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NBA Free Agency 2018: 5 offseason targets for the Brooklyn Nets

By Ian Levy

SACRAMENTO, CA - MARCH 9: Mario Hezonja #8 of the Orlando Magic looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on March 9, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 26: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks runs across the court in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 26, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jabari Parker
MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 26: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks runs across the court in the first quarter against the Boston Celtics during Game Six of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Bradley Center on April 26, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jabari Parker /

1. Jabari Parker

Parker never looked right after returning from his second ACL surgery. Questions about his health and long-term upside will persist this summer and could depress the market for him and the Milwaukee Bucks willingness to match an offer sheet someone throws at him (he’s a restricted free agent). This might be the biggest risk for the Nets, as it would probably involve a much higher financial cost and longer commitment than any of the other players on this list, but Parker could be a great fit.

At his best, Parker can stretch the floor, score in the low post, get out on the break and attack all sorts of offensive mismatches. He’s probably best at the 4 full-time but he’d make a reasonable pairing between Allen and Hollis-Jefferson with the defensive acumen of the other two offering an opportunity to hide Parker on the least-threatening frontcourt player.

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Parker is among the biggest question marks this summer but he’s also one of the few attainable players for a team like the Nets with real star potential. Brooklyn may prefer to play things slowly and develop organically. But if Parker works out, he could move their rebuild along much more quickly.

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