Chinese forward Zeng Fanbo has been waived by the Nets, the team announced today (Twitter link via Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com).
Zeng will likely be headed to the G League to play for the Long Island Nets. He was signed to an Exhibit 10 deal and is now eligible for a bonus worth up to $85,300 if he spends at least 60 days with Brooklyn’s affiliate team.
The 22-year-old has spent the past three seasons playing for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association. In 42 appearances with the Ducks in 2024/25, Zeng averaged 14.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 53% from the field and 41% from three-point range.
Zeng, a 6’10” forward, played in one preseason game with the Nets.
Brooklyn now has a pair of openings on its offseason roster.
I thought he was a candidate for the two-way spot, but it’s possible that they want to bring Drew Timme back for it.
I’m not a Cam Thomas fan. There are some bad things out there about his attitude. Personal issues are things fans don’t really know. I have watched him since college. The guy has a tight handle. He is small in height. Not as a player. Has girth and heart. And he can flat out score. He is an 88% FT shooter. When he is on he can score on anyone.
If he were to play PG. And play some D. He could be a special player. I just don’t get how you let this opportunity slip by. He has all the skills to do it. Except for the IQ of the position. But you can learn that to be a serviceable PG. I can tell you this. His agent isn’t doing him any favors. And where are his mentors.