Nets' Mo Wagner explains his usage on both ends of the court

Brooklyn Nets center Mo Wagner is entering his ninth NBA season and is finding his footing in his new role. The Brooklyn Nets acquired Wagner as a free-agent this summer to improve their frontcourt depth, and he explained how the transition has been. Defensively, Wagner acknowledged that he still has work to do to adjust to the team's defensive strategy, as it is different from the one he has been implementing for five years.

However, Wagner expressed his enthusiasm for the offensive competition he is facing with Day Ron Sharpe for the starting center spot. He highlighted that the offense is not structured like plays, but rather a series of reads and reactions that they train daily, which he finds enjoyable.

The 29-year-old Wagner spent most of his career with the Orlando Magic, primarily coming off the bench. When he joined the Nets, they had traded Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls to make room for Wagner, potentially making him a starting center once again. Coming off a 2025-26 season where he averaged 6.9 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, Wagner has been averaging 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game in two preseason games with the Nets. Head coach Jordi Fernandez seems pleased with Wagner's progress so far.