The Brooklyn Nets commenced their 2026-27 preseason with a commanding 92-73 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on October 6, 2026, at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. (nba.com)
The Nets' starting lineup featured Nolan Traore, Egor Demin, Michael Porter Jr., Julius Randle, and Day'Ron Sharpe. Notably, Mikel Brown Jr., the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, was sidelined due to an ankle injury, and Joshua Jefferson missed the game with lower back stiffness. (sports.yahoo.com)
On the Hornets' side, the team was without key players Kon Knueppel, Grant Williams, and Coby White, who sustained a left calf strain. The projected starting lineup included Dennis Schroder, Grayson Allen, Brandon Miller, Naz Reid, and Moussa Diabate. (sports.yahoo.com)
The game provided an early look at both teams' rosters as they prepare for the regular season. For the Nets, the performance of their young core alongside veterans like Randle and Porter Jr. was a positive sign. The Hornets, despite the loss, had the opportunity to evaluate their depth and make necessary adjustments ahead of the season opener.