but a bench role appears more likely to open this season now that Brown is in the fold and Egor Demin is healthy. Nolan Traore is recovering from offseason knee surgery but is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in the fall, so Saraf is set to battle with youngsters Traore and Drake Powell as well as veterans Keon Ellis and Terance Mann for playing time in the second unit.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Saraf (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Saraf is healthy but will be sidelined for the Nets' Summer League finale for rest purposes. He'll close the summer averaging 10.0 points, 3.3 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 23.9 minutes per contest across six appearances between the California Classic and Las Vegas Summer League.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient shooting night Saturday Saraf finished with 15 points (4-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), one rebound, five assists and one block over 32 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League loss to Atlanta.

Impact Saraf didn't have his best showing Saturday. He shot an inefficient 4-for-14 from the field while failing to make any of his attempts from behind the arc. Saraf, the 2025 No. 26 overall pick, appeared in 44 regular-season games for the Nets as a rookie, averaging 7.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.9 steals across 20.8 minutes. The 20-year-old has several areas of his game that need to improve, and while he could earn a larger role during the 2026-27 campaign, he will continue to face stiff competition for minutes.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 10 • SI.COM

Strong effort in Summer League Saraf recorded 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt), seven assists, three rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes of Monday's 100-79 Summer League win over the Warriors Blue.

Impact It's been a decent start to the offseason for Brooklyn's second-year guard. Through two games, he's averaging 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 three-pointers on 45.5 percent shooting from the field.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Saraf (undisclosed) will play in Monday's California Classic Summer League game against Warriors Blue, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Saraf sat out Sunday's win over the Bucks, Brooklyn's second game of a back-to-back-to-back set, due to undisclosed reasons. However, he'll return for the Nets' final California Classic game. Over 27 minutes in Saturday's loss to Sacramento, the 20-year-old point guard posted 10 points, six rebounds, one assist and one block.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Saraf (rest) will be inactive for Sunday's Summer League game against the Bucks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Saraf will rest on the second leg of a back-to-back set, and his next chance to play will come Monday against the Warriors. Dion Brown should be able to get into the rotation Sunday with Saraf inactive.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Logs team-high 27 minutes in loss Saraf finished with 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes in Saturday's 79-76 California Classic Summer League loss to Sacramento.

Impact Saraf had a slow start to his inaugural season in 2025-26. However, he had a strong finish to the campaign by averaging 14.0 points, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals across five regular-season games in April. It's hard to imagine a scenario where Saraf's production won't improve in 2026-27, at least somewhat, though he won't have an easy path to production, especially with Egor Demin (foot) healthy and Nolan Traore looking for minutes. Additionally, the Nets added Louisville guard Mikel Brown using the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nets add another guard Saraf should have more competition for playing time at in the backcourt after the Nets selected Mikel Brown in Tuesday's draft.

Impact Saraf, a 2025 first-round pick, opened his rookie season as a starter before becoming more of a part-time player, bouncing back and forth from the G League throughout the course of the year. It wasn't until the late stages of the regular season that Brooklyn handed him more of a featured role, as the team battled a litany of injuries down the stretch and needed healthy bodies to soak up extra minutes. Saraf could carve out a role as the top backup point guard in 2026-27, but the addition of Brown complicates his path to steady minutes.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 15 points in finale Saraf amassed 15 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals over 26 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 136-101 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Saraf's rookie season officially came to an end Sunday. He spent lots of time in the G League as well, but he amassed 44 regular-season appearances at the NBA level. He didn't have much fantasy appeal until the very end of the campaign, finishing with averages of 7.5 points, 3.3 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 0.9 steals on 39.6 percent shooting in 20.8 minutes per contest.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes has third triple-double of season as Raptors rout Nets 136-101 to clinch playoff berth

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APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Brooklyn faces Toronto, aims to stop road slide

Brooklyn will look to end its seven-game road losing streak when the Nets take on Toronto

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Strong line in loss Saraf logged 19 points (8-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block in 28 minutes during Thursday's 123-94 loss to the Pacers.

Impact The Nets were without most of their roster for the front end of this back-to-back set, and only seven players saw the floor as a result. Although he's seen healthy workloads, Saraf is averaging just 11.8 points, 4.1 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 26.7 minutes per contest over his last 13 appearances.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn faces Milwaukee, aims to break road skid

Brooklyn heads into a matchup against Milwaukee after losing six road games in a row

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Loaded stat line in win Saraf closed Tuesday's 96-90 win over Milwaukee with 19 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 36 minutes.

Impact Saraf didn't have a good shooting performance Tuesday night, but the fact that he went 9-for-10 from the charity stripe salvaged his scoring output, and he complemented it with decent numbers in peripheral categories. Saraf has started just three times since the beginning of March, but he's been showing what he can do of late with an uptick in his playing time. He has scored in double digits in five of his last eight appearances, a stretch in which he's averaging 11.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game despite shooting just 40.2 percent from the floor and 18.8 percent from deep.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Liddell scores a career-high 21 points to lead the Nets over the Bucks 96-90

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday Saraf will start Tuesday against the Bucks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Saraf will start in his return from a one-game absence, and he'll be joined in the first unit by Malachi Smith, Drake Powell, E.J. Liddell and Trevon Scott. Across seven starts this season, Saraf has posted averages of 5.7 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.4 turnovers per game.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Milwaukee Saraf (back) is available for Tuesday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Saraf didn't play in Sunday's 121-115 win over the Wizards. However, he was listed as probable heading into the meeting with Milwaukee, although it's now confirmed that he will avoid a second consecutive absence. The rookie has had a quiet start to his NBA career, averaging 6.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 0.1 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting 38.2 percent from the field and 21.6 percent from deep across 19.6 minutes in 40 appearances.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Poised for Tuesday return Saraf (back) is probable for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact Saraf was held out of Sunday's contest due to back soreness, but the issue should only cost him one game. Expect confirmation on his availability for Tuesday closer to tipoff.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee plays Brooklyn, looks to end road skid

Milwaukee heads into a matchup with Brooklyn after losing three road games in a row

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Out Sunday Saraf (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Saraf has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss his first game since March 18. In his absence, Tyson Etienne and Malachi Smith are candidates for increased roles.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Washington plays Brooklyn, looks to end road losing streak

Washington comes into a matchup against Brooklyn as losers of four straight road games

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Iffy with back tightness Saraf (back tightness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Saraf was a late addition to the injury report, and the Nets may err on the side of caution. Nolan Traore and Tyson Ettienne could see more minutes if Saraf is held out.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles again in loss Saraf amassed two points (1-4 FG), two rebounds and four assists across 25 minutes during Friday's 141-107 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Saraf continues to play through some recent struggles, turning in his third straight subpar performance. During that time, he has averaged just 5.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 4.3 assists, barely making him a top 400 player. With continued uncertainty regarding the Brooklyn rotation, Saraf is not someone who needs to be rostered, outside of very deep leagues.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Turnover issues still holding Ben Saraf back as Nets rookie's season has been mixed bag In Tuesday’s 117-86 loss to Charlotte, Saraf had three assists but just as many turnovers. And two nights earlier, he’d handed out six dimes...

APRIL 1 • NYPOST.COM

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