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Nets decline to extend Noah Clowney but Jordi Fernandez praises consistency

The Brooklyn Nets have chosen not to extend Noah Clowney’s contract, leaving the 6-foot-10 forward on a $5.4 million prove-it deal for the upcoming season. Clowney, who turned 22 this year, averaged 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.4 free-throw attempts per game last season, though his shooting efficiency was mixed at 40% from the field, 33% from three, and 80% from the line.

With Julius Randle now starting at power forward, Clowney has accepted a reduced role, emphasizing adaptability and creating offensive disruption in limited minutes. Despite the shift, head coach Jordi Fernández praised Clowney’s consistency, calling it the key to his potential impact.

Fernández highlighted Clowney’s defensive presence, offensive rebounding, and ability to execute fundamental tasks, while acknowledging room for improvement in areas like finishing possessions against elite offensive players. Clowney’s strong preseason performance has further bolstered expectations for his contributions in the regular season, where he’ll enter restricted free agency next summer, giving the Nets the chance to match any competing offers.

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