
The Nets are believed to be exploring the option of trading up in the upcoming draft, but even if they stand pat, they might select a top prospect in the middle of the lottery. Fears is widely seen as one of the players outside the top three who could end up being a multi-time All-Star. The Nets are believed to have him high on their priority list. The former Oklahoma standout averaged 17.1 points, 4.1 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals over 34 games in his final college campaign in 2024-25.