Mock trade has Brooklyn Nets trading Cam Johnson for Darius Garland

A mock trade has the Brooklyn Nets trading Cam Johnson and others for Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland. Courtesy of James Piercey of the NBA Analysis Network.

The Brooklyn Nets have a lot to consider this offseason as they have to decide how they want to move forward as a franchise. The 2022-23 season was a rollercoaster ride for the organization as they started the season with championship expectations, but ended it getting swept in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Along the way, Brooklyn traded superstars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving for various reasons and once the February trade deadline came and went, the Nets were a completely different team. After trading Durant and Irving, Brooklyn lost some viability as a title contender, but they also gained some much-need draft capital and young players to possibly build around.

At this point, whether Brooklyn wants to contend for a title or rebuild, they have to consider what players should be on the team. According to James Piercey of the NBA Analysis Network, if the Nets are looking to acquire star-level players, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland would be an option: