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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.

3 hours ago

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.

3 hours ago

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.

Yesterday

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.

Yesterday

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.

3 days ago

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.

4 days ago

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.

4 days ago

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.

4 days ago

Cam Thomas • SG • Nets

Cam Thomas Rejoins Nets Lineup for Meeting With Knicks

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will return to the lineup on Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday versus the Phoenix Suns. Since returning from a hamstring injury in late December, Thomas has struggled for consistency. He is averaging 12.1 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists across 23.4 minutes in January. The 24-year-old has finished three of his last four appearances with single-digit points. Still, Thomas impressed with 10 assists in Sunday's loss to the Chicago Bulls and can cook up a big line in a hurry if he gets hot.

7 days ago

Day'Ron Sharpe • C • Nets

Day'Ron Sharpe Ruled Out on Monday

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (illness) is unavailable for Monday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The 24-year-old big man is feeling under the weather and has a throat contusion. During his last appearance on Sunday, Sharpe finished with five points, five rebounds, and four assists across 19 minutes in a 124-102 loss to the Bulls. When Sharpe is available, he doesn't offer much fantasy value, averaging 17.9 minutes per contest.

Jan 19

Egor Demin • PG • Nets

Egor Demin Ruled Out on Monday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (foot) is unavailable for Monday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. He will miss the second half of a back-to-back for maintenance due to left foot plantar fasciitis, after he played in three straight games. On Sunday versus Chicago, the 19-year-old posted 11 points, one assist and one rebound across 22 minutes. While Demin is out of action, 26-year-old guard Tyrese Martin could be assigned extra minutes, but will likely not factor into fantasy during tonight's tilt.

Jan 19

Ziaire Williams • SF • Nets

Ziaire Williams Still Out Sunday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ziaire Williams (conditioning) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. The 24-year-old recently missed time due to illness and is now working on his conditioning to get back into game shape. Sunday's game will Mark Williams' sixth consecutive absence. Brooklyn will also be without Michael Porter Jr. (rest) and Drake Powell (knee) on Sunday, which should create more playing opportunities for Danny Wolf, Terance Mann, and Nolan Traore.

Jan 18

Drake Powell • SG • Nets

Drake Powell Won't Play Against Bulls

Brooklyn Nets shooting guard Drake Powell (knee) won't play on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. He will sit out the front end of a back-to-back to manage a left knee injury. Powell has made three consecutive starts for the Nets, averaging 9.7 points over that stretch. His absence on Sunday could give Terance Mann an opportunity to rejoin the first unit. Nolan Traore and Cam Thomas are also candidates for increased playing time, especially with Michael Porter Jr. (rest) out of the rotation.

Jan 18

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. to Be Rested Sunday

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rest) won't be in action on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls. The team has decided to rest him for the first leg of a back-to-back. Porter Jr. is Brooklyn's leading scorer, and without him on the floor, the rest of the starting unit gets to play a larger role on offense. Meanwhile, Danny Wolf is expected to step into Porter Jr.'s starting role, as he has done in the past. The 21-year-old rookie has averaged 10.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.7 steals as a starter.

Jan 18

Egor Demin • PG • Nets

Egor Demin Back in Action Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (foot) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Brooklyn will also have Cam Thomas (hamstring) back, meaning fewer minutes for Drake Powell, Nolan Traore, and Tyrese Martin. Powell started in Demin's spot on Monday and is poised to return to the second unit on Wednesday night. Demin could do significant damage against the Pelicans, who give up the second-most assists to point guards.

Jan 14

Cam Thomas • SG • Nets

Cam Thomas Available Wednesday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) will be active on Wednesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. The team has removed Thomas from the injury report after he sat out Monday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks to manage his left hamstring injury. Thomas has been limited to 22.8 minutes per game this month, averaging 14.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. As a microwave scorer, Thomas has a very attractive fantasy matchup on Wednesday, as New Orleans owns the fourth-worst defensive rating in the league.

Jan 14

Egor Demin • PG • Nets

Egor Demin Inactive Monday

Brooklyn Nets point guard Egor Demin (foot) won't play in the second leg of a back-to-back on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. He's managing plantar fasciitis in his left foot and will sit out alongside Cam Thomas (hamstring). As a result, we will probably see a lot more Drake Powell and Tyrese Martin in Monday's game. Meanwhile, Michael Porter Jr. and Terance Mann will have more of the ball and are going to dictate the offense.

Jan 12

Ziaire Williams • SF • Nets

Ziaire Williams Misses Second Straight Game

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ziaire Williams (illness) will miss a second straight game on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. He is battling an illness and will end up sitting out both games of a back-to-back set. Williams also didn't play in Friday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, but that was because of a coach's decision. Bizarrely, Williams dropped out of the rotation after being a starter in the previous contest. He will get three more opportunities this week to rejoin the lineup.

Jan 12

Michael Porter Jr. • SF • Nets

Michael Porter Jr. Returns to Nets Lineup

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rest) will rejoin the lineup on Monday versus the Dallas Mavericks. Brooklyn rested its leading scorer for the first leg of a back-to-back on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Danny Wolf started Sunday's game and will head back to the second unit for Monday's action. Last month, Porter Jr. had 34 points with six triples against Dallas when these teams met for the first time this season.

Jan 12

Cam Thomas • SG • Nets

Cam Thomas Won't Play Monday

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Cam Thomas (hamstring) won't be in the lineup on Monday against the Dallas Mavericks. The Nets are wrapping up a back-to-back, and Thomas will sit out to manage a left hamstring injury. Thomas missed nearly two months because of the injury, and the team is being cautious with him. Drake Powell and Tyese Martin could see more playing time on Monday night, especially with Egor Demin (foot) also missing from the backcourt.

Jan 12

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