Five things to note from the Nets’ full schedule released on Thursday:
November Reunion
New Nets head coach Jordy Fernandez is scheduled to face his former team, the Kings, in Sacramento on November 24.
He was the team’s associate head coach from 2022-2024.
Earlier this month, the Nets will face off against the rival Knicks at the Garden on Nov. 15 and 17, facing former star Mikal Bridges.
January could be bad
The road trip will be a season-high six games, including matches against the Nuggets, Lakers and Thunder.
Home games against championship contenders such as the Knicks, Suns, Heat, Pacers and 76ers.
There are 16 games in January, 11 of which are against teams that made the postseason last year.
Friendly February
Eight of the Nets’ 11 games will be played at Barclays Center against teams that are not championship contenders, including the Wizards (twice), Rockets (twice), Hornets and Trail Blazers.
A chance to win some prizes.
Heavy criticism of YES
The Nets aren’t very popular on the major networks.
Only five games will be nationally televised, with four of them airing on NBA TV.
The Nets will make just one appearance on TNT on Jan. 21 against the Knicks at Barclays Center.
Finish at home
The Nets will take on the Knicks at Barclays Center on April 13, capping off what promises to be a memorable year.
At that point, things will get a lot more interesting.
The biggest moment next year for the Nets will be the draft lottery, as they hope to land a high pick in a draft that could include Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey and Frenchman Nolan Traore.
