The 1987–88 New Jersey Nets season was the Nets' 12th season in the NBA.
[1] The Nets had the third pick in the 1987 NBA draft, and selected Dennis Hopson.
The team struggled finishing last place in the Eastern Conference with a 19–63 record.
The team played under three coaches during the season, Dave Wohl, Bob MacKinnon and Willis Reed.
Roster