Victor Wembanyama scores 42 in a memorable Christmas debut but Spurs fall short against the Knicks
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LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE
Makes first appearance in a month Aldridge closed Tuesday's 118-105 win over the Rockets with zero points (0-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes.
Impact Aldridge was cleared to play March 27 against the Hornets after missing the Nets' preceding nine games with a right hip impingement, but he registered four straight DNP-CDs following his removal from the injury report. The veteran's return to the rotation was lackluster at best as he was held scoreless across 17 minutes. Before the hip issue, Aldridge had scored in double figures in seven of his last nine appearances, but currently, it appears like Andre Drummond and Nicolas Claxton have a stronghold on the center position.
APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Irving scores 42, Nets beat Rockets 118-105 to move to 8th
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Remains out of rotation Aldridge (coach's decision) went unused in Sunday's 122-115 loss to the Hawks.
Impact Aldridge was cleared to play March 27 against the Hornets after missing the Nets' preceding nine games with a right hip impingement, but he still has yet to return to the Brooklyn lineup. With four straight games in which he didn't see the court in coach's decisions, Aldridge simply looks to be out of head coach Steve Nash's rotation at the moment. Andre Drummond and Nicolas Claxton look poised to finish the regular season as the Nets' primary centers.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ball scores 33 points, Hornets spoil Irving's home debut
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Not listed on injury report Aldridge (hip) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Hornets.
Impact Aldridge is expected to return to action following a nine-game absence due to a hip injury. It's unclear how big of a role the veteran may have, but it's certainly encouraging to see him back in the mix.
MARCH 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Charlotte plays Brooklyn, looks for 4th straight road win
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Nets add to Miami's misery, rolling past Heat 110-95
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Expected to return next week Nets coach Steve Nash said Saturday that Aldridge (hip) is lined up to return to game action next week, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Aldridge has missed each of Brooklyn's last eight contests, and he won't play in either game during the team's back-to-back set this weekend. However, indications are that he's improving and on track to return within the next week. He could realistically take the court as soon as Tuesday against Detroit.
MARCH 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Miami hosts Brooklyn after Irving's 43-point showing
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Brooklyn puts road win streak on the line against Memphis
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Durant has 37, Nets beat Jazz 114-106 to extend good stretch
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Mitchell and the Jazz visit the Nets
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Out at least another week Nets head coach Steve Nash said Sunday that Aldridge (hip) will be sidelined for at least another week as he continue his rehab, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Aldridge underwent an MRI last week, and while initial scans on his hip don't reveal any structural damage, the veteran big man is still struggling to be cleared for game action. In his absence, Andre Drummond and Nicolas Claxton are expected to handle the majority of the minutes at center.
MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Portland visits Brooklyn, aims to break road losing streak
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Dinwiddie hits 3 at buzzer, Mavericks beat Nets 113-111
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Dallas visits Brooklyn following Irving's 60-point game
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Orlando hosts Brooklyn after Durant's 53-point game
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Out another week Aldridge (hip) is expected to be sidelined for another week, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Impact Aldridge underwent an MRI earlier in the week and initial scans on his hip did not reveal any structural damage. While he is sidelined, Andre Drummond and Nicolas Claxton figure to continue seeing increased minutes at center.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brooklyn plays New York on home losing streak
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Durant, Nets rout 76ers in Simmons' return to Philadelphia
Kevin Durant scored 18 of his 34 points in Brooklyn’s dominating first half in the Nets’ 129-100  blowout victory over the 76ers on Thursday night in Ben Simmons’ much-hyped return...MARCH 11, 2022 • Associated Press
Brooklyn takes on Philadelphia after Irving's 50-point outing
Brooklyn faces the Philadelphia 76ers after Kyrie Irving scored 50 points in the Nets' 132-121 victory against the Charlotte HornetsMARCH 9, 2022 • Associated Press
Out for two-game road trip Nets head coach Steve Nash said that Aldridge (hip) has returned to Brooklyn and will be out for road games Tuesday in Charlotte and Thursday in Philadelphia, Alex Schiffer of The...
Impact According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Aldridge is scheduled to undergo an MRI while he's back in New York, even though initial scans on his hip didn't reveal any structural damage. For the time being, Aldridge's injury is being characterized as an impingement of his right hip, the same one for which he required an arthroscopic procedure earlier in his career during his time in Portland. The Nets are likely to provide an update on Aldridge following the road trip, but for at least the next two games, Andre Drummond and Nicolas Claxton are expected to cover most of the minutes at center.
MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Tuesday Aldridge has been ruled out for Tuesday's contest against Charlotte due to a right hip impingement.
Impact Aldridge scored 14 points (7-10 FG) across 23 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Celtics, but he apparently picked up a hip injury as well. In his absence, Nicolas Claxton and Blake Griffin are both candidates for increased roles behind Andre Drummond.
MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moves back to bench Aldridge will come off the bench Thursday against the Heat.
Impact The veteran big man started Tuesday against Toronto and put up 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes, but he'll return to the bench with Andre Drummond (knee) rejoining the lineup. Aldridge should fill a lesser role off the bench Thursday, especially with Kevin Durant (knee) also back in the mix.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
