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Nets Battle Hornets in Preseason Opener
7 Oct
Summary
- The NBA regular season starts October 20th.
- Nets and Hornets face off in preseason on October 21st.
- Several key players are sidelined due to injuries and recovery.
With the NBA regular season commencing on October 20th, the Brooklyn Nets are preparing for their preseason opener against the Charlotte Hornets tonight, October 7, 2026. This matchup, followed by their official season opener on October 21st, will allow Nets coach Jordi Fernandez to assess his team's young roster. The preseason offers a vital chance for the Nets to gain full-speed competition experience.
Both teams face player availability challenges. Charlotte has declared numerous players out, including Brandon Miller, who is recovering from shoulder surgery, and Kon Knueppel, who has a hamstring injury. Coby White and Grant Williams are also sidelined. The Nets will see Julius Randle debut alongside Michael Porter Jr., but will be without Egor Dëmin and Mikel Brown Jr. This game presents an opportunity for the Nets, with their established chemistry, to cover the 3.5-point spread against a Hornets team with many new faces.
