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Ziaire Williams • SF • Nets

Ziaire Williams Questionable On Monday Versus Mavericks

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (hamstring) received a questionable status for the matchup with the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. The fourth-year wing is experiencing some hamstring tightness which kept him out of their last game on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. Tyrese Martin took Williams' spot in the starting five against the Pacers and registered nine points, five assists, and four rebounds. Martin is a bit inconsistent as a streaming option, but if Williams can suit up, Martin's value will dip back down. Keon Johnson and Jalen Wilson serve as better options for fantasy managers looking to fill injury voids.

Yesterday

D'Angelo Russell • PG • Nets

D'Angelo Russell Could Miss Monday's Game Against Mavericks

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) has been tagged as questionable for Monday's matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. The Nets have been looking forward to the draft lottery rather than the playoffs, so Russell has been on a trend of playing a few games and getting one off for rest. This could be the first time he's missed consecutive games since February. If he's unable to suit up, Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin should remain in the starting five. In their last game, Johnson posted 17 points, four rebounds, one assist, and three steals across 33 minutes.

Yesterday

D'Angelo Russell • PG • Nets

D'Angelo Russell Ruled Out Versus Indiana

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) won't play on Saturday against Indiana. The veteran had 22 points when these clubs met on Thursday, tying Ziaire Williams (hamstring) for the team-high. Unfortunately, neither player will be on the floor for the rematch. With that said, head coach Jordi Fernandez implied that both men are being held out for precautionary reasons, so there's a chance they'll be back for Monday's clash with the Dallas Mavericks. In the meantime, Keon Johnson and Cameron Johnson have the best shot to lead the way on the scoring end. Tyrese Martin is also expected to spend time at the one, which will surely help his fantasy potential.

3 days ago

Ziaire Williams • SF • Nets

Ziaire Williams Out On Saturday Night

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (hamstring) won't play on Saturday versus the Indiana Pacers. He tied D'Angelo Russell for a team-high 22 points when these clubs met on Thursday night. However, Brooklyn won't have either player on the floor on Saturday night. Head Coach Jordi Fernandez indicated both are being held out for precautionary reasons and are considered day-to-day, meaning there's a chance they might play on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. But as far as the rematch is concerned, Keon Johnson and Cameron Johnson could finish the night as Brooklyn's leading scorers. Tyrese Martin may also spend some time at the one, resulting in a bump in usage.

3 days ago

Cameron Johnson • PF • Nets

Cameron Johnson Resting Against Pacers

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (rest) will sit out Thursday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Nets want to give him some rest, resulting in Johnson's second absence this month. Trendon Watford and Noah Clowney are the leading candidates to fill Johnson's spot in the starting lineup and could see an increase in playing time. Meanwhile, the offensive usage of players such as D'Angelo Russell, Ziaire Williams, and Nicolas Claxton appears poised for a boost.

5 days ago

Cam Thomas • SG • Nets

Cam Thomas Expected To Miss Rest Of The Season

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (hamstring) is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. He has another left hamstring strain, with the team ruling him out due to "the number of days remaining in the schedule and the time needed to appropriately recover." Outside of the injuries, the 23-year-old had an excellent season, averaging career-highs in points (24.0), rebounds (3.3), and assists (3.8). But with Thomas and the organization failing to reach a contract agreement early in the season, he'll become a restricted free agent this summer. Without question, the 2021 No. 27 overall pick is loaded with talent. However, Thomas' inability to stay healthy will negatively impact his fantasy stock moving ahead. Without Thomas on the floor, guys like Tyrese Martin and Keon Johnson should benefit.

Mar 15

Trendon Watford • PF • Nets

Trendon Watford Will Miss Saturday's Game

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Trendon Watford (hamstring) will not play on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. The matchup marks the beginning of a back-to-back set, and Watford will exit the lineup on Saturday to manage a left hamstring injury. Brooklyn's frontcourt will be extremely thin on Saturday, meaning fantasy managers can expect to see plenty of Day'Ron Sharpe and Jalen Wilson. There is a good chance Watford will return to the mix on Sunday when the Nets finish the weekend's back-to-back against the Atlanta Hawks.

Mar 15

Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Resting On Saturday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (rest) will skip Saturday's contest against the Boston Celtics. The team plans to rest him for the first leg of a back-to-back. It's safe to assume Claxton will be reinserted in the lineup for Sunday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Noah Clowney (ankle) and Trendon Watford (hamstring) also won't feature on Saturday, leaving Day'Ron Sharpe as Brooklyn's only real option at center. Sharpe is likely to log his second start of the campaign. He went into beast mode in his first start, racking up 25 points, 15 rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and two steals in a 129-121 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Feb. 26.

Mar 15

Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney To Remain Out Against Celtics

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (ankle) will miss a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Clowney has struggled with ankle injuries recently, playing in only three games since February. With Clowney sidelined, Ziaire Williams and Jalen Wilson may pick up a few extra shifts. Williams has had a solid run as a starter, though he tends to be a streaky shooter, which can be frustrating for fantasy managers.

Mar 15

Cam Thomas • SG • Nets

Cam Thomas Sits Out First Leg Of Back-To-Back Saturday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will not be in the lineup on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Brooklyn will give the talented scorer some time off to manage a hamstring injury as the team begins a back-to-back set. Thomas is likely to return to action on Sunday against the Atlanta Hawks. Keon Johnson stepped in for Thomas in the starting unit Monday night against the Los Angeles Lakers and may receive another start on Saturday. Tyrese Martin will likely also see more action with Thomas on the shelf.

Mar 15

Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney Ruled Out On Thursday

Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports that Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (ankle) has been downgraded from questionable to unavailable for Thursday's matchup with the Chicago Bulls. The 20-year-old suffered a sprained left ankle during a loss to Sacramento on January 27th, keeping him out of action for 15 contests. Since then, he's been available for Brooklyn's previous three games, although he tweaked his right ankle in Tuesday's matchup with the Cavaliers. Clowney is averaging 9.5 points and 3.9 assists this season. He hasn't shown to be a consistent fantasy contributor early in his NBA career.

Mar 13

Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney Questionable Versus The Bulls

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game in Chicago. The 20-year-old sustained a sprained left ankle during the January 27 loss to the Sacramento Kings, keeping him off the floor for 15 games. Since then, he's been available for Brooklyn's previous three contests, although he tweaked his right ankle in Tuesday's matchup with the Cavaliers. Clowney has averaged 9.5 points and 3.9 assists this season. While that's an improvement from his rookie year, he hasn't been productive enough to earn a consistent spot in most fantasy lineups. At any rate, if Clowney can't play against the Bulls, Trendon Watford will probably absorb most of the minutes, with the former LSU Tiger coming off a two-point, five-rebound, six-assist effort.

Mar 13

D'Angelo Russell • PG • Nets

D'Angelo Russell Reportedly Wants To Remain In Brooklyn After This Season

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell has reportedly told those close to him that he would prefer to stay in Brooklyn after this season, according to the New York Post. Russell hasn't quite been the same player he was in seasons past, averaging just 13.7 points in his 18 games as a Net compared to his 18.0 PPG as a Laker last season. Brooklyn will look to see how well Russell pairs with fellow guard Cam Thomas in the starting lineup before assessing what their needs are. Russell and Thomas have only played together for one game thanks to injury issues for both guards. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues should keep an eye on Brooklyn's upcoming plans, as both Russell and Thomas would likely benefit with additional usage and playing time in Brooklyn.

Mar 5

Cam Thomas • SG • Nets

Cam Thomas Returns To Nets Lineup Friday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will be back on the court Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has removed him from the injury report ahead of the game. Thomas last saw action on Jan. 2, missing 24 games due to a hamstring injury. Before going down, Thomas enjoyed a big start to the season, averaging a career-high 24.7 points. He will immediately become Brooklyn's top scoring option again, though the team might monitor Thomas' workload following his extended layoff. Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin will likely have to settle for lesser roles in the rotation now that Thomas is back.

Mar 1

Cameron Johnson • PF • Nets

Cameron Johnson May Miss Wednesday's Game

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the visiting Thunder. He had 17 points in Monday's loss to the Washington Wizards. Unfortunately, after appearing in the Nets' last seven games, Johnson may miss his first game since February 4. Brooklyn also won't have D'Angelo Russell (ankle) and Nicolas Claxton (suspension), so Ziaire Williams, Tyrese Martin, Trendon Watford, and Keon Johnson could all receive more scoring chances if Johnson can't suit up.

Feb 26

Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Suspended For One Game

C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports that Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton will serve a one-game suspension during Wednesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Claxton received the suspension after picking up his sixth flagrant foul of the season against the Wizards on Monday. The 25-year-old big man will be eligible to return on Friday against the Trail Blazers. In Claxton's absence, Day'Ron Sharpe and Trendon Watford are expected to see increased opportunities in the Nets' frontcourt on Wednesday.

Feb 25

Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Deemed Active On Monday

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (nasal) remains on the team's injury report for his nasal fracture but has been listed as active for their Monday night matchup with the Washington Wizards. The 25-year-old has had his fair share of struggles with injuries this season but has appeared in 49 games while averaging 10.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.5 blocks across 26.8 minutes per game. He should remain in the starting center spot as Day'Ron Sharpe continues to get backup minutes.

Feb 24

D'Angelo Russell • PG • Nets

D'Angelo Russell Remains Out On Monday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) won't suit up on Monday against the Wizards. The 28-year-old injured his ankle during the February 20 matchup with the Cavs and didn't get on the floor for Saturday's two-point win over the 76ers. Killian Hayes got the start at the one. However, Trendon Watford and Keon Johnson also assisted with the ball handling duties, with the duo combining for 27 points. Both Watford and Johnson could remain in line to see a bump in usage, which should continue to enhance their fantasy production.

Feb 23

Cam Thomas • SG • Nets

Cam Thomas Nearing A Return?

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (hamstring) remains out on Saturday against the 76ers. The 2021 No. 27 overall pick has had the best season of his career, averaging 24.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. However, he's appeared in only two games since the November 25 win over the Golden State Warriors. On a positive note, Thomas has resumed 5-on-5 practice sessions. "Recovery is going great," said Thomas recently. "Can't wait to get back on the court." The Nets are currently on the outside of a Play-In berth, so the team hopes to get him back in the lineup as soon as possible. But with D'Angelo Russell (ankle) sidelined, Brooklyn will rely mostly on Cameron Johnson, Keon Johnson, Trendon Watford, and Nicolas Claxton for production.

Feb 22

D'Angelo Russell • PG • Nets

D'Angelo Russell Unavailable For Saturday

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (ankle) is unavailable for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Russell sprained his right ankle on Thursday in a loss to the Cavaliers while posting just three points and five assists in 17 minutes of work. His next opportunity to play will be on Monday against the Wizards. Keon Johnson and Killian Hayes could see more action on the floor during Russell's absence, but their impact on fantasy during Saturday's contest will be limited.

Feb 21

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