On September 20th , the Brooklyn Nets officially announced the signing of guard Yuri Collins, a move that took place on the eve of the team's training camp for the 2025-26 season. For Brooklyn, this is both a move to introduce fresh blood to the roster and a move to use the contract structure to meet the salary cap requirements.

Collins, 24, went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft and subsequently joined the Golden State Warriors system, primarily playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the Development League. Last season, he finally made his NBA debut, appearing in two games with the Warriors, averaging 1 point, 1.5 rebounds, and 2 assists per game on 33.3% shooting . In the Development League, he performed even better, averaging 13.7 points, 10 assists, and 3.4 rebounds per game, showcasing his exceptional playmaking skills.

According to HoopsHype reporter Michael Scotto , the Nets signed Collins to a standard, partially guaranteed contract with approximately $ 85,300 guaranteed . The report states that Collins " is expected to be waived and the amount will be counted against the salary cap , " similar to the situations of DeAndre Davis and David Muoka .

The Nets' training camp roster is nearly complete. While the contracts of Grant Nelson , Rich Counsell IV, and Zeng Fanbo have yet to be officially announced, they are all confirmed to be with the team. With only a few days remaining until training camp and the preseason, the Nets' front office is retaining room for fine-tuning the roster before the regular season begins.