BROOKLYN NETS NEWS

Blake Griffin - Returns to bench role Griffin isn't starting Monday's game against the Kings, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Griffin had started each of Brooklyn's last four contests, but it'll be Andre Drummond who gets the start at center Monday evening. The Oklahoma product is averaging 9.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists in his last seven contests as a reserve.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Curry - Starting alongside Mills Curry will start in his Nets debut Monday night against the Kings.

Impact Both Curry and Andre Drummond are in the starting five as they debut for the Nets after coming over from Philadelphia at the trade deadline. With Kevin Durant (knee), Ben Simmons (conditioning) and Kyrie Irving (ineligible) all sidelined, Curry could be counted on as perhaps the Nets' top offensive option Monday. All three of those players are likely to remain out Wednesday (at NYK) and Thursday (vs. WAS), so expect Curry to carry a heavy burden for the free-falling Nets heading into the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andre Drummond - Starting Nets debut Drummond will start in his Nets debut Monday night against the Kings.

Impact While James Harden (hamstring) won't debut for the 76ers until after the All-Star break, both Drummond and Seth Curry will be in the Nets' starting lineup Monday night. In Philly, Drummond spent most of his time backing up MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid, but he should be set for a meaningfully expanded role with his new team. It's an especially encouraging sign that he'll get the starting nod over Nicolas Claxton, who's been cleared to return to action after missing four games with a hamstring injury.

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Johnson - Good to go Monday Johnson (knee) is available for Monday's game versus the Kings, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Johnson was labeled as questionable for Monday due to a bruised right knee, but he's been cleared to take the court for the Nets. He's averaged 9.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 22.8 minutes over the past five games, though the returns of Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) and LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) could affect his opportunities in the frontcourt.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons - Remains without timetable Coach Steve Nash said Monday that Simmons (conditioning) doesn't yet have a timetable to make his team debut, freelance basketball journalist Adam Zagoria reports.

Impact Simmons was already ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings, and it seems likely that he'll be sidelined through the All-Star break. Nash said that the decision for when Simmons is ready to play will be a joint decision between the team and the point guard. The 25-year-old has joined the Nets after being traded from Philadelphia but is still working on his conditioning since he didn't suit up for the 76ers to begin the season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Harden not expected to make 76ers debut until after All-Star break

James Harden practiced with the 76ers for the first time Monday, but he's not expected to play until after the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Snub to sub: Allen named All-Star replacement for Harden

Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen will replace James Harden at this year’s All-Star Game

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen is a straight shooter on and off court

Yaron Weitzman charts Jarrett Allen's journey from "failing" a draft interview to becoming a centerpiece of the Cavs' success.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The Nets are trying to stay positive despite mounting losses and a derailed season There is no team in American sports right now with worse vibes than the Nets.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • NYDAILYNEWS.COM

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

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FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

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FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • NEWSDAY.COM

Andre Drummond - Expected to debut Monday Drummond isn't listed on the NBA's official injury report and should be available to make his Nets debut Monday against the Kings.

Impact Of the three players Brooklyn acquired Thursday in the blockbuster deal that sent James Harden to Philadelphia, only Ben Simmons (conditioning) has been ruled out for Monday's contest, but that's a result of him still working his way back into game shape after having not played or practiced for the 76ers at any point during the regular season. Drummond and Seth Curry, meanwhile, are in line to make their respective Nets debuts Monday, though it's uncertain to what extent either player will be used. Curry faces a clearer path to playing time out of the backcourt in the short term with Joe Harris (ankle) out indefinitely and with Kyrie Irving not eligible to play in any of the Nets' next four games due to his vaccination status, but Drummond faces more competition for minutes. Fellow centers LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) and Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) have both been cleared to play Monday following multi-game absences, and Blake Griffin also remains a factor in Brooklyn's frontcourt. Until it becomes more certain how the playing time will be divvied up among the Nets' center options, Drummond's fantasy outlook in Brooklyn won't gain much clarity.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LaMarcus Aldridge - Not listed on injury report Aldridge (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup with the Kings.

Impact Aldridge has been sidelined for seven consecutive contests, but it appears he will be available Monday. However, it's unclear how big of a role he will have, as the Nets are also expected to get Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) back from a four-game absence. Plus, Andre Drummond (trade pending) could also be making his Brooklyn debut.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Curry - Absent from injury report Curry (trade pending) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game versus Sacramento.

Impact Curry missed Saturday's matchup with the Heat since the trade with Philadelphia had yet to be finalized, but it appears he'll make his debut for the Nets on Monday. Kyrie Irving (ineligible) is set to miss the next four games since the Nets have three games at home plus one on the road aginst the Knicks (where New York's vaccine mandate still applies), so Curry should immediately have a significant role in Brooklyn's backcourt. The 31-year-old averaged 15.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists while shooting 48.5 percent overall and 40.0 percent from deep in 45 games for Philadelphia prior to the trade.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Johnson - Questionable for Monday's contest Johnson is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings due to a right knee contusion.

Impact Johnson suffered the knee injury during Saturday's loss to the Clippers and is in jeopardy of missing additional contests. If he's unable to suit up, Blake Griffin and Bruce Brown are both candidates for increased roles off the bench.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Simmons - Won't debut Monday Simmons (conditioning) won't be available to make his Brooklyn debut Monday versus Sacramento.

Impact Following Thursday's blockbuster trade that sent him to Brooklyn, Simmons has joined his new team, but because he hasn't been part of a team structure since taking part in one training camp practice with the 76ers, he'll need some time to get back up to full speed. General manager Sean Marks was unwilling to speculate Friday when asked when Simmons might make his team debut, but the Nets may prefer to hold him out through the All-Star break to allow the 25-year-old to get some more practice reps under his belt. Whenever he's cleared to make his Brooklyn debut, Simmons will likely be tasked with taking on a high-volume, big-minute role for the reeling Nets, who have lost 11 games in a row to drop to 29-27 overall. Due to his vaccination status, co-star Kyrie Irving is eligible to play in only eight of the Nets' remaining 26 regular-season games, while Kevin Durant (knee) is making progress but may not be available immediately after the All-Star break.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nic Claxton - Clear of injury report Claxton (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game against Sacramento.

Impact Claxton has been sidelined the last four games with hamstring soreness but is set to return to the court Monday. The Nets should have plenty of options at center since LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) is also set to make his return from a lengthy absence, while Andre Drummond could make his team debut after being acquired from the 76ers in the James Harden trade.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyrie Irving - Out next four games Irving (ineligible) is set to miss the Nets' next four games, with his next opportunity play coming Feb. 26 in Milwaukee, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Due to New York City's vaccine mandate, Irving remains ineligible to play at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where the Nets play three of their next four games. Within that stretch, the Nets will also have a road game against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, where the mandate also applies to visiting players. Barring a change in his stance regarding vaccination or an update to New York City's or Toronto's policies, Irving will be eligible to play in only eight of the Nets' remaining 26 games. Irving's upcoming stretch of missed games could make it tough for fantasy managers who might already be down key contributors due to injury to continue holding the 29-year-old on rosters. Irving's impending absence is a tough blow to the shorthanded Nets, who have lost 11 games in a row and are likely to be without Kevin Durant (knee) and the newly acquired Ben Simmons (conditioning) through the All-Star break. Until the Nets get one of their new "Big Three" back in action, the likes of Patty Mills, Seth Curry and Cam Thomas could absorb most of the usage on offense.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kessler Edwards - Delivers second-best line of season Edwards posted 13 points (5-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three steals and one block in 29 minutes Saturday in the Nets' 115-111 loss to the Heat.

Impact Edwards has started in each of the Nets' last 17 games, but he's typically struggled to turn in meaningful numbers while serving as a low-usage, three-and-D forward. The rookie changed the narrative Saturday, turning in what was his best stat line since he erupted for 17 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 44 minutes back on Dec. 14, when Brooklyn was shorthanded due to several COVID-19-related absences. Edwards looks like he'll continue to remain in a starting role at least until Kevin Durant (knee) returns, but the 21-year-old shouldn't be viewed as a roster-worthy option outside of deeper fantasy leagues.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seth Curry and Andre Drummond Join Brooklyn Nets ' Brooklyn Nets The Nets acquired Andre Drummond and Seth Curry in a blockbuster trade deadline deal.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • NBA.COM

Well, well, well, if it isn't the consequences of Kyrie Irving's own actions Last star standing in Brooklyn has to sit as Nets come home on 11-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

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FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Nets face the Kings on 11-game skid

Brooklyn will try to stop its 11-game losing streak when the Brooklyn Nets play Sacramento

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'We know we're in some deep s---': Kevin Durant speaks on his injury, rehab and James Harden as Nets drop 11th straight "But we do understand that with a win, one win, it could just put us on the right track," Durant said.

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM