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Nets' Noah Clowney: Making first start of season Saturday
Clowney is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies,
Clowney will make his first start of the season due to the absence of Michael Porter (personal). The veteran is averaging 6.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game this season, but he's coming off scoring a season-high 16 points in the win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Ruled out Saturday
Porter (personal) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Porter was handed a questionable tag Saturday afternoon and now won't suit up for this matchup in Memphis. This is a huge loss for Brooklyn, as Porter is averaging 21.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game this season. Keon Ellis, Terance Mann and Danny Wolf could all see more minutes with Porter out, while Julius Randle would be in line for a higher usage rate on offense.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Cleared to play
Traore (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Traore was expected to play Saturday, and the second-year guard will suit up despite his calf discomfort. Traore is enjoying a solid start to the season, averaging 12.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game in his 10 appearances (seven starts).
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Nets' Mikel Brown: Available Saturday
Brown (illness) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Brown will be available and should handle his regular workload in the backcourt. The rookie has averaged 15.2 points, 3.8 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per tilt over his last five outings.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Now listed as questionable
Porter (personal) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Memphis, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Porter was a late addition to the injury report due to a personal issue. If the veteran misses his first game of the 2026-27 campaign Saturday, Keon Ellis, Terance Mann and Danny Wolf could all see more minutes.
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Nets' Mikel Brown: Upgraded to probable
Brown (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game at Memphis.
After initially being listed as questionable due to an illness, Brown is trending in the right direction following a two-game absence. The rookie guard's return would leave fewer minutes available for Keon Ellis and Terance Mann. Brown has averaged 15.2 points, 3.8 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per tilt over his last five outings.
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Nets' Mikel Brown: Iffy for Saturday
Brown (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Memphis.
Brown is under the weather and could miss a third consecutive contest. If the rookie guard is unable to suit up, Egor Demin, Keon Ellis and Nolan Traore (calf), who is listed as probable, would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Expected to play
Traore (calf) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Memphis.
Traore appears on track to suit up despite dealing with discomfort in his right calf. The guard's expected availability should help Brooklyn maintain its backcourt depth, though his fantasy appeal remains dependent on his playing time and opportunities in the rotation. His status should be confirmed ahead of Saturday's tipoff.
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Nets' Danny Wolf: Posts another double-double
Wolf registered 10 points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, a steal and two blocks across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 145-111 win over the Pelicans.
Wolf delivered a productive multi-category performance, securing a double-double for the second time in his last three starts while adding three combined defensive stats. His four assists were also valuable, highlighting his ability to contribute beyond traditional frontcourt categories. Wolf's rebounding and defensive activity provide an encouraging fantasy foundation, and his scoring seems to be trending in the right direction as well. This was his fourth consecutive game with 10 or more points. He'll remain a valuable waiver pickup as long as he remains in the starting unit.
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Nets' Michael Porter: Strong stat line in win Wednesday
Porter delivered 22 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 145-111 win over the Pelicans.
Porter continues to provide reliable perimeter scoring, connecting on four three-pointers while shooting 50 percent from the field, and this was the fourth time over his last five games that he's drained at least four shots from beyond the arc. Porter can provide solid rebounding and playmaking alongside the occasional defensive stat, but most of his fantasy upside comes from his scoring. On that note, he has surpassed the 20-point mark in four of his last six appearances. Porter's prominent offensive role remains encouraging, but an uptick in other categories would boost his upside considerably.
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Nets' Julius Randle: Contributes 17 points in blowout victory
Randle posted 17 points (6-16 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and five assists across 29 minutes in Wednesday's 145-111 win over the Pelicans.
Randle struggled from deep and missed each of his five attempts from beyond the arc, but his playmaking helped compensate for the inefficient scoring. Brooklyn's commanding advantage limited his workload and offensive opportunities, but fantasy managers shouldn't worry too much over this. His established role as a go-to scorer and secondary playmaker should deliver stronger production as long as his minutes stay in the 30-35 range.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Strikes for 22 points in return
Demin (leg) closed Wednesday's 145-111 win over the Pelicans with 22 points (5-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 8-10 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes.
Demin returned from a six-game absence due to a right leg bone bruise and turned in a productive performance on the offensive end. The second-year guard got to the charity stripe often and caught fire from deep, finishing with a season-high-tying 22 points. After scoring single-digit points in three of his first four regular-season appearances before missing the next six games, Demin will look to carry this momentum forward.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Won't play Wednesday
Traore (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Traore will miss his first game of the season after being downgraded from questionable to out. The second-year wing was flourishing in a starting role, averaging 15.1 points, 3.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 24.9 minutes over his past seven games. With Mikel Brown (illness) and Traore unavailable, Egor Demin (leg), Keon Ellis, Chaney Johnson, Noah Clowney and Danny Wolf are candidates for increased roles.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Good to go Wednesday
Demin (leg) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
As expected, Demin will ditch his probable tag and return from a six-game absence due to a right leg bone bruise. His return will leave fewer minutes available for Terance Mann. Through four regular-season appearances, Demin is averaging 7.8 points, 2.8 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 21.8 minutes per tilt.
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Nets' Mikel Brown: Sidelined Wednesday with illness
Brown has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to an illness, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Brown had been sidelined for Sunday's 130-93 loss to the Mavericks due to back injury management and was slated to return to action Wednesday. However, he appears to have fallen ill overnight, as the Nets added him to the injury report as questionable earlier Wednesday before downgrading him to out. Though Brown will be in street clothes, the Nets should get some reinforcement to the backcourt in the form of Egor Demin (leg), who is listed as probable after missing the team's previous six games.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Might miss meeting with Pelicans
Traore (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against New Orleans.
Traore has played well throughout the 2026-27 campaign. He has appeared in 10 regular-season games, starting seven, and has averaged 12.9 points, 2.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting 46.2 percent from deep over 22.1 minutes per contest. The 20-year-old is now in danger of missing his first game of the season Wednesday versus New Orleans. If that happens, Mikel Brown, Keon Ellis and Terance Mann are candidates for more minutes. Egor Demin (leg) is also expected to suit up after being sidelined since the 125-124 overtime loss to Boston on Oct. 27.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Expected to play Wednesday
Demin (leg) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Brian Lewis of the New York Post reported earlier Tuesday that Demin practiced as well. With Demin previously sidelined by a right leg bone bruise, this designation suggests he is trending toward returning to Brooklyn's backcourt Wednesday. If he is cleared to play, the guard would be in position to reclaim the top spot at point guard.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
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| Team |
110.2 (23rd) |
115.3 (19th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
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| M. Porter Jr. SF Michael Porter Jr. SF | Personal |