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Noah Clowney Sidelined Monday Versus Trail Blazers
Brooklyn Nets forward/center Noah Clowney (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against the Trail Blazers as the team manages his workload. His absence should open additional minutes in the frontcourt, with Danny Wolf coming off a 15-point, 10-rebound performance with two assists and one three-pointer in 27 minutes last game. Wolf looks like a solid streaming option while the opportunity remains. Josh Minott could also see more chances after scoring 14 points with three three-pointers in 22 minutes. Nicolas Claxton's (rest) return should help solidify the rotation and may cut into the upside of Brooklyn's other big men.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Michael Porter Jr. to Miss Third Straight Game
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers, marking his third straight absence as he continues to recover from a right ankle sprain. Danny Wolf should continue seeing a larger role after producing 15 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and one three-pointer in 27 minutes as a starter in the last game. Wolf looks like a solid streaming option. Ziaire Williams and Josh Minott could also see more opportunities after combining for 23 points and five three-pointers, though both remain riskier fantasy plays due to fluctuating roles.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Michael Porter Jr. Likely to Miss Second Straight Game
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game against the 76ers and appears likely to miss a second straight contest. His absence should continue to open minutes for Danny Wolf, who started last game and posted eight points, eight rebounds, and two assists in 28 minutes, making him a safer deep-league streamer with Brooklyn thin up front. Josh Minott broke out for 24 points with four triples, three steals, and three blocks in 24 minutes, but his inconsistent role still makes him a risky fantasy play. Noah Clowney could also see a slight usage bump.
Source: Erik Slater
Source: Erik Slater
Nicolas Claxton to Rest Saturday Against Philadelphia
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (rest) will sit out Saturday's matchup against the 76ers for routine maintenance, with the expectation he returns Monday against Portland. Danny Wolf is positioned to handle most of the center minutes after starting the previous game, where he posted eight points, eight rebounds, two assists, and one three-pointer in 28 minutes. With Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) already ruled out for the season, Wolf could remain a deep-league streaming option for rebounds and modest all-around production. Noah Clowney and Josh Minott may also see slight workload increases in Brooklyn's thin frontcourt rotation.
Source: Erik Slater
Source: Erik Slater
Day'Ron Sharpe to Miss Remainder of Season
Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) will miss the rest of the season after being diagnosed with a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb that requires surgery. Sharpe had carved out a steady reserve role, averaging 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals across 62 appearances. Danny Wolf should see the biggest opportunity increase after posting 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in 28 minutes last game. Josh Minott and Chaney Johnson could also see deeper rotation minutes, though both profile as risky deep-league streamers.
Source: Erik Slater
Source: Erik Slater
Michael Porter Jr. Won't Play Against Hawks
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's clash against the Atlanta Hawks. Brooklyn's leading scorer has sustained a right ankle sprain. Porter Jr.'s earlier absences this season have given Danny Wolf an opportunity to join the starting lineup. The 21-year-old rookie has averaged 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 blocks as a starter. Jalen Wilson and Chaney Johnson are also players who could have increased roles due to Porter Jr.'s absence. Additionally, players like Noah Clowney, Nicholas Claxton, and Drake Powell may receive more offensive touches.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Day'Ron Sharpe is Sitting Out on Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Sharpe will make his first absence since mid-January while he deals with a thumb sprain. Nicolas Claxton could see an increased role as the starting center without Sharpe available. Also, Danny Wolf and Ochai Agbaji are likely to see more minutes during Tuesday's game. Claxton is the best fantasy option here, but Wolf and Agbaji are decent streaming choices with Sharpe and Ziaire Williams (illness) out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Michael Porter Jr. is Returning on Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rest) is back in the mix ahead of Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Porter is returning to the rotation after sitting out Monday's game for rest purposes. Over his last 10 games, Porter is averaging 21.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.7 assists across 31.5 minutes per game. Porter has scored nearly 50 total points with 26 rebounds over his last two games. Fantasy managers should double-check their lineups and make sure he's in there ahead of tip-off. The return of Porter should mean reduced roles for Danny Wolf and possibly Ochai Agbaji.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Egor Demin Sidelined For Remainder of This Season
NBA reporter Marc Stein reports that Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (foot) will miss the rest of the season due to plantar fasciitis in his left foot, a condition he's been dealing with most of this campaign. The Nets are being cautious with the 20-year-old rookie guard in hopes that he is fully recovered and ready to go for next season. Through 52 appearances this year, he posted averages of 10.3 points, 3.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers across 25.2 minutes per game. With Demin unavailable, Nolan Traore, Terance Mann, and Ziaire Williams could take on heavier workloads for the forseeable future.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Egor Demin to Remain Sidelined on Monday
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Demin will miss his fifth game in a row due to a lingering foot injury. He continues to be ruled out a full day in advance, which doesn't bode well for his game status on Tuesday. Fantasy managers should check back for another update, but Demin should be considered highly questionable for Tuesday's game. Nolan Traore, Terance Mann, and Ziaire Williams should all see increased roles while Demin is out. Both Mann and Williams are worth looking at as streaming options while Demin is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Michael Porter Jr. Won't Suit up on Monday
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (rest) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Porter will take a seat for the front end of this back-to-back set. The expectation is that he'll return to the court for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Without Porter available, Danny Wolf, Ziaire Williams, and Ochai Agbaji are all candidates to see increased playing time. Among the three, Williams is the best streaming option without Porter on the court. He finished with 23 points, four rebounds, and knocked down five three-pointers during Friday's contest. He's worth a look in deep leagues at the minimum, while Porter is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Egor Demin Ruled Out for Thursday's Game
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. The rookie guard will miss his third game in a row due to a left foot issue. His next chance to get back on the court will be on Saturday, so fantasy managers should check back then. In the meantime, Terance Mann figures to draw another start with Demin still sidelined. Mann finished with eight points, two assists, and three rebounds across 27 minutes of action on Tuesday. He should offer some low-end streaming appeal while Demin is out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Nicolas Claxton Cleared to Suit Up Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (thumb) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's matchup with the Miami Heat. Claxton missed Sunday's 106-102 loss to Cleveland due to a right thumb sprain, but the injury won't keep him out of the lineup this evening. The 26-year-old is having a decent season, averaging 12.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks. Claxton is still a dependable fantasy contributor, although he is expected to continue to see less playing time as Day'Ron Sharpe has emerged as a solid frontcourt option for the Nets.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
Egor Demin to Miss Second Straight Game
Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (foot) will miss Tuesday's game against Miami, sidelined for a second straight contest while managing a left plantar fascia issue. His next chance to return comes Thursday in a rematch with the Heat. Nolan Traore should continue handling expanded responsibility after posting 17 points, two assists, one rebound, one triple, and one steal in 30 minutes last game. Terance Mann and Ziaire Williams saw minutes but failed to deliver usable fantasy lines. Traore is the preferred short-term streamer, while the rest remain fringe options.
Source: Collin Helwig
Source: Collin Helwig
Nicolas Claxton Expected to Play on Tuesday
Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (thumb) is probable heading into Tuesday's meeting with Miami. He's been dealing with a pinky issue for most of the campaign. Yet, the 26-year-old is on the injury report because of a right thumb sprain. Claxton has had a decent season, averaging 12.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks. However, he's seen a drastic reduction in minutes since the start of the year. With that said, Claxton is still a reliable fantasy performer, although he is expected to continue surrendering minutes to Day'Ron Sharpe moving ahead.
Source: NBA Injury Report
Source: NBA Injury Report
