Two-way deal to stay in Brooklyn
Grant Nelson will remain with the Brooklyn Nets on a two-way contract for the 2026/27 season, a structure that allows him to move between the NBA and the G League. The 24-year-old 7-foot forward rejoins the New York franchise after previous stints with the first team and with the Long Island Nets last season, a move detailed by TalkBasket and RealGM — Basketball Wiretap following confirmation from the player's camp to HoopsHype.
Recent production and profile
The forward appeared in four games as a reserve for Brooklyn last season, averaging 4.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 blocks in 8.8 minutes per game. He found more consistent minutes in the G League, playing 23 Tip-Off Tournament and regular-season games for Long Island and averaging 11.1 points on 54.9 percent from the field and 80.9 percent from the free-throw line, with 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 19.3 minutes.
A product of three seasons at North Dakota State and two at Alabama, Nelson first joined Brooklyn on Oct. 15, 2025, and later signed a 10-day contract on Feb. 27, 2026, before securing the current two-way agreement.
Fit within Brooklyn's roster planning
The deal adds young frontcourt depth and rim protection without occupying a full roster spot among the 15. Under the two-way framework, Brooklyn retains flexibility to develop Nelson with Long Island while keeping him available for immediate call-ups in the NBA 2026/27 campaign as the team builds rotation depth.