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Ben Saraf Reflects on Rookie NBA Season and Future Goals with Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf discusses his rookie campaign, cultural connection to New York, and goals for the upcoming season.

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Ben Saraf, a 20-year-old guard selected by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2025 NBA Draft, appeared in 44 games during his rookie campaign, making 11 starts. [1] Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf is reflecting on his rookie season as he prepares to begin his second year with the franchise. [2] Ben Saraf averaged 7.5 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.1 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game during his rookie season. [3] Ben Saraf shot 39.6 percent from the field and 83 percent from the free-throw line as a rookie, though he connected on only 21.1 percent of attempts from beyond the arc. [4] Former Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, returning to the NBA after missing the 2025-26 season. [5] The Brooklyn Nets announced on Friday that they signed forward Grant Nelson to a Two-Way contract. [6] Ben Saraf stated that the most emotional moment of his season was playing alongside fellow Israeli Deni Avdija and Danny Wolf in front of Jewish fans. [7] Julius Randle, a former New York Knicks star, revealed championship plans for the Brooklyn Nets while speaking at an event in Brazil. [8]
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  1. Ben Saraf, a 20-year-old guard selected by the Brooklyn Nets in the 2025 NBA Draft, appeared in 44 games during his rookie campaign, making 11 starts. · The Jerusalem Post
  2. Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf is reflecting on his rookie season as he prepares to begin his second year with the franchise. · Yahoo! Sports
  3. Ben Saraf averaged 7.5 points, 3.3 assists, and 2.1 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game during his rookie season. · The Jerusalem Post
  4. Ben Saraf shot 39.6 percent from the field and 83 percent from the free-throw line as a rookie, though he connected on only 21.1 percent of attempts from beyond the arc. · The Jerusalem Post
  5. Former Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Sacramento Kings, returning to the NBA after missing the 2025-26 season. · Yahoo! Sports
  6. The Brooklyn Nets announced on Friday that they signed forward Grant Nelson to a Two-Way contract. · Yahoo! Sports
  7. Ben Saraf stated that the most emotional moment of his season was playing alongside fellow Israeli Deni Avdija and Danny Wolf in front of Jewish fans. · The Jerusalem Post
  8. Julius Randle, a former New York Knicks star, revealed championship plans for the Brooklyn Nets while speaking at an event in Brazil. · Yahoo! Sports
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