MARCH 2 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
BROOKLYN NETS 9-10 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
9-10 · 8TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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BKN +8.0 TOTAL 209.5
Nets rebound from slow start to bury Hawks, 114-102 Mikal Bridges scored 38 points as the host Brooklyn Nets overcame a sluggish start and earned a pivotal 114-102 victory over the Atlanta Haw...
Bridges scores 38 points, Nets beat Hawks 114-102 for sweep of two-game series Mikal Bridges scored 38 points and the Brooklyn Nets rolled past the Atlanta Hawks for the second straight game, 114-102 on Saturday
MARCH 2 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Ben Simmons - Out Saturday Simmons has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Hawks due to left leg soreness.
Impact Simmons will miss a third straight game due to leg soreness. An erroneous report said Simmons was now dealing with left knee soreness, but that has since been corrected. The point guard's next chance to suit up will come Monday versus Memphis, while Dennis Schroder will likely remain in the starting lineup Saturday.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Simmons - Out Saturday Simmons will not play in Saturday's matchup with the Hawks due to left knee soreness, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Impact Simmons was originally diagnosed with left leg soreness, but it is now being phrased as a knee issue. His absence will mark his third straight game missed. As a result, Dennis Schroder will presumably remain in the starting five at point guard. The LSU product's next chance to suit up will come Monday versus the Grizzlies.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
The Nets have this last stretch to tinker with the best way to use Nic Claxton before they must pay up They’re both huge parts of the story of this season and important players on the Nets’ roster. And they are not compatible in any way, shape...
MARCH 2 • NYPOST.COM
NBA's Brooklyn Nets sign former KU forward Jalen Wilson to multiyear contract The second-round pick had his two-way contract replaced with a standard NBA deal on Friday.
MARCH 2 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jacob Gilyard - Joins the Nets Gilyard and the Nets agreed to a two-way contract Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Impact Gilyard made 37 appearances for the Grizzlies this season before the franchise let him go. He averaged 4.7 points, 3.5 assists, 1.2 rebounds and 1.4 three-pointers in 17.7 minutes for Memphis, and now he could see some opportunities with the Nets due to the amount of injuries in Brooklyn.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Injury Report: Hawks vs Nets Can the Hawks avenge their loss from yesterday and defeat the Brooklyn Nets?
MARCH 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ben Simmons - Iffy against Atlanta Simmons (leg) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Hawks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Simmons is in danger of missing his third straight contest Saturday due to left leg soreness. If Simmons is ruled out, Dennis Schroder will likely remain in Brooklyn's starting five.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Thomas - Ruled out for Saturday Thomas (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Hawks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Thomas will miss a third straight game, while Ben Simmons (leg) is questionable. Dennis Schroder has been starting at point guard in Thomas' absence, while Lonnie Walker and Dennis Smith are candidates for increased roles off the bench, though Simmons' potential return could shake up the backcourt rotation again.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Wilson - Getting standard NBA contract The Nets are converting Wilson's two-way contract into a standard NBA contract Friday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
Impact The 2023 second-round pick has carved out more playing with the NBA squad of late, averaging 6.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 21.0 minutes per game over his last nine appearances (one start). For now, the rookie doesn't need to be on most fantasy radars, but Wilson is a guy to keep an eye on in deeper leagues, especially if the Nets opt to shut down some of their top producers toward the end of the regular season.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Three Takeaways From Hawks 124-97 Loss to Brooklyn The Hawks face the Nets again on Saturday afternoon
MARCH 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Day'Ron Sharpe - Impressive off bench Thursday Sharpe amassed 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 20 minutes during Thursday's 124-97 victory over the Hawks.
Impact Sharpe played fewer minutes than Nic Claxton and Dorian Finney-Smith, but he outplayed them both with an efficient outing -- he only missed two shots from the field while ending two boards shy of a double-double. Sharpe can get the job done on both ends of the court when given enough minutes, but his fantasy upside will remain limited if he continues to play off the bench on a regular basis.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Johnson - Scores season-high 29 points Johnson registered 29 points (10-15 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Thursday's 124-97 victory over the Hawks.
Impact Johnson had one of his most efficient performances of the season and not only led the Nets in scoring but also posted his best scoring mark of the campaign. Johnson has only scored 20 or more points five times in the current season, and while he's expected to remain a secondary piece in Brooklyn's offensive scheme, he should remain a capable fantasy performer across all formats. He's averaging 12.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 0.9 steals per game since the beginning of January.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Schroder - Goes for 23 points in win Schroder had 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt), eight rebounds and seven assists over 27 minutes during Thursday's 124-97 victory over the Hawks.
Impact Schroder has done a good job since moving to the starting lineup on a permanent basis three games ago, hitting the 15-point mark in each of those contests. Schroder can thrive offensively in a steady role, and his fantasy upside should experience an uptick as a result of a higher usage rate.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Two Candidates Linked to Join Jeff Peterson in Charlotte Front Office Upheaval Both candidates from the Nets and Kings have previously worked with Peterson
MARCH 1 • KANSASCITY.COM
Brooklyn plays Atlanta in conference matchup
The Nets will play host to conference opponent AtlantaMARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cameron Johnson, Dennis Schroder guide Nets past Hawks Cameron Johnson scored a season-high 29 points and hit seven 3-pointers as the Brooklyn Nets never trailed and earned a crucial 124-97 victo...
MARCH 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Cameron Johnson, Dennis Schroder guide Nets past Hawks Cameron Johnson scored a season-high 29 points and hit seven 3-pointers as the Brooklyn Nets never trailed and earned a crucial 124-97 victo...
MARCH 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cam Johnson scores season-high 29 points to help Nets rout Hawks 124-97
Cam Johnson scored a season high 29 points, hitting a season-high seven 3-pointers in 11 attempts, to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 124-97 on Thursday night to open...MARCH 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Simmon's Status Revealed for Tonight's Game vs Atlanta The Hawks are hoping to go on the road and defeat the Nets tonight
FEBRUARY 29 • SUNHERALD.COM
Ben Simmons - Ruled out for Thursday Simmons (leg) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Atlanta, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Simmons continues to manage a sore left leg and will be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup. Cam Thomas (ankle) will also be sidelined, so Dennis Smith and Dennis Schroder are candidates to see increased roles for the Nets on Thursday.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Hornets finalizing deal with Nets' Jeff Peterson as head of basketball operations, AP source says
A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets are finalizing a deal to make Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager Jeff Peterson their new head of basketball ope...FEBRUARY 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ben Simmons - Added to injury report Simmons is now listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Hawks due to left leg soreness.
Impact Simmons continues to deal with nagging left leg soreness that has him in danger of missing his second straight contest. Day'Ron Sharpe and Dennis Smith are candidates to receive increased playing time if Simmons remains out.
FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Hornets set to hire Brooklyn Nets executive as new president of basketball operations Brooklyn’s Jeff Peterson is a rising executive and has been linked to Charlotte for months.
FEBRUARY 29 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
