Noah Clowney Embraces Reduced Role as Nets Decline Rookie Extension

The Brooklyn Nets declined to offer forward Noah Clowney a rookie extension prior to Monday’s deadline, setting him up to become a restricted free agent next June. The 22-year-old averaged 12.3 points and 4.1 rebounds across 66 games last season but is transitioning to a bench role behind newly acquired Julius Randle. Head coach Jordi Fernandez praised Clowney's summer consistency, while Clowney posted 9.8 points per game on 52.2% shooting during a solid preseason slate.