Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore is still working his way back from a scope on his right knee, but the early signs out of his rehab are encouraging.
Traore has not taken part in any of the Nets’ summer league action while he recovers, and general manager Sean Marks said before the summer circuit that the guard should be ready for training camp in the fall. That outlook appears to be holding up. On Monday, Brian Lewis of the New York Post posted on X that, “Nolan Traore isn’t playing in Summer League because of his knee scope, but he made the trip to Vegas and is progressing well,” with video showing Traore taking standstill shots.
Marks previously explained that Traore had the procedure to address an issue he dealt with during the 2025-26 campaign. The team expects a full recovery by the time camp opens. A knee scope, or knee arthroscopy, is a minimally invasive surgery used to treat knee problems while limiting trauma.
The 20-year-old is coming off his rookie season, when he averaged 8.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game while shooting 38.0% from the field and 31.8% from three-point range.
When he returns, Traore will be part of a crowded battle for minutes at point guard. He’s expected to compete with Mikel Brown Jr., the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and Ben Saraf, the No. 26 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Jordi Fernandez has shown a willingness to use multiple point guards together, which should give Traore a path into the rotation if he looks sharp in camp. For now, the main takeaway is simple: the rehab is moving in the right direction.
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