[1] During the off-season, the Nets signed free agents Kevin Edwards,[2][3] Armen Gilliam,[4][5] and undrafted rookie guard David Wesley, and acquired Benoit Benjamin from the Los Angeles Lakers.
[6][7][8] After the tragic death of star guard Dražen Petrović, who died in a car accident during the off-season on June 7, 1993; Derrick Coleman and Kenny Anderson would both step it up, having All-Star seasons being selected for the 1994 NBA All-Star Game.
[14][15] In December, the team traded Rumeal Robinson to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Johnny Newman.
[16][17][18] However, after holding a 22–24 at the All-Star break,[19] the Nets would win 8 of their final 11 games finishing third in the Atlantic Division with a 45–37 record.
[21] However, in the Eastern Conference First Round of the playoffs, the Nets would lose in four games to the New York Knicks.