Brooklyn Nets Start 0-6 Season Amid Defensive Struggles, Coach Fernandez Accepts Blame

The Brooklyn Nets have started the 2025-26 NBA season with a disappointing 0-6 record, facing significant challenges on both ends of the court. Head coach Jordi Fernandez has publicly accepted responsibility for the team's lack of effort and defensive struggles, acknowledging his difficulty in motivating the players to play hard and with purpose. The Nets currently hold the worst defensive rating in the league and rank near the bottom offensively, with issues including poor ball movement and a high turnover rate. Despite capable scorers like Cam Thomas and Michael Porter Jr., the team's performance has been hampered by inexperience, particularly at the point guard position, and a lack of cohesion. Fernandez has emphasized the need for leadership and energy from players like Nic Claxton to help turn the team's fortunes around. With a focus on development and maintaining multiple first-round draft picks, the Nets appear resigned to a rebuilding phase but remain under pressure to improve their competitiveness.