OCTOBER 23 • NYPOST.COM
Cam Thomas isn't dwelling on lack of Nets extension Cam Thomas spent Monday watching Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes and Franz Wagner all land maximum $224 million rookie extensio...
Won't play Wednesday Watford (hamstring) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Watford was initially given a two-week timetable on Oct. 7, but it's still unclear when he'll be able to return to the floor. For now, he should be considered questionable at best for Friday's game versus Orlando.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Wednesday Bogdanovic (foot) will not play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Bogdanovic has yet to be cleared for 5-on-5 contact work, and there's no word of a target date for his return. He should be considered doubtful for Friday's game against Orlando.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Wednesday Claxton (hamstring) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Despite missing the entire preseason, the Nets were always optimistic about Claxton suiting up for Opening Night. Given Brooklyn's lack of frontcourt depth, it will be interesting to see if they place any restrictions on Claxton as he works his way back into form.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Wednesday Finney-Smith (undisclosed) will play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Finney-Smith missed Friday's preseason finale against the Raptors after taking a hard fall in the previous game, but updates have been scarce since. With that being the case, fantasy managers shouldn't anticipate any restrictions ahead of Opening Night.
OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Hawks host the Nets for season opener
The Atlanta Hawks open the season at home against the Brooklyn NetsOCTOBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expected to play Wednesday Claxton (hamstring) is expected to play Wednesday against the Hawks for Opening Night, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Claxton was held out of the preseason, but the Nets have always expressed optimism about his availability for Opening Night. Nets coach Jordi Fernandez is likely to have big plans for his starting center this season, as Claxton agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension back in June.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Nets not worried about lack of rebounding in preseason Team believes it can shore up their rebounding when games count, especially with Nic Claxton due to return.
OCTOBER 20 • NEWSDAY.COM
Converted to two-way deal The Nets converted Martin to a two-way contract Saturday, Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com reports.
Impact Martin had initially been on a training camp deal but has officially been converted to a two-way contract. The 25-year-old forward is now set to split time between the Nets and their G League affiliate in 2024-25.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Let go by Brooklyn The Nets waived Hayes (hip) on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Impact Hayes was unable to suit up this preseason while rehabbing a hip injury before getting waived. He is now set to join the Long Island Nets of the G League for the 2024-25 campaign.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Modest production in loss Friday Schroder closed with 12 points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3PT, 5-6 FT), three assists, two steals and one rebound in 35 minutes during Friday's 116-112 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Impact Schroder played a team-high 35 minutes, delivering modest yet serviceable production. Coming into the regular season, Schroder will be battling with Ben Simmons for the starting point guard role. Both are worth taking a flyer on late in drafts, just in case either can establish themselves as the clear-cut choice. Simmons is also no stranger when it comes to injuries, meaning Schroder could simply land the role by default at some point.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Two-way contributions Friday Williams managed 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3PT), eight rebounds, four steals, two assists and two blocks in 27 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to Toronto.
Impact Williams was fantastic off the bench, continuing his impressive preseason. After coming up short for the majority of his career, Williams finds himself in a favorable position, playing for a team that can afford to have him on the floor, even through the rough patches. While he isn't worth drafting at this point, he is someone to watch should Brooklyn opt to throw him out there a bit more as the season progresses.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Erupts for 32 points in loss Johnson totaled 32 points (11-21 FG, 7-14 3PT, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block in 32 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Raptors.
Impact Johnson came from the clouds to score a game-high 32 points, reminding everyone just what he is capable of on the offensive end of the floor. With the Nets unlikely to challenge for a playoff spot, Johnson could be primed for a bounce-back campaign after struggling in recent years. Both he and Cam Thomas should have a green light to fire off as many shots as they like. Typically available after pick 100 in standard leagues, Johnson could prove to be a difference-maker should his confidence return this season.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Raptors ramp up their intensity to close out NBA pre-season with win over Brooklyn Nets With exhibition play officially and mercifully in the books, the Raptors will prepare for next Wednesday's opening night against Cleveland.
OCTOBER 19 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Tangerine Game Highlights: Raptors at Nets
OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE
Raptors ramp up their intensity to close out NBA preseason with win over Brooklyn Nets With exhibition play officially and mercifully in the books, the Raptors will prepare for next Wednesday's opening night against Cleveland.
OCTOBER 19 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Ben Simmons with 4 PTS, 6 AST, 8 REB vs Raptors in Preseason
OCTOBER 19 • YOUTUBE
Moves back to bench Friday Clowney is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact The Nets will start Ben Simmons at center, meaning Clowney will head back to the bench. Given that Nic Claxton (hamstring) is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener against the Hawks next Wednesday, there's a strong chance Clowney will open the season as a backup alternative in the frontcourt, a role that would limit his fantasy upside considerably.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Available to play Friday Simmons (rest) will be available for Friday's preseason game against the Raptors, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Impact Simmons didn't play in Wednesday's matchup against the 76ers, but he will suit up for the preseason finale. This will be Simmons' third appearance of the preseason, and unless something happens Friday, he should be available for the regular-season opener against the Hawks next Wednesday.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Wilson is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game versus the Raptors, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Wilson will replace Dorian Finney-Smith (undisclosed) in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason finale. After averaging 15.5 minutes across 43 regular-season appearances last season, Wilson is expected to be one of Brooklyn's primary backup forwards in 2024-25.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Finney-Smith is out for Friday's preseason finale against the Raptors, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Finney-Smith took a hard fall in Brooklyn's last preseason outing against Philadelphia and will be held out Friday. His next chance to suit up will be the team's regular-season opener against Atlanta on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Friday Claxton (hamstring) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Raptors, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Claxton is trending in the right direction, head coach Jordi Fernandez told Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com, but they won't rush him in the final game of the preseason. That said, the Nets expect the big man to be ready for the regular-season opener against the Hawks next Wednesday.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Former Pistons Starter Misses Entire Preseason With Nets The Brooklyn Nets have been willing to give former Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes, a comeback attempt. Unfortunately, a hip injury hasn...
OCTOBER 18 • SI.COM
Not expected to play Friday Hayes (hip) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason finale against the Raptors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Hayes will ultimately miss the entire preseason schedule due to a hip issue. He's signed to an Exhibit 10 deal, so the prolonged absence isn't helping his case for landing an Opening Night roster spot.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
