The Brooklyn Nets announced Thursday that they have promoted Makar Gevorkian to assistant general manager after two seasons as vice president of basketball operations alignment and strategic planning.
General manager Sean Marks explained the reasoning behind the move in the team’s statement.
“Makar’s strategic, forward-thinking mind, along with his comprehensive knowledge of the league’s salary cap structure, have made him a valued voice within our front office and we are excited to elevate him to this well-earned role,” Marks said.
The promotion comes at a critical point for Brooklyn after the franchise finished 20-62 during the 2025-26 regular season, the third-worst record in the Eastern Conference. The Nets missed the playoffs and closed the season on a three-game losing streak.
Gevorkian recently completed his sixth season with the organization. He joined the franchise in 2020 as a basketball operations assistant before moving through several front-office roles tied to roster construction and salary cap management.
His progression included one season as a salary cap and strategy associate, followed by two years as director of salary cap. Brooklyn then promoted him to vice president of basketball operations alignment and strategic planning in 2024 before Thursday’s announcement elevated him again.
The Nets’ decision signals continued emphasis on long-term roster flexibility as the franchise attempts to rebuild around a young core and recent acquisitions. Brooklyn’s roster featured one of the NBA’s youngest rotations this season, with several players aged 24 or younger receiving major minutes.
Michael Porter Jr. led the Nets in scoring at 24.2 points per game across 52 appearances. Former first-round picks Noah Clowney and Nic Claxton remained central pieces in the frontcourt, while teenagers Egor Demin, Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf all handled rotation responsibilities during the season.
Brooklyn also leaned heavily on developmental minutes throughout the year, with 11 players averaging at least 20 minutes per game. The roster turnover and youth movement reflected the organization’s broader transition after falling out of postseason contention in recent seasons.
With the 2026 NBA Draft and free agency approaching, Brooklyn’s front office now moves into an important offseason centered on roster flexibility, player development and long-term asset management.
