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Friday, January 13
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
 |  | Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris will move into the starting five for Thursday's game against the Boston Celtics. The veteran sharpshooter will look to help fill the void while Kevin Durant (knee) is sidelined. In 18 starts, Harris is averaging 10.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists this season. He is certainly worth a look as a streaming option while he has an expanded role. Also, Seth Curry and T.J. Warren have more fantasy appeal as they should both have bigger roles while Durant is sidelined. |
Monday, January 09
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant is set to have an MRI on his right knee on Monday after injuring it in Sunday's clash with Miami. Durant got hurt near the end of the third quarter when Jimmy Butler fell on his knee. The four-time scoring champ tried to carry on at first, but the Nets called a timeout 30 seconds after the incident occurred and Durant was done for the night. He finished with 17 points on 5-for-11 shooting and had five rebounds with two assists, one steal and one block. Kyrie Irving eventually led the team to a 102-101 win with 29 points. The team will be relying very heavily on him if Durant is forced to miss time. Meanwhile, T.J. Warren and Yuta Watanabe should share the bulk of the available minutes. |
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (knee) is set to miss time following an injury during Sunday's game. The All-Star forward tweaked his knee and underwent further imaging on Monday. Those results revealed that Durant has suffered an MCL sprain in his right knee. The Nets plan to shut down Durant and re-evaluate him in two weeks. That is not good news for the surging Nets. They will likely have to use a committee approach to fill the void with Durant out. The minutes will likely be split up between Yuta Watanabe, Joe Harris and Seth Curry. None of them are great fantasy options, but could be streaming choices depending on their increased roles. |
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (knee) is expected to miss roughly a month of action. This is bad news for the Nets who were playing extremely well as of late. The All-Star forward is dealing with a right MCL sprain. It sounds like his return date is around February 9th, but the All-Star break is only 10 days away from that. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Nets hold out Durant until after the All-Star Break. His absence is going to leave a massive void in the rotation. The Nets are expected to use a committee approach in Durant's absence. T.J. Warren, Yuta Watanabe, Joe Harris and Seth Curry are all expected to see more playing time. It's tough to know which player is going to do the best out of the bunch. Fantasy managers are likely going to have to take a wait-and-see approach here. |
Friday, January 06
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Brooklyn Nets forward T.J. Warren (ribs) suffered a rib contusion during Wednesday's game and had to leave the game after playing just 14 minutes. He wasn't able to return to the game and now is uncertain to play against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Warren has played a big part in the offense while coming off of the bench. Over the last nine games, he has averaged 11.7 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game on 21.8 minutes per contest. If he can't suit up, look for Joe Harris and Yuta Watanabe to receive some more opportunities. |
Thursday, January 05
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O'Neale (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. O'Neale is back in the starting five after missing Monday's game due to a non-COVID related illness. His return will shift Seth Curry to the second unit, which means his fantasy value is going to take a significant hit. The expectation is that O'Neale will have his normal role, so Curry isn't going to be a favorable streaming option right now. |
| | Brooklyn Nets forward T.J. Warren exited Wednesday's matchup against Chicago in the fourth quarter after suffering a rib contusion on a screen. It was a bad ending to a bad night, as Warren failed to score in 14 minutes. The 29-year-old has bounced back well from awful injury setbacks, averaging 9.5 points and 3.4 rebounds in 19.8 minutes off the Brooklyn bench this season. Joe Harris and Yuta Watanabe will have a chance to pick up extra minutes if Warren doesn't recover well enough to play Friday against New Orleans. |
Saturday, December 31
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Joe Harris (knee) will not play Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets. The sharpshooter has missed the Nets' previous three games and will sit out versus Charlotte, as stated by head coach Jacque Vaughn. As a result, Royce O'Neale and T.J. Warren should remain Brooklyn's top options on the wing, with Yuta Watanabe also expected to see an increase in minutes. |
Friday, December 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (illness) has been listed as probable to play in the team's game against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. He was suffering from a non-COVID illness that seems to be clearing up enough for him to remain on the court and not miss any time. He played well in a supporting role during the team's win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should look for him to continue his all-around play, but shouldn't expect any sort of elite fantasy value. |
Thursday, December 29
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | The Brooklyn Nets are unsure when Joe Harris (knee) will rejoin the team as he deals with knee soreness and swelling. Harris is currently rehabbing his knee in Brooklyn while the Nets are on a road trip through the end of the calendar year. This does not sound like good news for Harris and fantasy managers would be wise to stay away from the situation. Seth Curry and Yuta Watanabe should continue to get extra minutes off the bench while Harris continues to recover. |
Tuesday, December 27
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
|  | Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran sharpshooter will sit this game out due to a non-COVID related illness. Edmond Sumner and Cam Thomas should both see increased playing time with Curry on the sideline. Neither player is a great streaming option with Kyrie Irving healthy on Monday. However, they could be possible desperation deep league streaming options for Monday's slate. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris (knee) will not play Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Harris continues to deal with knee soreness and does not seem to be making much progress with his injury. Yuta Watanabe and T.J. Warren should continue to see increased minutes off the bench. Seth Curry (illness) is probable to play Wednesday and may seem extra minutes as well. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (illness) has been listed as probable to play Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Curry was originally listed as questionable before being upgraded to probable and should make his return from a one-game absence. Joe Harris (knee) remains out and should leave extra minutes for Curry assuming his conditioning is not a factor. |
Monday, December 26
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (illness) is listed questionable for Monday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The veteran sharpshooter was a late addition to the injury report due to a non-COVID related illness. Edmond Sumner and Cam Thomas would be in line for additional playing time if Curry is unable to play. Both players would be possible streaming options with increased playing time. Fantasy managers will have to check back closer to tip-off for another update on Curry. |
Thursday, December 22
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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|  | Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (calf) won't play on Wednesday against the shorthanded Golden State Warriors. During warmups, Irving experienced tightness in his calf, so head coach Jacque Vaughn opted for the safe approach and keep him out. In the meantime, Ben Simmons will take over at the one, with Edmond Sumner expected to get extra minutes in relief. |
Friday, December 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (hamstring) is dealing with tightness in his right hamstring and might not suit up against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. The 32-year-old has appeared on the injury report more often than not so far this season, so it wouldn't be too surprising if he did end up missing this game. Edmond Sumner and Cam Thomas would likely get some extra minutes off of the bench, but they are risky streaming options regardless. |
|  | Brooklyn Nets point guard Patty Mills (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors due to a non-COVID illness. Mills has been sparingly used off the bench this season with Edmond Sumner and Seth Curry largely vaulting him on the depth chart; the veteran has averaged just 5.5 PPG, his lowest scoring output in a decade. Without Mills in the mix, Sumner and Cam Thomas could see some added backcourt run. The next chance for the 34-year-old to return comes Sunday vs. Detroit. |
Saturday, December 10
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (knee) won't play on Saturday against Indiana. According to the league's official injury report, the veteran is out for right knee injury management. However, considering the amount of work Durant has logged this year, including 36 minutes in Friday night's win over Atlanta, he's likely just getting a night off to rest. Yuta Watanabe (hamstring), who's missed the previous 10 games, may take Durant's place in the lineup. Watanabe has averaged 8.1 points while sinking 57% of his tries from deep this season. He has an excellent chance to be a top performer versus the Pacers, even more so since Kyrie Irving (adductor), Ben Simmons (knee), T.J. Warren (foot), Joe Harris (ankle), Seth Curry (hamstring), and Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) are out as well. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (adductor) won't play on Saturday in Indiana. The 30-year-old logged 39 minutes in the win over Atlanta on Friday. But with the Nets starting a four-game road trip, he's probably getting the night off before presumably returning on Monday in Washington. In the meantime, Edmond Sumner will likely fill the void in the lineup. With Kevin Durant (knee), Ben Simmons (knee, calf), Joe Harris (ankle), Seth Curry (ankle), and Nicolas Claxton also out, Sumner will make a fine streaming option, and his defensive prowess is a bonus for category managers. |
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (knee, calf) is out for Saturday's meeting with the Pacers. The 26-year-old returned from a four-game absence on Friday against Atlanta, logging 20 minutes. However, with Brooklyn beginning its four-game road trip, he'll get the night off. Yuta Watanabe (hamstring) will return from a lengthy absence and should slide into the starting lineup. He has averaged only eight points this season. Yet, considering the team will also be without Kevin Durant (knee), Kyrie Irving (adductor), Seth Curry (ankle), Joe Harris (ankle), and Nicolas Claxton (hamstring), Watanabe has an excellent chance to finish as a top fantasy producer, and his efficient 57% shooting from deep will be embraced by category managers. |
|  | Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) won't play on Saturday in Indiana. The 23-year-old also sat out on Friday in the win over Atlanta, citing hamstring tightness as the culprit. Day'Ron Sharpe will likely fill the void in the starting lineup, especially with Ben Simmons (knee, calf), Royce O'Neal (personal), and T.J. Warren (foot) also out. While Sharpe isn't the most prolific scoring option, his ability on the glass and as a shot blocker shouldn't be ignored by category managers. |
Friday, December 09
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons is no longer listed on the injury report ahead of the contest against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night. The 26-year-old missed the last four games due to a calf injury. He last suited up on November 30th against the Orlando Magic and only played 11 minutes before exiting the game. So far, he's had one good stretch of games when he rejoined the starting lineup, but outside of that, he hasn't returned much value. Based on playing time alone, he would still be a must-add in a lot of fantasy formats. |
|  | Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe (hamstring) will be sidelined for yet another game as he's still nursing a strained right hamstring. This will be his tenth consecutive game watching from the bench. His production off of the bench has been missed, but the team has found ways to win as they've gone 6-3 so far in his absence. Once he's back, he'll likely take a game or two to get back up to speed and then he would only be relevant in much deeper fantasy leagues after that. |
Wednesday, December 07
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (calf) remains out for Wednesday's game against Charlotte. The 26-year-old has been sidelined by a strained left calf. However, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel, as Simmons is hoping he can return on Friday versus the Atlanta Hawks. That said, until he finds his way back to the floor, Joe Harris, who had 13 points, six rebounds, and two steals while shooting 3-for-5 from deep in Sunday's meeting with Boston, may remain in the starting lineup. |
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe (hamstring) will officially miss his ninth consecutive game as he's still recovering from a hamstring strain. The last time he was able to play was back on November 20th in the team's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Royce O'Neal will see some added usage while T.J. Warren and Markieff Morris could see some more time off of the bench as well. Once Watanabe returns, he would be a good waiver wire pickup in deeper leagues. |
|  | Brooklyn Nets guard Edmond Sumner (glute) was originally listed as questionable for the Wednesday night contest against the Charlotte Hornets. He's been dealing with a glute contusion that forced him to miss the team's last game on Sunday. A couple of hours before tipoff, he's now listed as available. Ever since Kyrie Irving returned, the 26-year-old hasn't seen much playing time. He's only fantasy relevant in much deeper leagues or if someone else gets hurt from the starting lineup. |
Friday, December 02
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | 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). |
Wednesday, November 30
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | 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. |
Tuesday, November 29
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | 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. |
Tuesday, November 15
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (eye) was forced to exit his last game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday with an eye contusion. It seems as though he avoided any major concerns as he's now listed as available for the team's game on Tuesday night. Claxton should be back in his starting role and will have a battle on the boards against Domantas Sabonis. He should still be a good value play in all fantasy formats. |
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (knee) has been listed as available on Tuesday night as the Nets take on the Sacramento Kings. The 26-year-old point-forward did not play in their last game on Sunday and in the games he played before that, he's only played 16, 24, and 14 minutes respectively. Expectations shouldn't be too high for Simmons as he'll likely continue his role coming off of the bench as well. In deeper leagues, however, he should contribute a bit across many of the categories on both sides of the ball. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been listed as available for the team's game on Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings. Over the last couple of games that he played, the sharpshooter has been an integral part of the team's offense. He's scored 23 and 22 points in those games and made a combined 10 threes. He's the perfect addition to any fantasy team build that needs threes, efficiency, and scoring. |
Monday, November 14
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (knee) has officially been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. As of an hour before tip-off, Simmons didn't even appear on the injury report. Now, the team is reporting that he will be out with left knee soreness. Over the last couple of games that the Nets have won, Simmons was relegated to a bench role. He has contributed to the spacing issues, so the team has to figure out something different with their rotations. Fantasy managers will have to stay tuned to see if he will have to miss any extra time. |
| | Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton was able to log just 16 minutes against the Lakers on Sunday, exiting the game in the third quarter with a left eye contusion. Before suffering the injury, he was having a nice performance with eight points on perfect 4-for-4 shooting and five rebounds. After the game, Claxton was quoted as saying that he expects to play Tuesday night versus Sacramento, so it looks like this isn't a serious injury and the 23-year-old won't be forced to miss any games. Claxton is enjoying a breakthrough campaign, putting up 11.9 points a night with 9.1 rebounds and 2.1 blocks, whilst shooting an amazing 72.4 percent from the field. The Nets don't really have anyone to cover for Claxton, so they will be hoping that he is indeed fine for Tuesday's action and won't go down any time soon. |
Sunday, November 13
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (rest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. This doesn't come as a shock considering this is the second game of a back-to-back set. The Nets want to continue being cautious with their oft-injured guard. His absence would mean Edmond Sumner and Cam Thomas would see increased roles on Sunday. Between the two, Sumner is the better streaming option, assuming Curry is sidelined. Fantasy managers should check back later on Sunday. |
Saturday, November 12
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe (ankle) is set to sit out at least two more games. He sprained his left ankle against Dallas at the start of the week and already missed one contest Wednesday versus the Knicks. Watanabe has been able to make himself useful while the Nets have dealt with injury, but he has unfortunately now gone down himself. His absence has resulted in Cameron Thomas getting a lot of burn off the bench, and the 21-year-old looks to finally have found his stride after a few rough weeks at the start of the season. The Nets start a four-game road trip in L.A. at the weekend and it looks like Watanabe will have a chance to join the team for the latter half of the tour if his ankle heals well enough. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Yuta Watanabe (ankle) is out for Saturday's meeting with the Clippers. The 28-year-old tweaked his ankle during Monday's meeting with Dallas and didn't suit up for the next game against the Knicks. Watanabe has benefited from Kyrie Irving's (suspension) absence and has averaged 5.6 points and 2.4 rebounds while shooting an impressive 54.5% from behind the arc. There's also a good chance he won't play on Sunday against the Lakers. However, with Seth Curry, Ben Simmons, and Joe Harris getting more action, Watanabe likely wouldn't have played much. |
| | Brooklyn Nets forward T.J. Warren (foot) has been cleared for contact drills with the coaching staff. Warren, who has played only four games in the last two seasons, continues to work his way back from a left foot injury. The 29-year-old signed with the Nets during the offseason after averaging 15.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.0 steals throughout his career. He will soon begin working with his teammates, barring a setback. However, Warren has a way to go before doing anything meaningful for fantasy managers. |
Monday, November 07
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Monday's visit to Dallas. He stayed home for the first two outings of a three-game road trip and has missed four games in total with a sore left knee, but it appears that Simmons is now getting ready to return. He should be set for a very productive stretch right away with Kyrie Irving suspended. Edmond Sumner will likely head back to the bench, although he is also someone who benefits from Irving's absence and could still see some good minutes. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (knee) will return against the Mavs. Simmons, who's missed the last four games due to knee soreness, has averaged only 6.2 points this season. While the 26-year-old has also averaged 7.3 assists, 6.5 boards, and 1.2 steals, he hasn't met expectations. Considering he will play only 20 minutes on Monday night, he isn't the best fantasy option. |
Thursday, November 03
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons (knee) will not travel to D.C. or Charlotte with the team, meaning he will miss at least two more games this week. He has already sat out two games as he deals with left knee soreness and swelling. Simmons' health issues have opened the door to the start unit for Joe Harris, although he hasn't done a lot so far as a starter. Yuta Watanabe has seen a boost in playing time off the bench with Simmons missing, and he produced a nice 10-point effort with four rebounds and two blocks Wednesday versus Chicago. Edmond Sumner has also re-entered the rotation, but it's tough for others to contribute on a team that has a two-headed monster dominating the offense. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for the game on Friday night against the Washington Wizards. The 32-year-old has only appeared in one game so far this season, so a questionable status is more promising than normal. His shooting is much needed for a Nets team that struggles from three. His first game back may not be the best time to insert him into fantasy lineups as in the only game he's played he failed to make any of his five shot attempts despite dishing out six assists. |
Tuesday, November 01
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for the team's Tuesday night contest against the Chicago Bulls. This is his second straight absence from the same knee soreness. Since this is his first handful of games for over a year, there were bound to be some bumps, bruises, and rest days to keep him from the floor. Joe Harris should see a start and increased minutes in his absence. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been listed as out for the team's game on Tuesday night. Through the first seven, now eight games this season, the 32-year-old has only made one appearance. During the game against the Indiana Pacers, he was unable to make a shot on five attempts but did contribute two rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block in 17 minutes of action. Edmond Sumner and Patty Mills should see increased time off of the bench, but not enough to be considered streamers. |
Monday, October 31
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 26-year-old is dealing with left knee soreness, so he'll sit this one out. However, Simmons is expected to suit up for Tuesday's game versus the Chicago Bulls. The expectation is that Joe Harris will draw a spot start on Monday. He should be worth looking at as a streaming option. Also, Kyrie Irving will have increased ball handling responsibilities with Simmons sidelined. |
Saturday, October 29
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. It appears Curry is ready to make his season debut. It's uncertain if the veteran sharpshooter is going to be on a minutes limit in this one. Fantasy managers in season long formats should get Curry back in their lineups. However, DFS players might want to avoid Curry considering it's his first game back and he could be somewhat limited. |
Thursday, October 27
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (ankle) has been going through 4-on-4 workouts. The veteran sharpshooter appears extremely close to getting back into game action. He was held out of Wednesday's contest and won't play on Thursday. However, there is a chance that the 32-year-old plays on Saturday against the Indiana Pacers. The expectation is that Curry would be eased back into action. He'll be competing with Joe Harris, Patty Mills and Royce O'Neale for playing time in Brooklyn. Curry should be able to hold deep league value, but it's unclear if he'll play enough to warrant rostering in standard leagues. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Joe Harris (ankle) won't be available for Thursday's clash with the Mavericks. The veteran sniper saw his season debut get delayed by a left ankle sprain, and the team doesn't want to push him too much. Harris hasn't played a lot in 2022 either, averaging only around 20 minutes a night. With Seth Curry (ankle) also still out, Brooklyn's young guard is expected to step up. Cam Thomas and Kessler Edwards haven't yet contributed much this season, leaving the Nets sitting on a 1-3 record. |
| | Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (back) will not be on a minutes restriction against the Dallas Mavericks after facing more back issues on Wednesday night. After playing 34 minutes, he appeared to tweak his back in some way. Head coach Steve Nash came out and said there will be no limitations, so it seems he's not experiencing any lingering effects. Fantasy managers can continue to rely on the 26-year-old for production outside of scoring. |
Thursday, October 20
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
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| | Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons finished with only four points during the loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. While the 26-year-old had five rebounds and five assists, he would go on to foul out early in the fourth quarter. Simmons hasn't played in a non-preseason game since June 2021, so it may take him some time to find his footing. With that said, he can contribute on the fantasy end in many ways. However, managers would like to see Simmons get more aggressive offensively moving ahead. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Joe Harris (ankle) is now listed as probable for Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors. He should bring some much-needed three-point shooting to the team after they shot only 30.3% from deep against the New Orleans Pelicans. Last season before getting injured, Harris shot a scorching 46.6% from three. That was on top of being a league-leading three-point shooter the season before at 47.5%. For fantasy managers, if points, threes and all-around shooting percentages are what you need, then Harris is your guy! |
Sunday, October 16
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Joe Harris (foot) won't play in the season-opener versus the Pelicans. The sharpshooter is moving in the right direction but is dealing with foot soreness resulting from his two ankle surgeries last season. Fortunately, head coach Steve Nash is "not concerned" while adding that Harris hasn't suffered any setbacks, so there's a chance he'll be back soon. With Seth Curry (ankle) out as well, Royce O'Neale may enter the starting lineup for a few games and provide some short-term relief for fantasy managers. Cam Thomas is also expected to receive more work, even more so if Edmond Sumner (hip) isn't available either. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (ankle) won't play in Wednesday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, as expected. The veteran continues to work his way back from offseason ankle surgery, although he's not ready. Fortunately, he's been doing some four-on-four work in recent practices, so it appears he's nearing a return. With Joe Harris (foot) out as well for that one, Royce O'Neale is the favorite to enter the starting lineup and may provide temporary production for managers in deeper formats. Cam Thomas is also forecasted to receive more minutes, although he won't offer much outside of scoring. |
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Edmond Sumner (hip) "has a chance" to play in Wednesday's season-opener against the Pelicans. The 26-year-old is expected to receive some minutes early in the season while Seth Curry (ankle) and Joe Harris (foot) work their way back from their respective surgeries. With that said, his absence likely won't impact managers, especially since he probably isn't on many fantasy rosters. Nonetheless, if Sumner is officially ruled out, Cam Thomas may earn additional time on the floor, at least enough to warrant consideration in deeper formats. |
Tuesday, August 23
| TEAM | PLAYER | TRANSACTION |
|---|---|---|
| | Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) has progressed to three-on-three activities and is expected to be ready for the start of the season. The former Sixer hasn't been on the floor since the 2021 NBA playoffs and underwent surgery in May to address a herniated disk in his back. Nevertheless, it's unknown how many minutes Simmons will initially receive once he finally makes his Nets debut. However, despite his shooting woes and inability to stay healthy, he is forecasted to remain a top fantasy option. |
