Drake Powell’s Summer League Struggles | Brooklyn Nets News

Brooklyn Nets News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 12, 2026 · 1m

The Brooklyn Nets are sending a loaded Summer League squad to Vegas, including key 2025 draft picks like Egor Demin and Danny Wolf — but Drake Powell’s early struggles are raising eyebrows. Through four games, he’s scoring just 11 points on dismal shooting splits, with his last bucket coming over a week ago. Critics are quick to point out the drop from last season’s promise, but remember: Summer League is about growth, not perfection. Powell’s experimenting with off-the-dribble shots — not his usual game — while his catch-and-shoot and defensive skills remain underutilized. The Nets still…