Drake Powell News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

Searching for better results Powell (rest) is looking to improve this season following a poor rookie campaign in 2025-26.

Impact Powell struggled to make an impression on either end of the floor during his rookie year, averaging 6.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.6 steals per game while shooting just 40.2 percent from the floor over 63 regular-season appearances (24 starts) in 2025-26. While it appears unlikely he'll start the new year in the first unit, Powell should at least have a leg up on veterans Keon Ellis and Terance Mann for Brooklyn's backup role at shooting guard before training camp kicks off in September.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Out Sunday Powell (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Powell will sit out the Nets' Summer League finale. The 2025 first-rounder struggled mightily with efficiency over four Las Vegas Summer League appearances, averaging 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.0 assists while shooting 25.9 percent from the field in 22.8 minutes per tilt.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Drake Powell Regains Confidence in Win Over Kings For nearly two weeks, every passing jumper seemed to carry a little more weight for Drake Powell. The Brooklyn Nets' second-year wing entere...

JULY 15 • SI.COM

Bounces back with 18 points Tuesday Powell finished with 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebounds, two steals and one block across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 115-83 Summer League win over the Kings.

Impact Powell combined for just five points in his first two Las Vegas Summer League appearances. However, he turned it around Tuesday to finish second on the team in scoring behind Egor Demin, who ended with 22 points. Powell, the 2025 No. 22 overall pick, had a few quality performances in his 63 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, though he was unproductive more often than not. While the 20-year-old is still adjusting to life at the NBA level, he will be expected to play better in 2026-27.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Drake Powell Struggling Early in NBA Summer League Brooklyn's second-year guard has been extremely disappointing through four Summer League games.

JULY 12 • SI.COM

Nets' Drake Powell still has so much to prove as offensive funk continues in Summer League Drake Powell’s offensive funk had just gotten deeper heading into Friday’s Las Vegas Summer League opener.

JULY 11 • NYPOST.COM

What to Make of Drake Powell's Summer League Struggles The former Tar Heel has gotten off to a rough start in the Summer League.

JULY 8 • SI.COM

Available to play Powell will be available for Monday's Summer League game against the Warriors Blue, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Powell skipped Sunday's win over the Bucks, but he'll be back in action for Monday's exhibition. John Ukomadu will likely return to the second unit with Powell active.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't go Sunday Powell (undisclosed) won't play in Sunday's California Classic Summer League game against the Bucks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly why Powell won't play Sunday, though the Nets have three games in as many days, so he may just be receiving a rest day. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against Warriors Blue.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Drake Powell explains his goals for his game over the summer Brooklyn guard Drake Powell is coming off an uneven rookie season in which he showed glimpses of...

JULY 5 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Struggles in loss to Sacramento Powell finished with four points (0-9 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes in Saturday's 79-76 California Classic Summer League loss to t...

Impact Powell couldn't get anything going to begin the California version of Summer League. He went 0-for-9 from the field (0-for-5 from three-point range) while committing three turnovers. The 2025 No. 22 overall pick averaged 6.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.6 steals across 21.0 minutes in 63 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. Although his first year wasn't the worst, he has more work to do in order to carve out a routine spot in the rotation heading into the 2026-27 campaign. His odds of accomplishing that won't improve unless he turns it around this summer.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn Nets 2025-26 Season Player Grades: Drake Powell How did the former Tar Heel do in his rookie season?

MAY 13 • SI.COM

Muted effort in loss Powell registered eight points (3-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's 136-101 loss to the Raptors.

Impact The rookie first rounder had a mild effort to close out the regular season. Powell was used sparingly by the Nets, as he appeared in 63 games with averages of 6.5 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 20.9 minutes. He was never close to being a consistent fantasy producer.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rookie Drake Powell reflects on 2025-26 NBA season This is a different game than college, for sure. As far as the physicality, the amount of games. I...

APRIL 13 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Returning to starting lineup Powell will start in Sunday's game against Toronto, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Powell didn't play in Friday's 125-108 loss to Milwaukee. However, he will return to the starting lineup for the final game of the 2025-26 campaign. In 23 starts this season, the rookie has averaged 8.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.7 steals across 25.3 minutes.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Powell (knee) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game in Toronto, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Powell is set to return from a one-game absence, and he could be asked to flirt with 40 minutes if Nolan Traore (illness) can't give it a go. Per 36 minutes this season, Powell has averaged 11.1 points, 2.5 assists, 1.4 triples and 1.0 steals per game.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday at Milwaukee Powell (rest) is sidelined for Friday's matchup against the Bucks.

Impact Powell is out due to left knee injury management, marking his first absence since March 23. With an extensive injury report for Brooklyn, extended minutes should be available for players like Trevon Scott, Malachi Smith, Tyson Etienne and others.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Powell won't start Thursday's game against the Pacers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Tyson Etienne will step into the starting five in the front end of this back-to-back, pushing Powell to the second unit. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 3.8 points and 1.6 rebounds in 18.4 minutes per contest over his last five appearances off the bench.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with shot despite win Powell finished with 11 points (4-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 96-90 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Powell had a woeful shooting performance since he made just 25 percent of his attempts, and while his fantasy line was far from being an eye-popping one, at least he managed to contribute in each of the five major categories. Powell has started every game in which he's been available for the Nets since March 9, but his averages of 8.4 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game aren't particularly impressive, especially since he's also shooting 38.4 percent from the floor in that span.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

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

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115

Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Logs 29 minutes in loss Powell finished with six points (2-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 141-107 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Powell played at least 28 minutes for the third straight game, having seemingly earned himself a spot in the opening five. He has started in 12 straight appearances, although during that time, he has barely been a top 300 player. With averages of just 7.8 points and 1.3 three-pointers, fantasy managers are better off shifting their attention elsewhere.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Miller scores 25, Miles Bridges 19 as Hornets beat Nets 117-86

Brandon Miller scored 25 points, Miles Bridges had 19, and the Charlotte Hornets routed the Brooklyn Nets 117-86

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

The signs Drake Powell's tricky rookie year may pay off for the Nets Of the Nets’ record haul of five first-round picks last June, Powell was the most athletic, but also the most raw on offense.

MARCH 31 • NYPOST.COM

Notches 16 points in win Powell logged 16 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 116-99 win over the Kings.

Impact Powell and Nolan Traore combined for 33 points as the Nets improved to 18-57 on the season. Although this was a step in the right direction, Powell remains difficult to trust with averages of 6.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 24.5 minutes over his last seven games.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

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

Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115

Brandon Miller scores 25, Miles Bridges 19 as Hornets beat Nets 117-86