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BKN • • #
about 1 month ago
Making his first appearance since the season opener, Powell sprained the same ankle late in the first quarter of Sunday’s game. The rookie may be headed for another extended absence, given the prior injury. While Powell’s absence would not impact fantasy basketball in the short term, it would mean a few more minutes for fellow reserve Jalen Wilson.
Source: Erik Slater
BKN • Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
The Nets’ starting lineup receives a slight change on Sunday, with Martin getting the nod over Ben Saraf. The third-year forward has scored in double figures in each of Brooklyn’s last two games and should offer additional three-point shooting in the Nets’ quest for their first victory of the season.
Source: Erik Slater
BKN • G-F • #14
about 1 month ago
Mann was a late addition to the injury report, but he’ll be able to suit up despite an illness. He’ll occupy his typical spot in the starting unit, which means there won’t be an opportunity for Jalen Wilson or Tyrese Martin to slide into the opening group.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • G-F • #14
about 1 month ago
Mann is a late addition to the injury report, and there is a chance he doesn’t suit up against Philadelphia. That would open up a spot in the starting lineup, which will likely be filled by Jalen Wilson or Tyrese Martin. Either would have limited streaming appeal as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
about 1 month ago
While the Spurs are still waiting for Olynyk to make his first appearance of the season, Sunday’s game will be the fourth that Kornet has missed since spraining his ankle. Bismack Biyombo has served as the backup center, but that role is not enough to make him worth streaming in any fantasy league.
Source: Carolina Teague
SAS • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
Fox has not reached the point where he’s healthy enough to play in games, so he’ll remain on the sideline. Since opening night, Julian Champagnie has been a starter and will retain that role. Ranked outside the top-150 in nine-cat formats, he is not a player who has to be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Carolina Teague
BKN • • #
about 1 month ago
Wolf remains out and has yet to make his official Nets debut. His continued absence does not significantly impact fantasy basketball, but it has meant consistent minutes for Day’Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney off the bench.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Forward • #8
about 1 month ago
Williams is back after missing two games with a back injury he suffered during the Nets’ October 26 loss to the Spurs. His return means Jalen Wilson’s playing time will decrease after he logged 23 and 21 minutes in the two games that Williams missed.
Source: C.J. Holmes
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Vassell has a Yahoo! ADP of 97, and he’s played to that level thus far. His most significant issue has been foul shooting, with the Spurs’ wing making just 62.5 percent of his attempts. Remove that category from the equation, and Vassell is providing seventh-round per-game value. He’s a career 80.4 percent shooter from the charity stripe, so Vassell should turn things around eventually. The Spurs end Week 2 with a game against the Suns on Sunday.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 1 month ago
Wembanyama and his teammates made franchise history on Thursday, becoming the first team to start a regular season with five consecutive wins. He’s lived up to the preseason hype and then some personally, sitting atop the fantasy rankings in eight- and nine-cat formats. Wemby has blocked at least five shots in three of San Antonio’s first five games and has recorded a double-double in all five. San Antonio hits the road for its final game of Week 2, at Phoenix on Sunday.
BKN • G-F • #14
about 2 months ago
There will be growing pains with the Nets using three of their five first-round picks in June’s draft on lead guards (Ben Saraf, Egor Dëmin and Nolan Traoré). However, that also means some of the team’s more experienced players may have opportunities to make plays for others. Mann fits the mold, and his six assists on Wednesday were the second-most a Nets player has recorded in a game this season (Cam Thomas had nine against Cleveland on October 24). Mann isn’t at the point where he’s a must-add player, but he’s worth watching due to the Nets’ young roster.
BKN • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
Claxton recorded his first double-double of the season on Wednesday, and rebounding has been a struggle for the 6-foot-11 center. He’s averaging 6.6 boards per game through five appearances, but that number is boosted by Wednesday’s effort and a nine-rebound performance against the Cavaliers on October 24. In his other three games, Claxton grabbed five rebounds or fewer. Claxton is a player that fantasy managers draft with the expectation that they’ll have to punt free-throw percentage, not rebounds.
BKN • Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
While Thomas is averaging 23.3 points per game this season, his field-goal percentage has significantly damaged his fantasy value. He’s shooting 39.5 percent from the field, which would be the lowest of his five-year career. Thomas is going to get his numbers, and the fantasy value should improve over the course of the season. However, inefficiency was a concern, especially on a team that’s limited regarding playmakers who can set up their teammates. Thomas will look to clean some things up when Brooklyn hosts the 76ers on Sunday.
BKN • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Porter notched his second 30-point game of the season on Wednesday, one shy of his tally for the 2024-25 campaign. While he’s no longer in a situation where contending for a title is the expectation, moving from Denver to Brooklyn has raised Porter’s offensive ceiling. Porter has been close to a top-50 fantasy player thus far, with limited defensive production and a 70 percent mark at the foul line weighing down his value.
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
about 2 months ago
While Kornet played in the Spurs’ first two games, Olynyk has yet to see any action this season. Their absences mean that Bismack Biyombo will take on the backup center responsibilities. He’s unlikely to exceed 15 minutes, so there’s no need to consider streaming Biyombo.
Source: Paul Garcia
BKN • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
With Williams sidelined for a second straight game, Jalen Wilson will continue to play added minutes off the bench. He logged 23 minutes on Monday and should see a large opportunity once again, but he isn’t worth streaming in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
Dëmin missed the preseason due to a plantar fascia injury, and Monday’s loss to the Rockets was the Nets’ second game in as many days. Sitting out one half of back-to-backs may be in the cards for the rookie for the foreseeable future, which limits his fantasy upside. Nolan Traoré, who logged 21 minutes against Houston, will likely see his playing time decrease with Dëmin available.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Injured during the third quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Spurs, Williams did not play in Monday’s loss to the Rockets. Fellow reserve Jalen Wilson played 23 minutes in Williams’ absence but provided limited streaming value. Neither player is a must-roster option in fantasy leagues, regardless of format.
Source: Meghan Triplett
SAS • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Castle has been able to score at a decent rate and provide his fair share of assists this season, but he has had two glaring issues: his free throw percentage and turnovers. Through four games, he is shooting 57.1 percent from the line on 8.8 attempts per game and is averaging 6.3 turnovers per game. Those two issues have tanked his value in category leagues, even though he has been decent in other categories. He’ll look to have a more efficient performance against the Heat on Thursday.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 2 months ago
Wemby wasn’t able to provide his usual dominant dose of blocks, and he didn’t attempt a three-pointer, but that didn’t stop him from having an insane night in the box score. He was perfect at the line and only missed one shot, which was great to see after he made less than 50 percent of his shots and missed five free throws on Sunday. Wemby has been the best player in fantasy basketball early on this season, and he’ll look to add another dominant night to his resume against the Heat on Thursday.
BKN • Center • #20
about 2 months ago
There weren’t many bright spots in this game for Brooklyn, but Sharpe was able to record his first double-double of the season off the bench. He played 22 minutes to Noah Clowney’s 16 and was significantly more productive. Though Nic Claxton will continue to be the team’s starting center, Sharpe has been able to showcase his upside early on this year. He’s worth stashing in dynasty leagues and could be really productive in March and April.
BKN • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Unsurprisingly, Porter has been featured heavily on offense to start the season. However, that has only led to one big scoring night, and it wasn’t on Monday. This was an efficient night for MPJ, but he set a season-low for shot attempts. MPJ was drafted in the sixth round of Yahoo! leagues with the idea that he would be a high-volume scorer for the Nets to start the year. He’ll need to shoot more against the Hawks on Wednesday to bounce back.
BKN • G-F • #14
about 2 months ago
Mann has been starting for the Nets, but he hadn’t been contributing much on the offensive end. However, he popped out of nowhere to lead them in scoring in this one. Mann has never finished inside the top-150 in nine-category leagues, and that’s unlikely to change this season, even though he’s starting. He can confidently be left on the waiver wire in standard leagues, even if this was a strong performance.
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
While Dëmin is sitting for injury management reasons, Williams fell hard during Sunday’s loss to the Spurs. Both absences will impact the Nets’ rotation, with Jalen Wilson likely being the biggest beneficiary. However, he would not be worth streaming in most leagues, as the starters are available. Rookie Nolan Traoré may pick up a few minutes due to Dëmin’s absence, but fellow first-round pick Ben Saraf remains the starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • F-C • #13
about 2 months ago
Olynyk, who underwent left heel surgery in late April, has yet to reach the point where he can play in games. His continued absence ensures that Bismack Biyombo will be the backup center since the Spurs are also without Luke Kornet (ankle).
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
about 2 months ago
Monday’s game will be the second Kornet has missed due to a sprained left ankle. While Bismack Biyombo slid into the backup center role in Sunday’s win over the Nets, he only played 12 minutes. There’s no need to consider streaming Biyombo.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
Claxton shot the ball well on Sunday, but he had to deal with foul trouble. Taking on San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama is never easy, but the good news for Claxton is that he’ll only see the phenom once more this season. After a disappointing 2024-25 season, the Nets center is ranked just outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats through three games. The biggest surprise is that Claxton has yet to block a shot after averaging at least one per game in his previous five seasons.
BKN • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Having shot nearly 49 percent from the field in his first two games as a Net, Porter cooled down on Sunday. However, he provided solid value in rebounds, assists and steals, playing 37 minutes. While the move east means Porter won’t be on a team considered a title contender, it raised his fantasy ceiling. MPJ isn’t a “sell high” player after three games, but that’s something for fantasy managers to track, especially if they’re concerned that the Nets could look to prioritize their rookies even more later this season.
BKN • Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
One game removed from fracturing his nose after landing face-first during a loss to the Cavaliers, Thomas suffered another facial injury on Sunday. He suffered a cut over his left eye late in the second quarter. However, while Thomas was not on the court to begin the second half, he returned to continue his offensive assault. The Nets guard finished with his first 40-point game since November 15, 2024, shooting 44 percent from the field and 100 percent from the foul line. Unfortunately, Thomas did not provide any assists or defensive status, but experienced fantasy managers know not to expect consistent value from him in those categories.
SAS • • #
about 2 months ago
After shooting 3-of-12 from the field in Friday’s loss to the Pelicans, Harper rebounded fantastically on Sunday. The rookie was highly efficient as a scorer and playmaker, shooting over 50 percent from the field and not committing a turnover. Harper’s ability to run the show efficiently came in handy against the Nets, as starter Stephon Castle (13/6/3) committed five turnovers. While Castle will continue to run the show until De’Aaron Fox returns from a hamstring injury, Harper has added value off the bench. And he’ll be worth holding onto even after the Spurs return to full strength.
SAS • Forward-Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Johnson’s fantasy value has been limited due to his inability to consistently provide value outside of points and rebounds. While he had a good afternoon shooting the basketball and was a factor on the glass, the limited assists and steals are why Johnson remains a deep-league option at best. Harrison Barnes’ slow start has resulted in a few more minutes for Johnson, it hasn’t done much to change his fantasy outlook.
SAS • Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Having totaled 12 points in San Antonio’s first two games, Champagnie contributed a baker’s dozen against the Nets. He certainly has fans within the Spurs organization, and with good reason. Champagnie’s a good defender who can contribute solid perimeter shooting. He shot 3-of-4 from beyond the arc on Sunday, helping to compensate for Harrison Barnes (4/3/1) missing all five of his attempts. Champagnie should remain a starter until De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) returns, with Jeremy Sochan’s (wrist) absence also boosting his value in deep leagues.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama’s percentages on the final game day of Week 1 weren’t great, but that doesn’t matter much given the robust stat line. Once again, he filled out the stat sheet, including nine “stocks,” to help the Spurs avoid losing a game they led by as much as 26 before the Nets rallied. Even on nights when his shots aren’t falling at a high rate, Wembanyama will provide elite value because of his abilities as a rebounder and defender. He’s the first player in NBA history to tally at least 100 points and 15 blocks through a team’s first three games. Denver’s Nikola Jokić has been the gold standard for fantasy centers in recent years, but he’s got company at the top of the list this season.
Source: NBA
BKN • Forward • #8
about 2 months ago
Williams injured his back early in the third quarter, and after a trip to the locker room, he was ruled out for the rest of the day. He played 13 minutes, finishing with five points, one rebound, one steal, and one three-pointer. If Williams misses additional time, Jalen Wilson will have more minutes available, but he is not worth streaming anywhere.
Source: Brooklyn Nets
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
about 2 months ago
Kornet played well against New Orleans, but he’ll join Olynyk, who still hasn’t played this season, on the sidelines. Bismack Biyombo should play the backup center minutes behind Victor Wembanyama.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
Powell played in the season opener, but Wolf has yet to make his regular season debut, and neither played on Friday. Both will be sidelined once again, which means Noah Clowney and Day’Ron Sharpe will continue to split the backup center minutes and Ziaire Williams will fill most of the reserve wing minutes.
Source: Sharif Keaton
SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
about 2 months ago
Vassell was solid in the season opener, but he was only able to knock down one triple in that game. He reminded the world just how good he is from beyond the arc in this one. The field goal percentage was still subpar, and he turned it over four times, but the three-point shooting is what’s most important for Vassell. He’ll look to stay hot against the Nets on Sunday.
SAS • Center-Forward • #40
about 2 months ago
Kornet’s debut for the Spurs was quiet, but he was able to record his first double-double as a Spur in this game. He only played 16 minutes in the season opener, but coach Mitch Johnson utilized the “double-big” lineup, which features Kornet and Victor Wembanyama playing together, more often than he did on Wednesday. Kornet played 35 minutes in this game; it’s unlikely he plays that much often, but if he can play 24-26 minutes per game this year, he may be able to provide decent value in deeper leagues.
BKN • Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Thomas wasn’t much of a factor in the Nets’ loss to the Hornets on Wednesday with 15 points on 2-of-9 shooting in 24 minutes. It was a different story for Thomas on Friday against the Cavaliers as he dropped 33 points and had nine assists with just three turnovers. The Nets still lost, but only by seven points. Thomas’ role could become tenuous on a rebuilding team later in the season, but for now he’s certainly a priority for their offense.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 2 months ago
Prior to fouling out in overtime, Wemby was unreal in this game. He wasn’t able to match his 40 points from their win over Dallas on Wednesday, but he was able to record another double-double and was close to recording a triple-double with blocks, which serves as a reminder as to why he is the heavy-favorite to take home the Defensive Player of the Year award this season. Wemby will look to close out this week with another dominant performance against the Nets on Sunday.
BKN • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Porter Jr. bounced back from a 12-point debut with the Nets to have 31 points agains the Cavaliers on Tuesday. The 27-year-old power forward’s playmaking from the first game where he had five assists in 25 minutes didn’t carry over to game two. Still, Porter Jr. played 36 minutes and took 22 shots in a relatively close game, evidence of the significant role he has in the Nets’ offense this year.
SAS • F-C • #13
about 2 months ago
Olynyk will miss a second straight game to open the year, which means Luke Kornet will fill out the backup center minutes behind Victor Wembanyama once again. Kornet played 18 minutes on Wednesday and should see a similar workload with Olynyk out.
Source: Matthew Tynan
SAS • Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
This will be a second straight absence for Sochan to start the season. Julian Champagnie and Harrison Barnes started at the forward spot in the season opener, and with no changes to the injury report, they should occupy those same roles once again.
Source: Matthew Tynan
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
The rookie’s debut will have to wait at least one more game. Noah Clowney and Day’Ron Sharpe will fill out the backup center minutes behind Nic Claxton once again.
Source: Brian Lewis
SAS • • #
about 2 months ago
Wednesday’s game included the top two picks in June’s draft. However, due to his thumb injury and being on a roster with the last two Rookie of the Year winners, Harper flew under the radar in Dallas. He had a solid night shooting the basketball, but the rookie was responsible for twice as many turnovers as assists and landed in foul trouble. With De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) unavailable, Harper won’t lack opportunities to play rotation minutes. However, San Antonio’s depth on the perimeter may limit the rookie’s fantasy ceiling for this season, especially if everyone remains relatively healthy once Fox returns.
SAS • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
While Victor Wembanyama received most of the attention in the aftermath of San Antonio’s 125-92 victory, and with good reason, Castle’s night was encouraging. Starting at point guard for the injured De’Aaron Fox, the second-year guard shot the ball well from the field and was a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. However, there were negatives, as Castle shot 5-of-10 from the foul line and committed five turnovers. Those two categories will determine if Castle can outperform his Yahoo! ADP of 115 this season. The Spurs’ guard had an excellent night overall, but there is room for improvement.
SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 2 months ago
With the last two Rookie of the Year award winners and this season’s presumed favorite to win the floor on the court, all eyes were on American Airlines Arena. Wembanyama stole the show, as the Mavericks had no answer for him defensively. Whether it was above the rim, in the mid-range or from beyond the arc, Wemby did what he wanted Wednesday night, finishing with a franchise record for points in a season opener. The 7-foot-4 phenom played 30 minutes before exiting with just under five minutes remaining, and his workload should increase as he gets further removed from the injury that ended his 2024-25 season in February. The rest of the NBA was probably already on notice; Wednesday’s performance was another sign that Wemby’s already one of the league’s best and most dominant players.
BKN • Forward • #1
about 2 months ago
Porter Jr. struggled in his regular season debut with his new team after an offseason trade from the Nuggets. The 27-year-old power forward is still trending up as a fantasy asset, though. Porter Jr. led the Nets in shot attempts with 15 in just 25 minutes of play. He also had five assists. So while Porter Jr. didn’t shoot the ball well, he still took the most shots on the team and wasn’t hogging the ball with five assists in 25 minutes. There will be better nights in the future for Porter Jr.
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
The Nets used all five of their first-round picks in June’s draft, but Saraf is the only rookie to have cracked the starting five for opening night. He outplayed Nolan Traoré during the preseason and Egor Dëmin was out due to injury, so Wednesday’s lineup is unsurprising. Dëmin will be on a minutes restriction, but he will play. The other four starters were expected, with Mann and Porter making their official Nets debuts.
Source: Erik Slater
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
Added to the injury report Wednesday afternoon, Wolf has been downgraded from questionable to out. With Noah Clowney and Day’Ron Sharpe available off the bench, Wolf’s opportunities would have been limited if he were healthy enough to play. He isn’t worth rostering in redraft leagues right now, but there may come a point later in the season when Wolf offers tangible fantasy value.
Source: Ian Begley
BKN • • #
about 2 months ago
Absent from the initial injury report, Wolf is now questionable with a sprained left ankle. With the Nets embarking on a rebuild, there will be opportunities for the first-round pick out of Michigan to contribute, but that may not happen in the season opener. Wolf isn’t a must-roster player in fantasy leagues, but he’s worth tracking for “silly season” purposes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • Forward • #10
about 2 months ago
After missing EuroBasket with a calf injury, Sochan has a sprained left wrist and will miss Wednesday’s opener. His absence means more opportunities for Julian Champagnie, Keldon Johnson and Carter Bryant, with the former having been a starter during the preseason. Champagnie should hold onto that role, as the Spurs are also without De’Aaron Fox, while Bryant boasts long-term upside, especially in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
SAS • F-C • #13
about 2 months ago
Olynyk is still recovering from the heel surgery he underwent in late April. The Spurs signed Luke Kornet in free agency, so they’re covered from a depth standpoint. Kornet slots in as Victor Wembanyama’s backup, which is not a good place to be regarding fantasy relevance.
Source: Casey Viera