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Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney Ruled Out Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (ankle) will miss Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The team initially listed Clowney as probable, upgraded him to available, and then unexpectedly ruled him out before tip-off. With Nicolas Claxton (hip) and Michael Porter Jr. (knee) also unavailable, the Nets will be without three regular starters. The Pacers are also sending out a weakened team, so it's difficult to project how the rotation will work out for Brooklyn. Jalen Wilson and Ziaire Williams should be in line for additional minutes due to Clowney's absence.

6 days ago

Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Misses Wednesday's Action

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Due to a sore right hip, he will be unavailable for only the third time this season. Claxton missed a pair of games in early January, and Day'Ron Sharpe stepped in for him as the starting center. Sharpe will likely return to the first unit on Wednesday, having averaged 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.3 steals in his previous starts this season.

6 days ago

Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Added to Injury Report

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hip) could miss Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers after landing on the injury report with a questionable tag. Claxton was not listed on the initial injury report on Tuesday, but the team later added him because of right hip soreness. It would be a shame if Claxton had to sit out Wednesday's action, as he just posted a season-high 28 points on Monday night against Chicago. Day'Ron Sharpe's fantasy stock would get a big boost if Claxton gave up his starting spot to him on Wednesday. In three previous starts this season, Sharpe has averaged 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 blocks, and 2.3 steals.

7 days ago

Egor Demin • PG • Nets

Egor Demin Available for Wednesday's Matchup

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (rest) will be active against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. The team hasn't listed him on the injury report after Demin was rested for Monday's contest against Chicago. Terance Mann started in Demin's place on Monday but didn't do much, and he will have even less fantasy appeal coming off the bench. Fantasy managers should be excited about Demin on Wednesday, as Indiana allows point guards to score the third-most fantasy points in the league.

7 days ago

Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney Considered Probable for Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's contest against the Indiana Pacers. The 21-year-old had an impressive 22-point outing on Monday against Chicago, and it looks like he will get an opportunity to replicate the performance on Wednesday night. With Michael Porter Jr. (knee) out of action, Clowney can currently enjoy a larger offensive role. Indiana is ranked 21st in defensive efficiency, making this a good matchup for Clowney, who went for 17 points on 6-for-9 shooting when these teams met for the first time this season.

7 days ago

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. Inactive Against Pacers Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (knee) won't suit up for Wednesday's clash against the Indiana Pacers. He remains on the injury report with right knee tendinitis. In Porter Jr.'s absence, Danny Wolf joined the starting unit on Monday against Chicago. The 21-year-old rookie has done a good job all year when given the opportunity to start, averaging 10.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 blocks in 28.0 minutes. Wolf may be even more productive on Wednesday against a defensively-challenged team. With Porter Jr. sidelined, the rest of the Nets starters also gain added fantasy value due to a higher share of offensive responsibilities.

7 days ago

Egor Demin • PG • Nets

Egor Demin Resting Against Bulls

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (rest) won't suit up on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. The Russian rookie will be rested after making five consecutive appearances. Demin has had a tough time finding consistency, following Thursday's big 26-point effort against Orlando with a four-point dud in Saturday's win over Washington. The Nets also won't have Michael Porter Jr. (knee) on Monday, leaving two openings in the starting lineup. Danny Wolf is expected to replace Porter Jr., while Terance Mann and Drake Powell are the top candidates to fill in for Demin.

Feb 8

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. Will Miss Monday's Game

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (knee) won't play against the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. He has been ruled out for the game due to right knee tendinitis. Porter Jr.'s absence creates an intriguing situation, as he leads the Nets in scoring with 25.0 points per game. The rest of the squad must pick up the slack on the offensive end. Meanwhile, Danny Wolf is poised to replace Porter Jr. in the starting lineup, having regularly filled in for him in the past. Wolf averages 10.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.7 assists as a starter.

Feb 8

Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney Ready to Return

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (back) has been upgraded to available for his team's Tuesday night home game against the Lakers. Clowney has missed the last five games with a lower back sprain, and he could play limited minutes in his return. He was averaging 13.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 0.8 blocks in 29 minutes per game across his first 43 games this season, and he'll likely regain his spot in the starting lineup while pushing Danny Wolf back to the bench. The 21-year-old Clowney has flashed lots of upside and potential, but he is still inefficient and unrefined at times. As the Nets play out the rest of this season, they'll probably continue to give him all the work he can handle to evaluate his role going forward.

Feb 3

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. Available Against Lakers

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (personal) will rejoin the action on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Brooklyn's leading scorer missed a pair of games late last week for personal reasons, but the team has removed him from the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game. Danny Wolf has enjoyed a stint as a starter, but he will likely return to the second unit on Tuesday, with Noah Clowney (back) also expected to play. In his last outing, Porter Jr. had a special 38-point performance against his former team, the Denver Nuggets. He is averaging a career-high 25.8 points for the season, adding 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.

Feb 3

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. Out on Sunday Night

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (personal) won't play on Sunday versus Detroit. He had a game-high 38 points on Friday night against the Denver Nuggets, his former club. However, Porter will now miss his second-straight contest after sitting out Saturday's win over the Utah Jazz. With Noah Clowney (back) also out, Egor Demin, Danny Wolf, and Cam Thomas are the favorites to lead the way offensively in a meeting with a tough defensive squad.

Feb 1

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. Won't Play Friday Night

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (personal) won't take the court on Friday against the Utah Jazz. Porter Jr. had a monster game on Thursday against Denver, scoring 38 points in 37 minutes in a matchup with his former team, but he will sit out Friday's action for personal reasons. Brooklyn will have Egor Demin (foot) and Cam Thomas (hamstring) back in the lineup against Utah, and they will take over some of Porter Jr.'s offensive touches. Meanwhile, Danny Wolf could again hover around 30 minutes.

Jan 30

Egor Demin • PG • Nets

Egor Demin Won't Play Versus Denver

Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (foot) won't suit up for Thursday's meeting with the Denver Nuggets. It's the first of a back-to-back for the Nets, so the rookie is getting a night off to rest before likely returning on Friday against the Utah Jazz. Without Demin on the floor, Ben Saraf is the favorite to replace him in the rotation. However, the 19-year-old has struggled in his five starts this season, averaging only 3.2 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.2 rebounds while shooting 16.7% from behind the arc.

Jan 29

Cam Thomas • SG • Nets

Cam Thomas Resting on Thursday Night

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (hamstring) won't play on Thursday in Denver. The Nets will then travel to Utah to meet the Jazz on Friday night, so Thomas will presumably be back for that contest. With Noah Clowney (back) and Egor Demin (foot) also out, Michael Porter Jr. should receive even more opportunities to produce versus his former squad. The same can be said for Nicolas Claxton, Day'Ron Sharpe, and Terance Mann (back), assuming he suits up.

Jan 29

Tyrese Martin • SG • Nets

Tyrese Martin Won't Play Tuesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Tyrese Martin (knee) won't suit up for Tuesday's meeting with the Phoenix Suns. He was initially listed as questionable for the game due to a sore left knee. Martin has averaged 7.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 19.1 minutes off the Brooklyn bench this season. Cam Thomas' return should see him absorb the majority of Martin's playing time, but Ziaire Williams and Drake Powell might also gain extra opportunities.

Jan 27

Cam Thomas • SG • Nets

Cam Thomas Will Be Available Tuesday in Phoenix

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle) was listed as available to play Tuesday after he was forced to miss Sunday's game against the Clippers with a sprained ankle. The 24-year-old still has a very high ceiling, even though he has been limited to only 20 games by injuries this season and is only averaging 16.2 points per game when available. Thomas was limited to only 19 minutes in his last game on Friday, even though the game went into double overtime. He could be lined up for more work on Tuesday, though, since Tyrese Martin (knee) has been ruled out. Thomas's return could also cut into the workloads of Ziaire Williams and Nolan Traore (illness), who is probable.

Jan 27

Noah Clowney • PF • Nets

Noah Clowney is Downgraded to Out

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (back) is ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Clowney will take a seat here after playing 43 minutes during Friday's game. He appears to have picked up a back injury during that game, so he'll take a seat here. Jalen Wilson, Ziaire Williams, and Danny Wolf should see increased roles with Clowney sidelined. Among the trio, Williams has the most streaming appeal for Sunday's slate. He finished with 14 points and eight rebounds across 33 minutes on Friday. Fantasy managers in need of help on Sunday should consider adding Williams.

Jan 25

Nolan Traoré • PG • Nets

Nolan Traore Ruled Out on Sunday

Brooklyn Nets guard Nolan Traore (illness) won't play on Sunday against the Clippers. The rookie had a career-high 21 points in Friday's double-overtime loss to the Boston Celtics. With Cam Thomas (ankle) ruled out, Traore would have been in line for more action, especially since he had double-digit scoring performances in three of his last four appearances. While that may still be the case once he's healthy to return, Ziaire Williams and Tyrese Martin are now the favorites to receive additional scoring opportunities versus Los Angeles.

Jan 24

Cam Thomas • SG • Nets

Cam Thomas Won't Play on Sunday Against the Clippers

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle) won't play on Sunday against the Clippers. The 24-year-old has already missed plenty of time this season. He's also struggled statistically, averaging 16.2 points, his lowest since his sophomore campaign. Thomas tweaked his ankle during Friday's double-overtime loss to the Boston Celtics, so it's unknown how long he'll be out of commission. However, with the trade deadline on the horizon, fantasy managers are left wondering if he's already played his final game as a Net. At any rate, while Thomas is sidelined, Ziaire Williams and Tyrese Martin may see more action. That could also apply to Nolan Traore (illness), who had a career-high 21 points on Friday, once he shakes off an illness.

Jan 24

Nicolas Claxton • C • Nets

Nicolas Claxton Scheduled for MRI on Injured Finger

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (finger) is scheduled for imaging after hurting his right pinky during Friday's double-overtime loss, though he played through it and closed the game. Claxton posted 18 points, nine rebounds, four assists, and two blocks in 39 minutes, keeping his per-game production intact but introducing short-term risk. If he misses time, Day'Ron Sharpe becomes a priority streamer after averaging 15.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks in 31.0 minutes across two recent starts. Sharpe offers strong category juice, while Claxton should be held until his status is clearer.

Jan 24

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