The Nets are set to retain Day’Ron Sharpe, agreeing to a deal on the first day of free agency to return for two years and $12 million. The bruising center averaged 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in just 18.1 minutes per game this past season as the backup to starter Nic Claxton. Free agency officially begins Monday at 6 p.m.

The Brooklyn Nets and Day’Ron Sharpe have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal, league sources told @hoopshype . Sharpe averaged 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds in 18.1