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Day'Ron Sharpe - Double-double off bench Friday Sharpe finished with 13 points (5-8 FG, 3-6 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals over 18 minutes off the bench during Friday's 122-117 loss to Denver.
Impact The third-year center produced his fourth double-double of the season, and Sharpe has supplied double-digit boards five times in 10 December games despite averaging just 17.3 minutes a night over that stretch. The Nets have been unwilling to increase his role, even when Nic Claxton was sidelined early in the season, but Sharpe is finding a way to contribute even with limited court time.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nic Claxton - Double-double against Denver Claxton recorded 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists and three blocks across 28 minutes during Friday's 122-117 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact While his numbers didn't match up to Nikola Jokic on offense, Claxton held his way defensively as he recorded his sixth double-double of the season. The fifth-year center has also delivered at least three blocks in four straight games, and over his last eight he's averaging 11.4 points, 10.5 boards, 2.5 blocks and 1.5 assists while shooting 61.9 percent from the floor.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Thomas - Pops for team-high 23 in loss Thomas accumulated 23 points (8-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT) and two assists across 34 minutes during Friday's 122-117 loss to the Nuggets.
Impact The third-year guard scored at least 20 points for the fourth straight game and the sixth time in the last seven, a stretch in which Thomas is averaging 24.7 points, 3.0 threes, 2.6 assists and 2.3 boards. While his current surge has come during the latest absence for Ben Simmons (back), Thomas has established himself as a key part of the Nets' offense this season and shouldn't lose his spot in the rotation even when the roster is fully healthy.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nets' Ben Simmons says there is no timetable to return from injury Ben Simmons has been out due to injury with a nerve impingement in his left lower back since Nov. 6 against Milwaukee.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • NBA.COM
Jamal Murray's 32 points carry Nuggets past Nets Dec 22, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwidd...
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Final 3:30 EXCITING ENDING Nuggets vs Nets | December 22, 2023
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Nets' Ben Simmons breaks silence on injury: 'Not every game is promised. Injuries happen.' NEW YORK — Speaking to reporters on Friday for the first time since the nerve impingement in his lower back was diagnosed, Ben Simmons said...
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Nets' Ben Simmons says there is no timetable for his return from injury

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons said team doctors haven’t given him a timetable to return from a nerve impingement in his left lower back.
DECEMBER 23, 2023
Nets' Ben Simmons says there is no timetable for his return from injury

Nets' Simmons says there is no timetable to return from injury

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons said team doctors haven’t given him a timetable to return from a nerve impingement in his left lower back
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dennis Smith Jr. - Will play against Denver Smith (back) said during shootaround that he will play in Friday's game versus the Nuggets, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Impact Smith is officially listed as probable but will suit up Friday after missing the last seven games with back soreness. The 26-year-old guard will likely be on a minutes restriction against Denver.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
76ers Rival Nets Reveal Ben Simmons' Updated Injury Timeline Ben Simmons will miss more time.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dennis Smith Jr. - Upgraded to probable Smith (back) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Smith was initially questionable for Friday's matchup after being cleared for full basketball activities, and he's trending in the right direction ahead of the game. It wouldn't be surprising to see his multi-game absence come to an end Friday, but it's possible he faces some restrictions during his first game back in action.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Johnson - Bounces back against Knicks Johnson closed with 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 121-102 loss to the Knicks.
Impact After scoring just seven points in his previous outing, Johnson had his highest points total since Nov. 22 in Wednesday's loss. Johnson continues to be one of the league's best long-range shooters, as he is shooting 41.9 percent on 6.2 three-point attempts per contest over his last 10 appearances.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Thomas - Solid outing in loss Thomas finished Wednesday's 121-102 loss to the Knicks with 20 points (8-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and five assists over 32 minutes.
Impact Thomas is proving that his prolific scoring isn't a fluke, as he has tallied at least 20 points in each of his last three appearances. The 22-year-old guard is also shooting 53.8 percent from the field and 51.9 percent from three over that span.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Day'Ron Sharpe - Dominates offensive glass Sharpe registered nine points (3-7 FG, 3-4 FT), 15 rebounds, three assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 121-102 loss to the Knicks.
Impact Sharpe's nine offensive boards helped him record a season-high 15 rebounds while coming off the bench in Wednesday's loss. Despite grabbing double-digit rebounds in eight games this season, the 22-year-old big man has recorded just three double-doubles.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks beat Nets 121-102, win in Brooklyn for the first time in 4 years

Julius Randle scored 26 points, Donte DiVincenzo added 23 and the New York Knicks beat the Nets 121-102 on Wednesday night for their first victory in Brooklyn in four years
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets - Full Game Highlights | December 20, 2023 | 2023-24 NBA Season
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ben Simmons of the Nets out until at least January because of latest back injury

Ben Simmons won’t return to the Brooklyn Nets until at least January because of a pinched nerve in his lower back
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lonnie Walker IV - Hopes to return next week The Nets announced Wednesday that Walker (hamstring) expects to progress to 5-on-5 work in the coming days with the goal of returning to the lineup next week, Ian Begley of SportsN...
Impact Walker has missed the last eight games due to a strained left hamstring but has progressed in his recovery recently. While he's been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks and should be sidelined for at least a few more matchups, he appears to be closing in on a return to game action. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see Walker face some sort of minutes restriction once he's cleared to return to the Nets' lineup.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Smith Jr. - Out Wednesday, iffy for Friday Smith (back) remains out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks but will be questionable for Friday's matchup versus the Nuggets after being cleared for full basketball activities...
Impact Smith will continue to increase his on-court work over the next two days before presumably being a game-time decision Friday. Barring setbacks, Smith is trending toward returning to game action soon.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Simmons - Set to miss at least two more weeks The Nets announced Wednesday that Simmons (back) is progressing in his recovery and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reports.
Impact While it's encouraging that the Nets said that Simmons' strength in his back is improving and that he's increasing his individual on-court work, he should miss at least another two weeks of game action. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since early November due to left lower back nerve impingement and still has some steps to take in his recovery process before he's in the mix to appear in games.
DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Smith Jr. - Won't play Wednesday Smith (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Smith hasn't played since Dec. 6 due to back soreness. He's due for another evaluation soon, but until he returns to practice, Smith can be considered doubtful, at best, for future contests.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lonnie Walker IV - Still out Walker (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Walker hasn't played since Nov. 30 due to a left hamstring strain. He's due for another evaluation soon, but until he returns to practice, he can be considered doubtful, at best, moving forward.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Simmons - Remains out Simmons (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Impact Simmons hasn't played since Nov. 6 due to a pinched nerve in his lower back and underwent an epidural injection in early December. He's expected to be re-evaluated soon, but until he returns to practice, Simmons can be considered doubtful, at best, for future games.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cameron Johnson - Struggles with shot in loss Johnson notched seven points (2-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes during Monday's 125-108 loss to the Jazz.
Impact Johnson scored in single digits for just the third time this season. Coming into the contest, he averaged 14.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 29.2 minutes per game over 17 appearances since returning to action following a multi-week absence due to injury. Some fantasy managers were expecting a breakout season for the sharpshooter in his first full campaign with Brooklyn, but that hasn't been the case yet, though the injury to begin the season -- plus the emergence of Cam Thomas -- may be playing a part in his modest role thus far.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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