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This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/nets/onsi as Brooklyn Nets Must Embrace Spoiler Role After 1-9 Start. The Brooklyn Nets have had a miserable start to the season, but they have another opportunity to get into the win column.

Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Knicks routed the Nets 134-98 on Sunday night to win their fourth straight overall.

During his time suiting up for the Nets, Bowie wore only jersey No. 31 and put up 12.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game.

The Brooklyn Nets are looking to speed up the rebuild process by getting a top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Tied for the worst record in the league, the assumption would be that the Nets are playing a heavy dose of their youth,