Rachal didn't play in Tuesday's game against Maine due to a left hip injury.
Rachal had missed time in the early going of the 2022-23 campaign due to personal reasons, and he's now nursing an injury. The severity of the injury remains unknown at this time, so he'll be considered day-to-day heading into Friday's matchup with Greensboro.
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Brandon Rachal: Returns to action
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Rachal logged two minutes in his 2022-23 season debut Sunday against the Maine Celtics.
It was a positive sign to see Rachal on the court after missing time due to personal reasons, but he failed to attempt a shot or make any type of impact in limited action. The team will likely ease him back into the swing of things after missing time, however, he also isn't expected to have much of a role for this Long Island squad once he's up to speed.
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Brandon Rachal: Out for personal reasons
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Rachal didn't play in Friday night's game against the College Park Skyhawks due to personal reasons.
It's unknown as to when Rachal could make his 2022-23 debut. His status for Sunday's game against College Park hasn't yet been determined.
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Brandon Rachal: Cut by Brooklyn
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The Nets waived Rachal on Oct. 2, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Rachal signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Nets on Oct. 1, only to be cut a day later. He'll begin the 2022-23 campaign with the Nets' G League affiliate on Long Island.
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Nets' Brandon Rachal: Inks deal with Nets
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The Nets signed Rachal on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Rachal went undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft out of Tulsa. The move is designed to move him to the G League Long Island Nets, per Smith.
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Brandon Rachal: Leads team in scoring in defeat
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Rachal posted 23 points (10-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, a block and a steal across 25 minutes in Saturday's 139-119 loss to the Greensboro Swarm.
Rachal almost had a double-double Saturday despite his side's defeat against Greensboro. He's averaging 14.1 points per game from 54.2 percent shooting this season for the Nets.
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Brandon Rachal: Returns to action
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Rachal logged 10 points (4-8 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in Sunday's 116-108 loss to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
Rachal made his return after missing a couple games due to a minor injury. The forward found himself in foul trouble early but was able to top double-digits for the third consecutive game.
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Brandon Rachal: Out of action
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Rachal missed Wednesday's against Grand Rapids game due to a finger sprain.
Rachal has featured in 21 second-half games for the G League Nets, averaging 14.0 points across 27.8 minutes per game.
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Brandon Rachal: Scores 21 in win
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Rachal totaled 21 points (9-17 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and three steals in Monday's 115-86 win over the Grand Rapids Gold.
Rachal was second on the team in scoring, topping at least 20 points for the fourth time in five games. The forward has been dominant during this half, averaging 15.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.2 steals in 30.0 minutes through 17 games.
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Brandon Rachal: Swipes three in win
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Rachal totaled 21 points (9-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in Friday's 110-107 loss to Windy City.
Rachal was second on the team in scoring and recorded multiple steals for the 12th time in 16 games. The 22-year-old is a key piece to this team and should continue seeing big minutes moving forward.
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Brandon Rachal: Drops 21 in loss
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Rachal produced 21 points (8-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists and three steals in Saturday's 117-101 loss to the Motor City Cruise.
Rachal scored double-digit points for the tenth time in 12 games, operating as a pinnacle of consistency for Long Island throughout the second half of the season. The rookie forward is averaging 15.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.5 steals in 29.2 minutes in this half.
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Brandon Rachal: Swipes three
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Rachal recorded 16 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and three steals in Wednesday's 109-105 win over the Cleveland Charge.
Rachal was one of four players to top double-digit points on 58.3 percent shooting. The forward continues to be one of the most consistent pieces to Long Island and should continue seeing minutes in bunches moving forward.
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Brandon Rachal: Six blocks in loss
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Rachal produced 18 points (8-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds, two steals and six blocks in Tuesday's 105-102 loss to the Skyhawks.
Rachal recorded a season-high six blocks while scoring double-digit points for the seventh consecutive game. The rookie is averaging 17.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.6 steals and 1.9 blocks in 28.1 minutes through seven games.
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Brandon Rachal: Stuffs stat sheet in win
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Rachal recorded 24 points (10-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, four steals and three blocks in Thursday's 115-112 win over the Mad Ants.
Rachal was dominant everywhere Thursday night, leading the team in scoring, steals and blocks and shooting an excellent 66.7 percent from the field. The rookie continues to be a dynamic piece for Long Island and should see all the minutes he can handle moving forward.
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Brandon Rachal: Double-double in win
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Rachal recorded 18 points (7-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists and four steals in Wednesday's 133-104 win over the Herd.
Rachal led the game in rebounds and was one of five people to score in double-digits into his second double-double. The guard is averaging 15.0 points and 8.5 rebounds in 24.4 minutes.
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Brandon Rachal: Double-double in loss
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Rachal totaled 18 points (8-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in Monday's 103-102 loss to the G League Raptors.
Rachal snagged a season-high in rebounds en route to his first double-double of the second half. The guard is averaging 14.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.5 blocks in 22.9 minutes through two games.
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Brandon Rachal: Swipes five in loss
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Rachal totaled 11 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, three assists, five steals and one block in Sunday's 111-103 loss to the Swarm.
Rachal led the game in steals but fouled out after only playing 17 minutes. The guard has gotten off to a rocky start to begin the second half and will look to turn things around quickly.
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Brandon Rachal: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Rachal totaled 14 points (7-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks in Monday's 81-77 loss to the G League Warriors.
Rachal's struggles from the free-throw line and beyond the arc continued, as he failed to hit from either range and is shooting just 56.5 percent from the line and 25.8 percent from three on the season. However, the 22-year-old guard is averaging 25.8 minutes through 13 games and should still see big minutes off the bench moving forward.
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Brandon Rachal: Scores 22 off bench
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Rachal recorded 22 points (10-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and three blocks in Thursday's 97-95 win over the G League Celtics.
Rachal was a rebound short of recording his second double-double on the season but had his best game since late November. The guard is averaging 11.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks in 24.9 minutes through 11 games.
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Brandon Rachal: Double-double in loss
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Rachal recorded 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, four steals and one block during Wednesday's 104-98 loss to the Westchester Knicks.
Rachal moved into the starting five, playing 31 minutes and scoring his first double-double on the young season. The rookie forward continues to be a bright spot for the struggling G League Nets and should remain a consistent piece of the rotation.
