Impact Smith is starting in place of Cam Johnson (ankle). He put up 14 points, seven rebounds and eight assists across 30 minutes in his only other start this season.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
BROOKLYN NETS 9-10 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
9-10 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Magic · Sat 12:30AM
BKN +7.0 TOTAL 211.5
Dennis Smith Jr. - Starting Thursday Smith will get the start at shooting guard in Thursday's matchup versus the Pistons, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Brooklyn Nets Dealing With Several Critical Injuries vs. Pistons The Nets could be really shorthanded on Thursday against the Pistons.
MARCH 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Simmons finished for season with back issues after playing 15 games The Brooklyn Nets said Thursday that Ben Simmons will use the rest of this season to consult with specialists and seek treatment options for...
MARCH 7 • PENNLIVE.COM
Lonnie Walker IV - Good to go against Detroit Walker (illness) is available for Thursday's game versus the Pistons.
Impact Walker has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday despite dealing with a non-COVID illness. With Cameron Johnson (ankle) out, Walker could receive increased playing time.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Simmons Probably Done For After Another Season-Ending Back In Back At It.
MARCH 7 • OUTKICK.COM
Ben Simmons' season ends because of back injury with just 15 games played for Nets NEW YORK - And just like that, Ben Simmons is indefinitely sidelined again. In some ways the writing had been on the wall for a while now. T...
MARCH 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Day'Ron Sharpe - Ruled out against Philadelphia Sharpe (wrist) won't play in Thursday's game versus the 76ers.
Impact Sharpe will miss his second consecutive game Thursday after being downgraded from questionable to out with a right wrist contusion. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Charlotte.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Thomas - Nearing return There is optimism that Thomas (ankle) could return to action in one of the Nets' next two games against Charlotte on Saturday or Cleveland on Sunday, Brian Lewis of the New York Po...
Impact Thomas has already been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Detroit due to a right ankle sprain, marking his sixth straight absence. However, the 22-year-old guard appears to be targeting a return to action over the weekend.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Nets' Ben Simmons to miss rest of season with back issues | NBA.com Simmons plans to seek treatment options for the pinched nerve injury in his lower back that has kept him out for much of the season.
MARCH 7 • NBA.COM
Nets G Ben Simmons (back) done for regular season Former No.1 overall pick Ben Simmons is out for the regular season with lingering back trouble, the Brooklyn Nets announced Thursday.The oft...
MARCH 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nets Rule Ben Simmons Out for Remainder of Season with Nerve Issue in Back The veteran has played in just 57 total games over the last three seasons.
MARCH 7 • KANSASCITY.COM
Ben Simmons to miss rest of season due to nerve impingement in back Simmons has played in just 15 games this year as a back injury continues to follow him in Brooklyn.
MARCH 7 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nets' Ben Simmons to miss rest of season due to continuing back problems
The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft, Ben Simmons will use the rest of this season to consult with specialists in an effort to address his back...MARCH 7
Lonnie Walker IV - Downgraded to questionable Walker is deemed questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pistons due to an illness, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Walker is in danger of missing his first contest since Feb. 8 due to a non-COVID illness. Jalen Wilson and Keita Bates-Diop are candidates to receive increased playing time if he's ruled out.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Simmons will miss the rest of the Brooklyn Nets' season because of his back problems
Ben Simmons will miss the remainder of the season, the third straight year the former All-Star’s season has ended early because of back problemsMARCH 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Simmons done for the season Shams Charania: Nets say Ben Simmons is out for the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment option...
MARCH 7 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Ben Simmons - Shut down for season The Nets announced Thursday that Simmons will miss the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement in his lo...
Impact Simmons had previously missed 38 straight games earlier this season due to left lower back impingement before he returned to action in late January. After appearing in nine games over about a month-long period, Simmons missed time with left leg soreness before the back injury cropped up again earlier this month. With Simmons having not responded to rest and rehab as well as the Nets had hoped, he'll now be shut down while he looks toward a more permanent fix for the problem. Surgery or a procedure of some sort could certainly be in the cards for Simmons, potentially putting his long-term NBA outlook in question. He's now played just 57 games over the last three regular seasons, and he'll be entering the final season of a five-year, $177.24 million contract in 2024-25. Over his 15 appearances for Brooklyn this season, the 27-year-old averaged 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.6 blocks in 23.9 minutes per game while shooting 58.1 percent from the field, but he didn't put up a three-point attempt and connected on just six of his 15 free-throw tries (40 percent).
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Brooklyn Nets at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and predictions The Brooklyn Nets (25-37) travel to take on the Detroit Pistons (9-52) Thursday. Tip-off from Little Caesars Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. Let...
MARCH 7 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Ben Simmons - Another absence coming Simmons (back) is out for Thursday's game versus the Pistons.
Impact Simmons' absence streak will extend to six games Thursday due to a left lower back nerve impingement. While there is no timetable for his return, Simmons' next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Charlotte.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Thomas - Remains sidelined Thomas (ankle) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Pistons.
Impact Thomas' absence streak will extend to six games Thursday due to a right ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Charlotte.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Day'Ron Sharpe - Iffy for Thursday Sharpe (wrist) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Sharpe is in danger of missing his second straight contest Thursday due to a right contusion. Jalen Wilson and Nic Claxton should continue to receive extended minutes if Sharpe remains out.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Johnson - Won't play against Detroit Johnson (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus the Pistons, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Little has already missed Phoenix's last four contests due to left knee inflammation and will remain out for at least another week. However, Little's continued absence shouldn't significantly affect the Suns' rotation.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Nets begin soft spot in schedule with clash vs. Pistons The Brooklyn Nets are still within striking distance of a play-in berth.The first two opponents of a five-game road trip present a good oppo...
MARCH 6 • SUNHERALD.COM
Nets begin soft spot in schedule with clash vs. Pistons The Brooklyn Nets are still within striking distance of a play-in berth.The first two opponents of a five-game road trip present a good oppo...
MARCH 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Nets begin soft spot in schedule with clash vs. Pistons The Brooklyn Nets are still within striking distance of a play-in berth.The first two opponents of a five-game road trip present a good oppo...
MARCH 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
