Brooklyn Nets News

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Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Won't Play Sunday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hand) will not play Sunday against Washington due to soreness in his right hand. His absence should open additional frontcourt minutes for Josh Minott and Chaney Johnson. Minott has scored 10 points with two three-pointers, three rebounds, and one steal in 21 minutes in his last appearance and could be a deep-league option for scoring and threes. Johnson added 11 points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in 23 minutes and may offer deeper streaming appeal. E.J. Liddell remains a risky dart throw if he cracks the rotation.

Apr 5

Danny Wolf • C • Nets

Danny Wolf is Shut Down for the Season

Brooklyn Nets forward Danny Wolf (ankle) has been ruled out for the rest of the regular season, according to head coach Jordi Fernandez. Wolf hasn't played since suffering an ankle injury during a game on March 22. The Nets are sitting at 18 wins coming into Friday's game, so there's little reason to play anyone at less than 100 percent health. Wolf will finish his rookie campaign averaging 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists across 57 games. The 21-year-old wasn't a must-have player, but he offered some deep league value throughout the season. He'll hopefully take on a larger role with the team next season. Ziaire Williams should take on a larger role in the rotation over the final six games of the regular season.

Apr 3

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. Won't Return This Season

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, according to head coach Jordi Fernandez. Porter has missed the last 11 games and hasn't suited up for a game since March 10. The Nets are sitting at 18-58 on the season with six games remaining on their schedule. There's little incentive for the Nets to push the 27-year-old back to the court this season. He'll finish the season averaging 24.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists across 32.5 minutes in 52 games. Ziaire Williams should play a larger role in the rotation over the final six games.

Apr 3

Terance Mann • PG • Nets

Terance Mann is Returning on Friday

Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann (Achilles) has been removed from the injury report and is back in action ahead of Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Mann sat out of Tuesday's game loss to the Charlotte Hornets due to an Achilles issue. He'll move back into the starting five on Friday. Over the last seven games, Mann is averaging 5.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.6 assists across 20.5 minutes per game. The 29-year-old could offer some deep league appeal, but isn't an ideal option right now.

Apr 3

Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney Will Play Friday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (ankle) has been cleared to play on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Initially, he was listed as probable for the matchup due to a sore left ankle. Clowney also recently dealt with a wrist injury. Since returning to the lineup, the 21-year-old has posted averages of 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks in 21.3 minutes per game. Brooklyn has reduced Clowney's minutes down the stretch, which significantly decreases his fantasy value.

Apr 3

Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Active Against Hawks

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hand, illness) will play in Friday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. He's been dealing with a hand injury and an illness and was listed as probable on the initial injury report. With the Nets stuck near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, Claxton's workload has decreased late in the season. In March, he averaged just 22.9 minutes per game, posting 8.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks. The matchup against Atlanta is an appealing one, but Claxton's reduced playing time down the stretch makes him a risky fantasy option on Friday.

Apr 3

Danny Wolf • C • Nets

Danny Wolf Without Timeline for Return

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Danny Wolf (ankle) doesn't have a timeline for his return, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints reports. He is in a walking boot due to an ankle injury and has missed five games. Before he was hurt, Wolf's role had grown on the team. He averaged 10.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in March. Unfortunately, Wolf's rookie campaign might be over, as the Nets face only six more games. Josh Minott and Chaney Johnson are the main beneficiaries of Wolf's absence.

Apr 1

Ziaire Williams • SF • Nets

Ziaire Williams Moves into Starting Five

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams will shift back into the starting five ahead of Tuesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. Williams is back in the rotation after sitting out Sunday's game due to a coach's decision. Williams will move back into the starting five with Terance Mann (Achilles) unavailable on Tuesday. Williams has scored 16 points or more in five straight games before getting benched on Sunday. When active, Williams is a decent streaming option and figures to play 20-plus minutes in the rotation without Mann available.

Mar 31

Josh Minott • PF • Nets

Josh Minott Active on Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets forward Josh Minott (hip) will suit up on Tuesday against the Charlotte Hornets. A hip problem forced Minott to miss Sunday's matchup with Sacramento, but the team hasn't included him on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's action. Minott has recently returned to fantasy radars, averaging 15.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 blocks over his last seven appearances. Brooklyn's limited frontcourt options mean Minott is poised to have a significant role again on Tuesday. Meanwhile, E.J. Liddell will have a tougher time finding minutes in the rotation.

Mar 31

Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney Cleared to Return From Four-Game Absence

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (wrist) will be active on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. A wrist issue has kept Clowney sidelined for four games, but the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Ziaire Williams has had a good stint as a starter during Clowney's absence, but he may find himself back in the second unit on Friday night, which would be a big blow for his fantasy prospects. Clowney's form has faded late in the season, with his average numbers dropping to 10.2 points and 4.0 rebounds this month.

Mar 27

Drake Powell • SG • Nets

Drake Powell Slated to Miss Monday's Matchup With Portland

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Drake Powell (knee) is unavailable to suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, per C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News. The 20-year-old rookie is set to sit out the last leg of a back-to-back due to left knee injury management after he logged eight points, three assists and three rebounds in 28 minutes during Sunday's loss to Sacramento. With Powell sidelined and a depleted Nets' rotation, Jalen Wilson, Ochai Agbaji and Malachi Smith are expected to take on heavier workloads against the Blazers.

Mar 23

Danny Wolf • C • Nets

Danny Wolf Set to Miss Monday

C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports that Brooklyn Nets forward Danny Wolf (ankle) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 21-year-old rookie will sit out his first game since Nov. 24 after sustaining an ankle injury during Sunday's loss to Sacramento. With Wolf sidelined, Chaney Johnson and E.J. Liddell would likely see larger roles in the Nets' rotation this evening.

Mar 23

Terance Mann • PG • Nets

Terance Mann Out Monday

According to C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News, Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The 29-year-old will rest after recording five points, three rebounds, and two assists in 26 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Kings. With Mann out, the already depleted Nets rotation must rely on Ziaire Williams and Ochai Agbaji to take on expanded roles tonight.

Mar 23

Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney Ruled Out for Monday

According to C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News, Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (wrist) will miss Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Clowney is set to sit out his third game in a row due to a sprained right wrist, leaving Brooklyn thin in the frontcourt. Ziaire Williams is expected to continue starting and is a solid streaming option for tonight after posting 18 points, two rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block across 22 minutes against Sacramento on Sunday.

Mar 23

Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Set to Suit Up Against Portland

C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports that Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (rest) is active for Monday's matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers. He is set to return after missing Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Sacramento Kings. However, the rebuilding Nets are beginning to manage the 26-year-old big man's workload, so fantasy managers should expect him to miss more time in the near future. Across his last six outings, Claxton has averaged 7.2 points and 6.7 rebounds in 21.2 minutes per contest.

Mar 23

Danny Wolf • C • Nets

Danny Wolf Suffers Ankle Injury on Sunday

Brooklyn Nets forward Danny Wolf (ankle) needed to be helped to the locker room during Sunday's loss to the Sacramento Kings. Wolf suffered a left ankle injury when he awkwardly landed on teammate Terance Mann during the second quarter of Sunday's contest. He limped off the court and didn't return to this game. The Nets have a quick turnaround with a matchup versus the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday. Fantasy managers should consider Wolf highly questionable for that one, given he struggled getting off the court on Sunday. Chaney Johnson and E.J. Liddell would likely see larger roles in the rotation if Wolf sits out on Monday.

Mar 22

Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney to Miss Second Straight Game

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (wrist) will miss Sunday's game in Sacramento after suffering a right wrist sprain earlier in the week. This will mark his second straight absence, leaving Brooklyn thin in the frontcourt. Ziaire Williams is expected to continue starting after posting 17 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 25 minutes against the Knicks. Williams shapes up as a deep-league streaming option while Clowney remains sidelined. Danny Wolf and Josh Minott could also continue seeing steady minutes as the Nets adjust their rotation.

Mar 22

Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Won't Play Sunday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (rest) will not play Sunday against Sacramento as the team manages his workload on the first night of a back-to-back. With Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) already ruled out for the season and Noah Clowney (wrist) sidelined, Brooklyn could rely more on smaller lineups. Danny Wolf recently posted eight points, two three-pointers, six rebounds, two assists, and one steal in 24 minutes as a starter, while Josh Minott added 22 points, six three-pointers, five rebounds, two assists, one steal, and two blocks in 26 minutes in a recent game. Both are worth a look as deep-league streaming options.

Mar 22

Terance Mann • PG • Nets

Terance Mann is Unavailable on Friday

Brooklyn Nets guard Terance Mann (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. He was a late addition to the injury report due to an illness. It appears to be significant enough to hold him out of Friday's game. Mann has only been playing minutes in the teens lately anyway. His absence won't mean too much for the Nets' overall rotation. Drake Powell, Nolan Traore, and Ben Saraf should absorb the extra minutes. At this point in the season, the Nets are giving their younger players more looks, so Mann won't be an ideal option.

Mar 20

Ziaire Williams • SF • Nets

Ziaire Williams to Play on Friday

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (foot) is available to play ahead of Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Williams will shake off the questionable tag and suit up despite dealing with left foot soreness. The Nets are shorthanded right now, so Williams will likely be asked to play an expanded role. Over the last three games, Williams is averaging 7.0 points and 1.3 steals across 20.2 minutes per game. Williams isn't anything more than a low-end streaming option in deep leagues right now.

Mar 20

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