The Nets finished 22–44, last in the Atlantic Division and 12th overall in the Eastern Conference and failed to make the playoffs for a fifth consecutive season.
Due to the 2011 NBA lockout negotiations, the programmed pre-season schedule, along with the first two weeks of the regular season were scrapped, and a two-game pre-season was set for each team once the lockout concluded.
Via draft Via free agency Via trade 10-day contracts Via trade Via free agency Waived Many players signed with teams from other leagues due to the 2011 NBA lockout.
FIBA allows players under NBA contracts to sign and play for teams from other leagues if the contracts have opt-out clauses that allow the players to return to the NBA if the lockout ends.
[8] The Chinese Basketball Association, however, only allows its clubs to sign foreign free agents who could play for at least the entire season.