OCTOBER 15 • KANSASCITY.COM
Ben Simmons Is Trending for Getting Ankles Broken in Nets-Wizards Game Ben Simmons got dropped.
Ben Simmons Drops 11 PTS on 5-7 FG vs Wizards 🔥 2024 NBA Preseason
OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE
Won't play Monday Hayes (hip) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Wizards, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Hayes was considered questionable heading into the contest, and his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the 76ers. The 2020 lottery pick is competing for a rotation spot during his first season in Brooklyn.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Monday Claxton (hamstring) is out for Monday's preseason game versus the Wizards, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Claxton has yet to suit up this preseason due to hamstring soreness. However, the injury is not considered to be serious, and the Nets expect Claxton to be good to go for the regular season.
OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
Nets' Cameron Johnson Featured on Whistle's 'Meet the Pets' One of the Brooklyn Nets' stars has been added to Whistle's long line of professional athletes featured on their 'Meet the Pets' segment. Jo...
OCTOBER 12 • SI.COM
Iffy for Monday Hayes (hip) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Wizards, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Hayes was a late addition to the injury report prior to missing Tuesday's preseason opener against the Clippers. The 23-year-old may return Monday, but it seems the club is taking it slow with the guard before Opening Night.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Expected back by Opening Night Coach Jordi Fernandez said Friday that the Nets are aiming to have Claxton (hamstring) back by Opening Night, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Claxton has been dealing with hamstring soreness that has kept him from appearing in the preseason thus far. The 25-year-old has been slightly limited throughout training camp, but the club expects he will be fully ready for Opening Night. Claxton's return to game action during the preseason is unlikely, but his next opportunity to play will come Monday versus the Wizards.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Simmons Says It's 'Disrespectful' to Say He's 'Robbing' Teams Due to Injury The veteran has not played more than 60 games in a season since 2018, his third year in the league.
OCTOBER 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Simmons Says It's 'Disrespectful' to Say He's 'Robbing' Teams Due to Injury The veteran has not played more than 60 games in a season since 2018, his third year in the league.
OCTOBER 10 • KANSASCITY.COM
HIGHLIGHTS: Best Nets Plays From Preseason Opener At Clippers
OCTOBER 9 • YOUTUBE
Kai Jones continues to showcase his improved skills with an impressive dunk performance against the Brooklyn Nets The young big man continues to prove his worth to the Clippers.
OCTOBER 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Logs 11 points in preseason debut Martin recorded 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and an assist across 16 minutes in Tuesday's 115-106 loss to the Clippers.
Impact Martin's future usage is unclear, as the two-way player may find his way back into the G League once the season is underway. He's shown flashes of production with the Long Island Nets and recorded a couple of decent performances during this year's Summer League in Las Vegas, so he'll likely make appearances within his contract restrictions.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 12 points in preseason loss Thomas tallied 12 points (3-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two assists, a rebound and a steal across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 115-106 loss to the Clippers.
Impact As is customary with most preseason games, Thomas and the rest of the first unit played sparingly. Tuesday's starting five was not a good representation of the eventual first unit as Nic Claxton (hamstring) was held out of the contest, but we did catch a glimpse of what the backcourt might look like. While Thomas is entrenched in his role at the off-guard slot, Dennis Schroder and Ben Simmons appear to be locked in battle for the other backcourt position. Claxton's absence resulted in a small-ball setup where both played alongside each other, but it will be interesting to see how both are utilized moving forward. Regardless of how things shake down, Thomas' role will be largely unaffected, and he should continue as one of the team's top producers.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench for 14 points Johnson recorded 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 116-105 preseason loss to the Warriors.
Impact Johnson appears destined for reserve work after his results in the G League and Summer League earned him a full-time spot. The 22-year-old guard would be in line for more minutes if Ben Simmons or Cam Thomas struggle out of the gate.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 9 • YOUTUBE
NETS at CLIPPERS | NBA PRESEASON FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 8, 2024
OCTOBER 9 • YOUTUBE
Out with hip injury Tuesday Hayes (hip) has been ruled out of Tuesday's preseason opener against the Clippers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Hayes was a late addition to the injury report, and the severity of his hip injury is unknown. The 23-year-old's next opportunity to feature will come Monday versus the Wizards.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in preseason opener Simmons is in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Clippers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Simmons will start as a small-ball center Tuesday with Nic Claxton (hamstring) out. Simmons is starting off the 2024-25 campaign healthy after making just 15 appearances for Brooklyn last season.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play center minutes With Trendon Watford and Day'Ron Sharpe both sidelined by hamstring injuries, Clowney is expected to play backup minutes at center behind Nic Claxton (hamstring), Erik Slater of Cl...
Impact Claxton's hamstring injury is reportedly less severe than Watford's and Sharpe's, but either way, Clowney has a clear path to consistent minutes to begin his second season in the NBA. As a rookie, Clowney made only 23 appearances, including four starts to end the regular season. Over the final six games of last season, Clowney averaged 13.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 30.7 minutes per game.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
To miss at least two weeks Watford will miss at least two weeks with a left hamstring strain, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact The Nets also announced that Day'Ron Sharpe (hamstring) will miss at least six weeks. With both these players sidelined, Noah Clowney could see increased reps as the backup center if he has a strong showing in the preseason.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Out at least six weeks Sharpe will miss at least six weeks with a left hamstring strain, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact This is a brutal blow for the Nets, as Sharpe is one of the most reliable backup centers in the NBA. Trendon Watford is also battling a hamstring strain and is expected to miss a couple weeks. Based on Sharpe's timetable, the earliest he could return is Nov. 19 against the Hornets. Noah Clowney could see increased run to open the season as a result, while Nic Claxton could have a higher floor in fantasy basketball.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Nic Claxton Out For Nets' First Preseason Game Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernández said that star center Nic Claxton will not play in the team's first preseason game against the LA C...
OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM
Hamstring issue emerges Sharpe is being evaluated for a hamstring injury, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Sharpe has fully recovered from a right wrist effusion from last year but now appears to be dealing with a new hamstring injury. His status for Tuesday's preseason opener against the Clippers is in question.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Out for Tuesday Coach Jordi Fernandez said Friday that Claxton will miss Tuesday's preseason opener against the Clippers due to hamstring soreness, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Claxton will sit for the preseason opener and could be a limited participant throughout the preseason. The 25-year-old will likely be good to go for the regular season, but the Nets will see what they have for depth at the five with Day'Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney before the start of the year.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with hamstring issue Watford is being evaluated for a hamstring injury, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact While it's unclear how serious Watford's hamstring issue is, his status for Tuesday's preseason opener against the Clippers is now in question. In 2023-24, Watford averaged 6.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.6 minutes across 63 regular-season appearances.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
