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Nets Trim Roster With Unexpected Cut

Originally posted on Last Word On Sports
By Quenton S Albertie | Last updated Aug 29, 2025 4:12 PM ET

On an otherwise uneventful Friday, the Brooklyn Nets have waived forward Tosan Evbuomwan, according to HoopsHype’s longtime insider Michael Scotto.

Nets Trim Roster With Tosan Evbuomwan Cut

A two-year pro who went undrafted out of Princeton, Evbuomwan averaged career-highs of 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists and 0.9 steals in 23.8 minutes per game in 2024-25. Given his production last season, general versatility and relative youth at 24 years old, this is a decision that could raise some eyebrows. Him being on a two-way contract only leads to more questions because it’s unlikely to be a move that was financially motivated.

In the same breath, Evbuomwan had the same issue many of his teammates had last season. Though his production was more voluminous than the previous season, he has clear limitations as a shot-creator and shot-maker. Keeping that in mind, he shot 42.7 percent from the field and 31.2 percent from 3 in 2024-25.

Just In: The Brooklyn Nets are waiving forward Tosan Evbuomwan, league sources told @hoopshype. Evbuomwan averaged 9.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 23.8 minutes during 28 games played for the Nets last season. pic.twitter.com/ALrQI5ibZK

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 29, 2025

This was a steep drop-off from his rookie season, when he converted 50.7 percent of his field goals and 37.5 percent of his 3s. So, perhaps Obvuomwan’s first year was a flash in the pan. Beginner’s luck, as they would say.

Brooklyn just had to believe they’d be replacing him with a better player.

The Last Word

By releasing Ovbuomwan, the Nets have opened up a two-way roster slot. Well, a second one. This may seem inconsequential, but there are still a few interesting young players on the market with the offseason winding down. NBL veteran Jack McVeigh, G League Ignite alum MarJon Beauchamp and three-time Slam Dunk champion Mac McMclung are just a few of the players that come to mind.

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