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Bruce Brown - Plays team-high 35 minutes Brown ended Thursday's 117-103 loss to the Wizards with 10 points (3-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and four assists across 35 minutes.

Impact Brown struggled with his shot Thursday, joining his teammates -- 40.4 percent shooting as a team -- with collective shooting woes. Currently lacking Kevin Durant (knee) and Ben Simmons (conditioning), Brown is a candidate to retain a respectable role once the Brooklyn frontcourt returns to full health. The 25-year-old averaged 8.8 points and 5.4 rebounds on 55.6 percent shooting across 65 games for the Nets last season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Why Simmons’ Nets have better title shot than Harden’s Sixers

NBA insiders tell Ric Bucher that Ben Simmons does more for the Nets' title chances than James Harden does for the Sixers'.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Jevon Carter - Booms for 14 Carter closed with 14 points (5-11 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist in 19 minutes during Thursday's 117-103 loss to Washington.

Impact Infrequently utilized, Carter has supplied at least 13 points in three of Brooklyn's past 10 games. While that production doesn't merit fantasy consideration, it's notable given that Carter had hit double-digit scoring just once this season prior to that stretch. When he scores, it's from deep. Carter is a career 36.9 percent shooter from beyond the arc across 203 appearances.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patty Mills - Hits five threes Mills amassed 22 points (8-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 30 minutes during Thursday's 117-103 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Mills emerged from a miniature slump, as he hadn't shot over 50 percent from the field in nearly a month. Still hitting threes over that stretch, even his 37.8 clip marked a regression from his 41.9 percent average on the season. The only starter to exceed 12 points, Mills enters the All-Star break on a personal high note. He'll look to carry his momentum from Thursday into the Three-Point contest on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

25 years ago, Allen Iverson was booed in Cleveland. He didn't let it change him. PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Tatum remembers cutting his socks into arm sleeves and pulling on a headband, trying his best when he first started pl...

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Embiid has huge game to help 76ers outlast Bucks, 123-120

Joel Embiid had 42 points, 14 rebounds and five assists and the Philadelphia 76ers regrouped after squandering a 15-point lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-120 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andre Drummond will be the Nets' featured center, when he's ready to handle the minutes NEW YORK — Expect to see a lot of Andre Drummond on the court this season – provided he’s in good enough shape to play the minutes Nets coac...

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Hachimura, Kispert lead Wizards past Nets, 117-103

Rui Hachimura scored 20 points, Corey Kispert added 16 and the Washington Wizards beat the Brooklyn Nets 117-103 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets' Thomas is more than just a big shot Everyone was talking about the dagger — the 29-foot stepback three-pointer from the top of the key that Cam Thomas hit in the final seconds...

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM

Kessler Edwards - Rejoins starting five Edwards is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Edwards is back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in Wednesday's win over the Knicks. With James Johnson (wrist) ruled out, Edwards could see more usage than he would otherwise. The 21-year-old is averaging 6.7 points and 4.3 rebounds across 24.9 minutes per game this season.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Johnson - Late scratch Thursday Johnson won't be available for Thursday's game against Washington due to right wrist soreness.

Impact Johnson's status for Thursday's matchup wasn't revealed until right before tipoff, so it's unclear as to when the injury popped up. Blake Griffin, Kessler Edwards and LaMarcus Aldridge could get extra run with Johnson out.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Durant shows love to DeMar DeRozan on Twitter DeRozan continues to receive respect from his peers as he plays MVP-like basketball.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

NBA odds: Every team's 2021-2022 title futures before All-Star Weekend

Will the Suns get back to the Finals? Can the Bulls make a push? Check out the NBA title odds for all teams ahead of All-Star Weekend.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Steve Nash's halftime speech motivated Nets' comeback at Madison Square Garden: 'I challenged them ... it's a test of our character' NEW YORK —A halftime speech from Steve Nash fueled the 28-point, second-half rally that led to the Nets’ unlikely come-from-behind victory a...

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ben Simmons, Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving all questions for Nets

When Ben Simmons will play and how effective he'll be are just two of the many issues facing the Nets, Yaron Weitzman writes.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Seth Curry - Pours in 20 points in comeback win Curry tallied 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt), six assists, one rebound and one steal across 36 minutes Wednesday in the Nets' 111-106 win over the Knicks.

Impact Curry has looked good in both of his first two games with the Nets, reaching the 20-point mark both times out while compiling a total of 11 assists and eight boards. Though he could maintain a steady 30-minute starting role for the rest of the season, Curry's usage and overall output as a scorer will almost certainly go down once the likes of Kyrie Irving (ineligible), Ben Simmons (conditioning) and Kevin Durant (knee) are back in the fold. Simmons could be ready to make his Brooklyn debut in the Nets' first game out of the All-Star break Feb. 24 against the Celtics, while Irving will return to action for the team's Feb. 26 road game in Milwaukee. Durant, meanwhile, could be ready to go at some point in March.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Steve Nash explains Cam Thomas' development on offense Thomas made just one 3-pointer on Wednesday versus the Knicks but the shot proved to be the dagger to send the Nets to victory.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Cam Thomas - Explodes in fourth quarter Thomas amassed 21 points (9-21 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 111-106 win over the Knicks.

Impact Thomas was instrumental in leading the Nets back from a 28-point deficit, pouring in 16 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter. The rookie has scored 20-plus points three times over his last four games and continues to help shoulder the load for Brooklyn with Kevin Durant (knee) sidelined and James Harden (hamstring) having been shipped out for Ben Simmons, who has yet to debut for the Nets. The addition of Seth Curry has resulted in Thomas moving to the bench, but he should continue to serve as a go-to option for the second unit at least until the Nets welcome back Kyrie Irving, who has been ineligible to play in the team's last two contests.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LaMarcus Aldridge - Double-doubles off bench Aldridge logged 18 points (7-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 111-106 win over New York.

Impact Aldridge and Andre Drummond once again split time time at the center position, as Blake Griffin (eight minutes) and Nicolas Claxton (DNP) took a backseat. Aldridge scored in double figures for a second straight contest and notched his first double-double since Nov. 22. When healthy, Aldridge has been a consistent scorer for Brooklyn and should continue to garner plenty of opportunities as long as Kevin Durant (knee) and Ben Simmons (not injury related) remain sidelined.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Drummond - Grabs game-high 19 boards Drummond recorded 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 FT), 19 rebounds, two assists and one block across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 111-106 win over the Knicks.

Impact Drummond has scored in double figures in back-to-back games since joining the Nets and registered his most rebounds Wednesday since Jan. 31. He once again split time with LaMarcus Aldridge, who totaled 18 points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes, as Nicolas Claxton remained out of coach Steve Nash's rotation despite being cleared to return to action following a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury. As long as Drummond remains the top center on Brooklyn's depth chart, he should continue to garner enough playing time to be worthy of fantasy consideration.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Johnson - Solid performance in start Johnson provided 14 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one steal in 32 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 111-106 victory over the Knicks.

Impact Johnson drew his sixth start of the season as Kessler Edwards shifted to the bench. The veteran missed all three of his three-point attempts but was still able to register his ninth double-digit scoring outing of the campaign. It was also just the second time this season that Johnson finished with at least 10 points, five rebounds and five assists in the same game. As long as Kevin Durant (kne) and Ben Simmons (not injury related) remain sidelined, Johnson figures to be a key part of coach Steve Nash's rotation.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets vs. Wizards: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks Our prediction and best bet for Thursday’s Nets vs. Wizards game, with odds from @Tipico Sportsbook.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Preview: Wizards face Nets in final game before All-Star break ' Washington Wizards In their final game before the All-Star break, the Wizards take on the Nets tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Barclays Center.

FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • NBA.COM