Clowney was ejected from Wednesday's game against the Clippers after receiving his second technical foul, independent NBA writer Justin Russo reports.
Clowney was assessed back-to-back technical fouls late in the third quarter and was ejected from the contest. He finished the game with four points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound across 20 minutes. He should be back in action Friday against the Lakers.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Bounces back Tuesday
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Clowney racked up 20 points (7-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 132-114 victory over Portland.
Clowney went scoreless in his previous game, going 0-for-9 from the field in a loss to the Jazz on Sunday. However, he responded admirably here and reached the 20-point mark for the second time across his last five outings. Even though his role has been inconsistent, it's worth noting Clowney has started in 10 of the Nets' previous 13 games. He's averaging 12.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in that span.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Held scoreless as starter
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Clowney closed Sunday's 112-111 overtime loss to the Jazz with zero points (0-9 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 32 minutes.
This was a nightmare showing for Clowney in what's been a volatile start to the month of January. Through his last six games, he's averaging 10.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.8 three-pointers in 29.2 minutes. With the Nets expected to continue selling ahead of the deadline, Clowney could see more usage and minutes going forward.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Logs 14 points in starting role
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Clowney amassed 14 points (3-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Friday's 124-105 loss to the Nuggets.
The combination of Clowney and Nic Claxton will continue to lead the frontcourt while Cameron Johnson (ankle) recovers, and the scenario is giving Brooklyn's 2023 first-round pick an opportunity to show his stuff. The youngster provides depth upfront, which could persuade the Nets to move Claxton in hope of acquiring draft capital for next season. Clowney is worth stashing for a few weeks in deep formats, as his role will expand if Claxton is dealt.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Erupts for career-high 29
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Clowney closed with 29 points (9-20 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 113-98 loss to Detroit.
It was the best scoring performance of the second-year forward's career. Injuries, plus the Dorian Finney-Smith trade, have pushed Clowney into the starting lineup, but as of yet he hasn't seized the opportunity on a consistent basis. Clowney has started in seven of his last nine appearances, but he hasn't pulled down more than six boards in any of those contests while scoring in double digits only six times. Over that stretch, he's averaging 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.9 threes and 1.2 assists while shooting 41.9 percent (26-for-62) from beyond the arc.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Poor shooting display
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Clowney chipped in 14 points (4-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist over 29 minutes during Monday's 113-99 loss to the Pacers.
Clowney returned to the starting lineup Monday for a depleted Nets roster, marking the sixth time he played with the first unit across his last eight appearances. He's averaging 13.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game in those six starts, and he's been a relatively bright spot amid a rough stretch for Brooklyn. He's a solid streaming option in most formats when in the starting lineup.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Good to go against Philadelphia
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Clowney (hip) is available for Saturday's game versus the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Clowney has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday after missing Brooklyn's previous contest due to a left hip contusion. Clowney is averaging 11.5 points and 4.2 rebounds in 26.3 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Won't go Thursday
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Clowney (hip) has been ruled out of Thursday's game against the Bucks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Clowney sustained the left hip contusion during Wednesday's loss to Toronto, and his next chance to suit up will come Saturday against Philadelphia. With the 20-year-old sidelined, Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin are candidates for increased roles.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Tallies double figures in start
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Clowney contributed 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 28 minutes during Sunday's 102-101 loss to Orlando.
Clowney returned to the Nets' starting lineup following the trade of Dorian Finney-Smith, connecting on a trio of threes while finishing as one of four Brooklyn players in double figures in scoring Sunday. Clowney has connected on three or more threes in seven outings this season, having reached double figures in scoring in seven of his last 10 appearances.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Starting Sunday
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Clowney will enter the starting lineup in Sunday's game against the Magic.
With Dorian Finney-Smith having been traded to the Lakers on Sunday, Clowney will reprise his role in the starting five. The 20-year-old has averaged 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists across 30.0 minutes per contest in his last five outings (three starts).
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Plays well in start
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Clowney provided 19 points (6-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Monday's 110-95 loss to the Heat.
Dorian Finney-Smith (calf) missed his second game in a row, allowing Clowney to make another start. Clowney responded with a season-high 19 points, perhaps giving a glimpse of the upside he could offer if he steps into a larger role -- the Nets are rumored to be shopping both Finney-Smith and Cameron Johnson.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Serviceable in spot start
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Clowney provided 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), six rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Saturday's 105-94 loss to Utah.
Clowney received just his second start of the season, filling in for Dorian Finney-Smith who was a late scratch due to a calf injury. Seen as a potential breakout coming into the season, Clowney's role has been inconsistent, to say the least. He has played at least 29 minutes in two straight games, although could very well see a reduction should the team start to get healthy bodies back on the floor. With that said, the Nets are going nowhere fast and it makes sense for them to try and get Clowney on the floor as much as possible, albeit later in the season.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Comes close to double-double
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Clowney had 11 points (3-10 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 37 minutes during Thursday's 101-94 win over the Raptors.
Clowney scored in double digits for the fifth time this season and came close to a double-double after grabbing nine rebounds, a season-high mark for him. He also logged a season-high 37 minutes in this win, and he seems to be trending in the right direction after missing seven games between Nov. 25 and Dec. 8 due to an ankle injury. Clowney appears to have replaced Trendon Watford in the rotation, so he should continue to see regular minutes going forward.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Re-evaluated in two weeks
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Brooklyn announced Wednesday that Clowney has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
The Nets have been battered by injuries and are hurting for depth across all five positions. Fortunately for Brooklyn, Day'Ron Sharpe (hamstring) is expected back in about a week. In the meantime, Trendon Watford and Jalen Wilson could step into increased roles.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Clowney (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against the Suns, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Clowney sustained the left ankle sprain during the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Kings. The big man also missed the second leg of the back-to-back set during Monday's win over the Warriors. The 20-year-old underwent an MRI and the results have yet to come in, though if he misses additional time Trendon Watford will likely see an uptick in minutes off the bench. Clowney's next chance to feature will come Friday versus the Magic.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Out Monday
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Clowney (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Warriors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Clowney suffered a left ankle injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Kings, so it's not surprising to see him sidelined for the second half of Brooklyn's back-to-back set. With Ben Simmons (back/rest) and Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) also sidelined, Trendon Watford (hamstring), Jalen Wilson and Ziaire Williams are candidates for increased roles.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Adds 15 off bench
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Clowney finished with 15 points (5-13 FG, 5-10 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one block over 20 minutes during Monday's 107-105 victory over the Pelicans.
Clowney's scoring production in Monday's win was certainly a surprise considering he'd put up 18 total points over his last four matchups combined. He did all of his damage from beyond the arc, an area in which he'd struggled entering the night. Clowney is now 12-for-26 from downtown over nine games this season.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Available to play Friday
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Clowney (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Celtics, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Clowney was deemed questionable with a non-COVID illness, but the big man will add depth in the frontcourt in this matchup against the reigning champions. Clowney is averaging 6.1 points and 3.3 rebounds across 16.1 minutes per game in seven appearances (one start) this season.
Clowney (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Celtics, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
While Clowney could miss Friday's game due to an illness, he had missed Brooklyn's previous contest with a hip injury. If Clowney is ruled out against Boston, Nic Claxton, Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith will likely soak up most of the team's minutes in the frontcourt.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Doesn't practice Thursday
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Clowney (hip) didn't participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness, and his status for Friday's game versus Boston is uncertain, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Clowney missed Brooklyn's previous contest Monday due to a sore right hip, but it's unclear if that injury or the illness is posing a greater threat to his chances of playing Friday. If Clowney is forced to sit out a second straight contest, Dorian Finney-Smith could assume a greater share of the available minutes at power forward, while Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons (back) would likely fill all the minutes at center.
