OCTOBER 18 • SI.COM
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...
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
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OCTOBER 17 • NBA.COM
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Nears double-double Williams recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds and an assist across 27 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 117-95 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Impact Williams was one of three bench players who scored in double digits for the Nets in this loss, and he also made his presence on the glass by grabbing a team-high nine boards. Williams is aiming to secure a spot in the Nets' rotation as a capable forward off the bench, and he's coming off a 2023-24 campaign in which he averaged 8.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 20.4 minutes per game in 51 regular-season contests (15 starts) with Memphis.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers team-high 17 points Thomas notched 17 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-8 FT), a rebound, two assists and a steal across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 117-95 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Impact Thomas wasn't as efficient as he's been in other preseason contests, but nonetheless, he continues to show he's ready for the start of the regular season. One of the most prolific pure scorers in The Association, Thomas will be the Nets' primary offensive weapon and should hover around the 20-point mark in most games. He's coming off a 2023-24 season in which he averaged a career-high 22.5 points per contest.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Solid display Wednesday Johnson posted 11 points (4-11 FG, 3-9 3Pt), five rebounds and six assists across 28 minutes in Wednesday's 117-95 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Impact Johnson was one of six Brooklyn players who scored in double digits Wednesday, and one of the three starters who reached the 10-point threshold. Johnson is set to open the season as the Nets' starting small forward, and while the team is bound to struggle right out of the gate, Johnson could have decent fantasy upside with freedom to shoot and his ability to contribute in other categories, such as rebounds and assists.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 17 • YOUTUBE
Officially out Claxton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the 76ers, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Coach Jordi Fernandez had previously said he'd like Claxton to play in at least one preseason game, and the big man's final chance will come Friday versus Toronto. Claxton's hamstring has been reported as minor, but it'd still be encouraging to see him get at least some work in before Brooklyn opens the regular season against the Hawks on Oct. 23.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Not in starting lineup Claxton (hamstring) isn't starting Wednesday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Brooklyn hasn't officially ruled Claxton out yet, but his omission from the starting lineup suggests he'll remain sidelined while dealing with a minor hamstring injury. His last chance to suit up before the regular season will come Friday versus Toronto.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Drawing start Wednesday Clowney will enter the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason contest against Philadelphia, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Clowney starts in place of Ben Simmons (rest). Clowney continuing to get reps as Brooklyn's hybrid power forward and center is enabled by Nic Claxton's (hamstring) absence as well.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Wednesday Johnson (ankle) will play in Wednesday's preseason contest against Philadelphia, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Johnson returns to action after missing Monday's preseason contest versus Washington due to a mild ankle sprain. Johnson will have extra opportunity for playing time with Ben Simmons (rest) and Killian Hayes (hip) inactive Wednesday.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy scratch Wednesday Simmons will be rested for Wednesday's preseason contest against Philadelphia, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Simmons next opportunity for preseason action comes Friday versus Toronto. Lewis notes that "the Nets always planned on him playing three of the four preseason tilts," which seemingly puts him on track to play Friday.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Out again Wednesday Hayes (hip) will not play in Wednesday's preseason game against the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Hayes has yet to play this preseason due to his hip issue. He's on an Exhibit 10 deal with the Nets and isn't guaranteed a final roster spot.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Efficient performance Monday Simmons racked up 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 13 minutes in Monday's 131-92 preseason win over the Wizards.
Impact The Nets are being extremely cautious with Simmons due to his lengthy injury history, but it seems he'll be ready to start the regular season. Based on what the Nets have been showing in the preseason, Simmons could open the campaign in a starting role alongside Dennis Schroder in the backcourt. He made just 15 appearances for Brooklyn in 2023-24.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Puts up 11 points off bench Clowney finished with 11 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 22 minutes in Monday's 131-92 preseason win over the Wizards.
Impact Clowney is fighting for minutes in the frontcourt ahead of the regular-season opener against the Hawks on Oct. 23, and the big man has been delivering solid performances in the preseason. Clowney has a clear path at logging backup minutes behind Nic Claxton once the regular season begins, as both Trendon Watford and Day'Ron Sharpe, Clowney's most significant threats to earn playing time, are dealing with hamstring injuries and might not be available for the regular-season opener.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 13 points Monday Schroder posted 13 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, seven assists and a block across 25 minutes in Monday's 131-92 preseason win over the Wizards.
Impact Schroder has been playing alongside Ben Simmons in the backcourt in the preseason, and it wouldn't be surprising if the duo starts together on Opening Night against the Hawks on Oct. 23. Schroder made 80 appearances during the 2023-24 regular season while suiting for the Raptors and Nets, averaging 14.0 points, 6.1 assists and 3.0 rebounds across 31.1 minutes per contest.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Looks ready for regular season Thomas collected 17 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 131-92 preseason win over the Wizards.
Impact Thomas scored with efficiency on the way to a team-high 17 points, and he's now 4-for-8 from distance over his last two preseason matchups. The 23-year-old guard appears locked in ahead of the 2024-25 campaign and should have every opportunity to erupt as one of the top contributors on this Nets squad. Thomas will have a few more opportunities to get work in during the preseason Wednesday in Philly and Friday against the Raptors.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
HIGHLIGHTS: Cam Thomas, Nets Dominate In 131-92 Win Over Wizards
OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE
Battling ankle issue Johnson was held out of Monday's preseason game against the Wizards due to a mild ankle sprain, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Impact This appears to be a minor bump in the road for Johnson, who reportedly worked out Sunday, per Phillips-Keaton. The team expects him to be able to return to action soon, so he'll be considered day-to-day leading up to Wednesday's exhibition in Philly.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE
Ben Simmons Is Trending for Getting Ankles Broken in Nets-Wizards Game Ben Simmons got dropped.
OCTOBER 15 • KANSASCITY.COM
