Powell (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Thursday night is the second day of back-to-back games for the Nets, who've chosen to give Powell a chance to rest for knee injury management. The rookie should return Saturday against the Pelicans. His absence on top of Michael Porter (back) sitting out should allow Danny Wolf and Ziaire Williams to play more minutes in the frontcourt.
Powell chipped in 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and three steals over 24 minutes during Monday's 116-103 win over the Hornets.
With the absence of Terance Mann (ribs), Powell was able to take advantage of the opportunity, outpacing Tyrese Martin (who started in place of Mann) in points and minutes. While Mann is slated to return relatively soon, Powell should continue to enjoy an increased role within Brooklyn's rotation in the meantime.
Nets' Drake Powell: Ties career high with 15 points
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Powell accumulated 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 113-100 loss to the Knicks.
Powell had the second 15-point performance of his young career as he continues to try to carve out a consistent role for himself. Brooklyn is loaded when it comes to youth, all of them basically interchangeable at this point. There is no reason to run out and add Powell, although the situation in Brooklyn is worth monitoring as the season progresses, just in case Powell can establish himself ahead of his direct competition for minutes.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Drops six in win
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Powell registered six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 19 minutes during Sunday's 129-106 win over the Wizards.
Powell has now logged exactly six points in four of his last five contests, averaging 2.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.2 blocks and 1.0 threes made in that span. Powell will continue to back up Terance Mann until Cam Thomas (hamstring) returns later in the season.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Leads bench in scoring
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Powell produced 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 134-98 loss to the Knicks.
Powell took full advantage of his opportunities off the bench, drilling all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. The rookie has seen a sizable uptick in playing time over his last two appearances, logging 27 minutes in Friday's loss to Detroit and now 23 minutes Sunday after totaling just 11 minutes in his first two games of the new campaign.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Big minutes off bench Friday
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Powell tallied six points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes off the bench in Friday's 125-107 loss to the Pistons.
Powell sprained his right ankle in a loss to the 76ers last Sunday and was unavailable for the Nets' ensuing two games before returning to action Friday. Though he had been limited to just 11 total minutes in his prior two appearances for Brooklyn, Powell benefited from extended playing time Friday due to the blowout nature of the contest as well as the absences of Cam Thomas (hamstring) and fellow rookie first-round picks Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore, the latter two of whom were assigned to the G League's Long Island Nets. Thomas is considered weeks away from returning, but Powell could lose out on some minutes once Brooklyn decides to recall Saraf and/or Traore.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Available to play
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Powell (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Powell was upgraded twice during the same morning after previously being ruled out. He's been unable to crack Brooklyn's rotation outside of garbage time thus far, so he's not a lock to see minutes.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Now expected to play
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Powell (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against Detroit, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Powell was initially ruled out for this contest, but the forward is now looking to give it a go Friday. He's not guaranteed any rotation minutes, however, and he's likely to see a G League assignment in his future.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Another absence coming
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Powell (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Pistons, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
A sprained ankle is set to hold Powell out for a third straight game. The rookie first-rounder's next chance to play arrives Sunday against the Knicks.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Won't play Wednesday
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Powell (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Powell will miss a second straight game as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. The next chance for him to return to the floor will be Friday against the Pistons.
Powell (ankle) is out for Monday's game against Minnesota, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
After spraining his right ankle in Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Powell will need to miss at least one game because of the injury. His next chance to play comes Wednesday in Indiana. Powell's absence may not clear up a noticeable amount of playing time in the Brooklyn rotation.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Won't return Sunday
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Powell (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Powell missed time earlier this season due to a sprained right ankle and turned the same ankle in the final seconds of the first quarter. He'll finish with two points (1-1 FG), one assist and one steal across four minutes. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against Minnesota.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Assigned to G League
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The Nets assigned Powell to the G League's Long Island Nets on Thursday.
Powell will join Danny Wolf and Nolan Traore on this G League assignment. Powell has one lone appearance to his name for Brooklyn in what was a seven-minute stint.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Off injury report for Wednesday
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Powell (ankle) is off the Nets' injury report and has been recalled from the G League's Long Island Nets for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The rookie missed two games due to a sprained right ankle and was assigned to practice with Long Island during Monday's loss to the Rockets. However, he's now available to return to game action. Powell logged seven minutes in last Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Hornets, posting two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Assigned to G League
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Powell (ankle) was assigned to the Long Island Nets in the G League on Monday.
Powell missed the past two games for Brooklyn with an ankle sprain, but he's been cleared to practice for Long Island with training camp officially underway. Powell is likely to see more opportunities at the NBA level as the season progresses.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Won't play Sunday
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Powell (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Powell will miss his second consecutive contest after spraining his right ankle in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Hornets. The rookie swingman's next chance to play will come Monday against the Rockets.
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Nets' Drake Powell: Won't play vs. Cleveland
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Powell (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Powell suffered an ankle injury in the season opener against the Hornets. The injury appears severe enough to keep him out for at least one game. The next chance for him to suit up will be Sunday against the Spurs.
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