Nets' Egor Demin: Ruled out for Thursday

Demin (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Demin is dealing with soreness in his lower back and will miss just his third game of the season Wednesday. With the rookie first-rounder sidelined, Nolan Traore and Tyrese Martin are candidates for increased roles. Demin's next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Wizards.