The Nets Signed Nick Pringle, Then Waived Him In Under a Week. What’s Their Roster Plan?

The Brooklyn Nets made a head-scratcher move on Sunday, waiving forward Nick Pringle less than one week after bringing him into the organization. This went down just before the team’s Media Day and two days before training camp officially kicks off for the 2026-27 season.

The Quick Hook: What’s Going On With the Roster?

This isn’t an isolated incident for Brooklyn either. When they initially signed Pringle on September 21, the team also signed and then waived DJ Rodman and Aaron Scott ahead of camp. These quick moves often signal that the Nets are actively figuring out who will represent them at the G League level, potentially eyeing players for the Long Island Nets squad. The team has made a bunch of additions this offseason, but it’s clear they are still adjusting their roster right down to the wire before camp even begins. They also signed Ben Humrichous and Dain Dainja to deals, though the specifics haven’t been released. As it stands, NBA teams can have up to 18 players on their roster for training camp, including 15 standard contracts and three Two-Way deals. The official camp roster count isn’t out yet, so these swift changes show they’re still optimizing.

Pringle’s College Grind and a Possible G League Future

Pringle, at 24 years old, has put in his time, grinding through six years of college basketball. His journey took him from Wofford to Dodge City Community College, Alabama, and South Carolina, ultimately landing him with the Razorbacks for his final year under head coach John Calipari. He put together his best collegiate season in 2024-25 while playing for the Gamecocks, averaging 9.5 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, shooting an efficient 57.2% from the field. While getting waived so quickly is tough, this move could actually pave the way for him to get started with the Long Island Nets, Brooklyn’s G League affiliate.

What’s Next for Brooklyn

There are a ton of storylines for Nets fans to track as the team looks to have a significantly better season than their 2025-26 campaign. With training camp just around the corner, expect the roster to continue to take shape. And even with Pringle’s release from the main roster, it’s still possible he could contribute to the organization in some capacity, especially with the Long Island Nets.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.