DAY'RON SHARPE NEWS

Re-evaluated in two weeks Sharpe was diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee Tuesday and will be re-evaluated in about two weeks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Sharpe suffered the injury Sunday against Portland and his absence will be a blow to the Nets, as he's been fantastic off the bench. Given this timeframe, it's likely that Sharpe will miss at least six games, with the earliest potential return being Jan. 25 against Minnesota. The Nets aren't afraid of using small-ball lineups, so guys like Dorian Finney-Smith and Royce O'Neale could see an uptick in minutes. Starting center Nic Claxton could also have a higher fantasy floor in the short term.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for MRI Sharpe (knee) will undergo an MRI on Monday, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Sharpe suffered a left knee sprain during Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, and he'll require additional imaging in Brooklyn on Monday to determine the extent of his injury. He won't make the initial trip to Paris with the rest of the team ahead of Thursday's game against Cleveland, but coach Jacque Vaughn said that Sharpe could potentially join the team later, depending on the severity of his injury.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Sharpe will not return to Sunday's contest after suffering a left knee sprain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Sharpe was helped to the locker room after suffering the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest. The initial diagnosis of a knee sprain will certainly be followed by additional testing for the 22-year-old. If he dodged a major injury, he'll have three full days of rest until Brooklyn next takes the court Thursday against Cleveland.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Sharpe went to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers due to an apparent leg injury, C.J. Holmes of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Sharpe went down after contesting a layup in the closing minutes of Sunday's matchup and appeared to be in considerable pain afterward. The severity of his injury isn't yet clear, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him out for the rest of the game since he exited with just over three minutes remaining. Prior to his departure, he tallied 11 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and a block in 17 minutes.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles off bench Sharpe had 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 112-101 loss to the Rockets.

Impact The Nets struggled offensively in this game, but Sharpe posted a solid performance on both ends of the court and made the most of his minutes while putting up his sixth double-double of the campaign -- all while playing off the bench. Sharpe has been a productive player of late, averaging 9.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game while logging 17.2 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Near double-double in blowout loss Sharpe finished Tuesday's 112-85 loss to the Pelicans with 12 points (6-9 FG), nine rebounds, two assists and one block over 17 minutes.

Impact Sharpe has been one rebound away from a double-double in two of his last three games. He was the most efficient scorer on the night in a game when the Nets scored just 34 points in the first half. He's now scored in double-digits in six of his last seven games.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double off bench Sharpe provided 10 points (5-7 FG), nine rebounds and three assists across 18 minutes during Friday's 110-104 loss to the Wizards.

Impact Sharpe led all bench players in Friday's contest in rebounds while ending as one of six Nets with a double-digit point total and finishing one board short of a double-double to lead the second unit. Sharpe has reached the double-digit scoring mark in five straight games, adding nine or more rebounds in three of those contests.

DECEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Sharpe won't start Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Sharpe will slide back to a bench role after garnering a spot start Wednesday in Nic Claxton's absence. Sharpe has scored in double figures in four games in a row, averaging 11.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.0 steals in 18.5 minutes during that stretch.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in loss to Bucks Sharpe notched 12 points (5-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 144-122 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact Sharpe was one of several non-regulars who got trusted into a starting role Wednesday, and he responded with solid numbers on both ends of the court. Sharpe has shown he can perform when given enough minutes, but he is expected to return to a bench role against the Wizards on Friday, limiting his upside considerably.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting sans Claxton Sharpe is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Sharpe will replace Nic Claxton (ankle) in the starting lineup Wednesday. While Sharpe is making his first start of the season against Milwaukee, he has recorded double-doubles in two of his last three appearances coming off the bench.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers multi-cat special Sharpe accumulated 11 points (3-4 FG, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two steals across 22 minutes during Tuesday's 118-112 win over Detroit.

Impact Sharpe was fantastic in limited minutes, recording his second double-double in the past three games, adding a season-high six combined steals and blocks. Despite playing just 19.2 minutes per game over the past four games, Sharpe has been a top 90 player, averaging 11.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks. While he isn't a must-roster player by any means, he is doing enough to be picked up, just in case he can maintain 12-team production.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

Paces team in rebounds Sharpe provided eight points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, five assists and one block over 26 minutes during Thursday's 124-101 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Sharpe saw an uptick in playing time Thursday after playing just eight minutes during Wednesday's win over Phoenix. He made the most of his increased minutes and came within two points of a double-double while securing double-digit boards for the third time in his last five appearances. Across those five outings, the 22-year-old has averaged 7.6 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 17.4 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has double-double off bench Sharpe totalled 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Friday's 124-97 victory over the Wizards.

Impact It was Sharpe's third double-double of the season and the second straight game he had 10-plus rebounds. His five offensive rebounds led the team as he got extended playing time off the bench in a blowout win. Sharpe has now played 20-plus minutes in two of his last three games and his minutes have steadily increased as the season has progressed.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly double-doubles Sharpe finished with nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block over 27 minutes during Sunday's 118-109 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Nic Claxton missed Sunday's game with an ankle issue, and it's unclear if he'll be able to play Tuesday against the Raptors. Although he didn't start Sunday, Sharpe made a big impact for the Nets and gave the coaching staff something to think about. He has fared well in limited minutes all season, posting averages of 6.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 15.1 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bags second double-double Sharpe posted 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds and one block across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 124-104 loss to the Magic.

Impact Sharpe came away with his second double-double of the season, clearing 20 minutes for the first time due in large part to starting center Nic Claxton battling foul trouble early on during the contest. Even while seeing just 14.0 minutes per game over his 11 appearances, Sharpe has averaged 7.1 points, 6.6 rebounds and 0.5 blocks, numbers that would make him intriguing if he can take hold of a more sizable role. However, considering he didn't see his playing time spike dramatically while Claxton recently missed eight consecutive games, it's difficult to envision Sharpe getting to 20 minutes with any sort of regularity.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 12 rebounds Sharpe racked up eight points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 19 minutes during Sunday's 102-94 win over the Wizards.

Impact The 12 rebounds mark a season high for Sharpe, and it's notable that he did this despite Nic Claxton's return from an ankle issue. Ben Simmons is currently out with a hip issue and is day-to-day, so his return could complicate Sharpe's path to minutes since Simmons can be deployed as a small-ball center.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double off bench Sharpe racked up 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two steals across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 100-93 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Sharpe hauled in a team-high-tying rebound total while posting his first double-double of the season off the Nets bench in Wednesday's win over the Clippers. Sharpe has surpassed the double-digit rebound total twice this season while scoring 10 or more points in four contests.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crashes glass off bench Sharpe contributed six points (3-3 FG, 0-1 FT) and 10 rebounds over 15 minutes during Friday's 109-107 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Sharpe recorded a team-high 10 rebounds in Friday's victory despite coming off the bench. The 22-year-old has logged double-digit minutes in three straight games and could continue to see extended playing time with Nic Claxton (ankle) out.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent in limited minutes Sharpe contributed 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block in 10 minutes during Monday's 133-121 win over Charlotte.

Impact The workload wasn't ideal, but Sharpe made a case for a larger role with his play Monday night. The concern here is that Nicolas Claxton (ankle) isn't even healthy yet, so it will be interesting to see how the frontcourt shapes up with Ben Simmons playing so well as a small-ball center.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth-year option exercised The Nets exercised Sharpe's fourth-year team option Thursday, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Sharpe came off the bench during Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Cavaliers and tallied four points, two rebounds and two blocks in 12 minutes. While his role off the bench could remain limited as the season progresses, Thursday's move will keep him under contract with the club through the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles off bench Sharpe notched 19 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two steals and three blocks across 21 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 107-104 preseason win over the Heat.

Impact Sharpe was impressive off the bench, missing just one shot from the field and ending as one of the top scoring weapons despite coming off the bench. Sharpe has looked good in the preseason, and he is firmly entrenched in the role of backup center behind Nic Claxton.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Monday Sharpe (ankle) will play in Monday's preseason game against Philadelphia, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Sharpe sprained his left ankle during the Nets' preseason opener and was sidelined for about a week. He's competing for backup center minutes behind Nic Claxton.

OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Sharpe (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's exhibition game against Israeli club Maccabi Ra'anana, Evan Barnes of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.

Impact Sharpe sustained a left ankle sprain during Monday's preseason game against the Lakers and will be unavailable for Thursday's exhibition matchup. His next opportunity to play will be Monday against the 76ers.

OCTOBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE