MARCH 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
BROOKLYN NETS 8-10 · 9TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
8-10 · 9TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Nets fall to Heat in Kevin Durant's return as team continues to sputter: 'We just didn't react very well' Facing a Heat that was playing the second night of a road back-to-back, the Nets couldn't find the range even with Durant back on the court.
Nets' Kevin Durant has impressive showing in return, but loss adds to Brooklyn's uphill battle ' Sporting News Kevin Durant scored 31 points in his return after nearly two months away from basketball with a sprained MCL, but it wasn't enough to stop t...
MARCH 4, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Durant's return not enough as Nets lose to Heat Kevin Durant was back on the floor, but his Nets could not get back in the win column. Durant played a magnificent game but missed two field...
MARCH 4, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Kristian Winfield: Short-handed Heat spoil Kevin Durant's return from injury NEW YORK — Two-time NBA championship-winning head coach Erik Spoelstra still believes the Nets have enough time to build the chemistry neede...
MARCH 4, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
East-leading Heat spoil Durant's return, edging Nets 113-107 Bam Adebayo had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and the Miami Heat spoiled Kevin Durant's return, beating the Brooklyn Nets 113-107 o...
MARCH 4, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Tatum nets 37, leads Celtics past Morant, Grizzlies 120-107
Jayson Tatum scored 19 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter on his 24th birthday, leading the Boston Celtics past the Memphis Grizzlies 120-107MARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Durant has 31 points in return, but Heat rally to beat Nets
Kevin Durant’s return couldn’t stop the Brooklyn Nets’ slide, as Bam Adebayo had 30 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to lead the Miami Heat to a 113-107 victoryMARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nets sharpshooter Joe Harris to undergo season-ending ankle surgery NEW YORK — Joe Harris is not walking back through that door.
MARCH 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
No timetable for Ben Simmons, to be re-evaluated next week Marks told YES Network that there is “no real timetable” for the 25-year-old to play before noting he remains day-by-day. Ben Simmons is exp...
MARCH 4, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Nets' Harris needs another ankle surgery, is out for season Joe Harris is done for the season. The Nets announced before Thursday night’s game against the Heat that their sharp-shooting guard will und...
MARCH 4, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM
Kevin Durant Gives Honest Reaction to Nets' Struggles Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is ready to make a playoff push
MARCH 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kevin Durant Gives Honest Reaction to Nets' Struggles Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is ready to make a playoff push
MARCH 4, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Joe Harris to get surgery on ankle, miss remainder of season Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris will miss the rest of the season due to ankle surgery.
MARCH 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Nets' Joe Harris will undergo season-ending surgery on left ankle Harris, 30, initially injured his ankle on Nov. 14 against Oklahoma City; he hasn't played since.
MARCH 4, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nets' Joe Harris to have season-ending ankle surgery
Brooklyn Nets swingman Joe Harris will have more surgery on his left ankle and miss the remainder of the seasonMARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
James Johnson - Shifts to bench Johnson will come off the bench Thursday against Miami.
Impact The 35-year-old started in his past five appearances and was productive with averages of 10.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists in 29.0 minutes, but Kevin Durant (knee) is making his return to the court Thursday. Johnson should still be a rotational piece off the bench but is unlikely to have much fantasy viability going forward.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LaMarcus Aldridge - Moves back to bench Aldridge will come off the bench Thursday against the Heat.
Impact The veteran big man started Tuesday against Toronto and put up 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes, but he'll return to the bench with Andre Drummond (knee) rejoining the lineup. Aldridge should fill a lesser role off the bench Thursday, especially with Kevin Durant (knee) also back in the mix.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Harris - Done for season Harris is set to undergo season-ending ankle surgery, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Harris' 2022 season has come to an end after the team announced that its 30-year-old guard is set to receive a second surgery on his left ankle. The Virginia product will finish the season having played in only 14 games while averaging 11.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 29.9 minutes. Expect the Nets to rely heavily on Bruce Brown and Cam Thomas on the wing for the remainder of the season.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Goran Dragic - Set to start Thursday Dragic will start Thursday against the Heat, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Dragic will make his first start with the Nets on the same night Kevin Durant (knee) is returning to the lineup. Patty Mills will return to his bench role and could likely share a similar workload to Dragic. Expect Dragic to remain in the starting lineup when Kyrie Irving is unavailable.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patty Mills - Steps out of starting five Mills will come off the bench Thursday against the Heat.
Impact Mills has struggled with his shot over the past two weeks and is 4-for-27 from the field across the past four games, and he'll come off the bench Thursday even with Kyrie Irving (not injury related) unavailable. The veteran guard should still be plenty involved in Brooklyn's rotation, but Goran Dragic will start in his place.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andre Drummond - Available Thursday Drummond (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.
Impact Drummond was probable ahead of Thursday's matchup and will officially be back in action following a one-game absence. He'll presumably reclaim his starting role against Miami.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Durant back, will start for Nets against Heat on Thursday
Kevin Durant will start for the Brooklyn Nets against Miami after missing 21 games with a sprained left knee ligamentMARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kevin Durant - No minutes limit in return Durant (knee) won't have a minutes limit in his return to the lineup Thursday against the Heat, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Considering Durant hasn't played since Jan. 15, this is an encouraging sign for the former MVP, who will be the only active member of the Nets' new "Big Three" on Thursday with Kyrie Irving ineligible and Ben Simmons (knee) still ramping up. Before Durant sprained his MCL, he was in the thick of the MVP race, averaging 29.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.9 threes and shooting 52 percent from the field. Given the long layoff, he may have some rust to shake off, but Durant's return comes as a major relief for fantasy managers who have been holding him in an injured reserve spot.
MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jaylen Brown could return for Celtics' next game against Nets on Sunday The Celtics' next game is against the Nets at 1 p.m. Sunday.
MARCH 3, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
