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Brooklyn Nets small/power forward T.J. Warren (foot) is on track to make his first appearance with his new franchise for Friday's game against Toronto. Warren last suited up in a contest on Dec. 29, 2020, and has since undergone extensive rehab work to heal a stress fracture in his left foot. His return is timely as Brooklyn deals with the absence of Ben Simmons (knee) in the frontcourt. While fantasy managers will fondly remember Warren's offensive production in the 2020 bubble, there will likely be an acclimation period to getting him into the Nets' fold. As his minutes and usage tick up, he figures to once again become a staple of season-long formats (15.5 PPG for his career).
Frustration builds as the Brooklyn Nets struggle to keep their best defensive player on the court. Ben Simmons will miss multiple contests due to a strained leg. Missing five games so early plays as an omen for what to expect for the duration of the season. Fantasy managers should be cautious as Simmons continues to suffer from various injuries. While Simmons stands as the assists and steals leader in per-game categories for the woeful Nets, there are healthier options on the waiver wire.
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant had a magical night against Orlando Monday, dropping a season-high 45 points on 19-for-24 shooting in a 109-102 win. He was 3-for-5 from behind the arc and 4-for-4 at the foul line. Fantasy managers could've done without Durant's six turnovers, but he made up for it with seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. Durant has been playing out of his skin all season, and here, he found a way to take his game even to another level. With him leading the charge, the Nets are finally at the .500 mark and Durant should be a very strong MVP candidate if he drags his team to the playoffs.
Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons played only 11 minutes against Orlando Monday, leaving the game with left knee soreness. He went scoreless in the game, missing three shots from the field, and collected four rebounds and three assists with two turnovers. Joe Harris and Seth Curry picked up the slack, with the former even ending up logging 36 minutes in the game. Simmons had just found some momentum, so it's very unfortunate that he has picked up another injury. The team hasn't yet said if he will miss any time but it seems likely. In addition to Harris and Curry, Edmond Sumner might also get a boost with Simmons out of the picture, although he logged only seven minutes Monday and hasn't really used his minutes well all season.
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant led his team yet again in scoring as they won 127-115 over the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday. The superstar posted 26 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one block on 9-for-16 shooting. His 25-point scoring streak survives another game even while the team welcomed back Kyrie Irving. Durant has been the definition of consistent so far this season and that doesn't seem like it will change any time soon.
