YUTA WATANABE NEWS

Alex Schiffer: Halftime: Nets lead the Jazz 53-42. Claxton... - The Athletic Halftime: Nets lead the Jazz 53-42. Claxton with 10 points on five shots, Bridges with 11. Yuta Watanabe gets a 3 to go down after shooting...

APRIL 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nets' Yuta Watanabe praises Shohei Ohtani, celebrates Japan's World Baseball Classic championship Watanabe could be seen donning Ohtani's Angels jersey outside of the Nets' locker room.

MARCH 22, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mitchell has big slam, 31 points as Cavs beat Nets 115-109

Donovan Mitchell had five 3-pointers and one sensational slam dunk among his 31 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers opened a big lead in the third quarter and held on for a 115-109...

MARCH 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Sunday Watanabe (back) is available for Sunday's game against Charlotte, Meghan Triplett of GrindCityMedia.com reports.

Impact Watanabe has been dealing with back soreness recently but will be able to suit up against the Hornets. However, he hasn't been a consistent part of Brooklyn's rotation following the trade deadline, and he isn't guaranteed to see much playing time Sunday.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Hornets Watanabe (back) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Hornets.

Impact Back soreness has kept Watanabe out during the past four games. It remains to be seen what his role will be on the new-look Nets.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Watanabe has been ruled out for Friday's game against Boston due to back soreness, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Watanabe was available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks but didn't see any playing time. He continues to deal with back soreness and won't suit up Friday, but his absence shouldn't significantly impact Brooklyn's rotation.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared Wednesday Watanabe (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Watanabe will be available after missing the previous contest due to back soreness, but it's unclear if he'll be part of the rotation. Before his absence, he made just three appearances over five games and totaled seven points in 18 minutes during that stretch.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Wednesday Watanabe (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Watanabe missed Tuesday's game against Milwaukee due to a sore back, and it's unclear whether he'll be available for the second half of the back-to-back set. His status shouldn't significantly impact the Nets' rotation.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How long is Yuta Watanabe out? Injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Nets forward Here's everything we know about Watanabe's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

MARCH 1, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Uncertain against Knicks Coach Jacque Vaughn isn't sure if Watanabe (back) will be available for Wednesday's game versus the Knicks, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watanabe is questionable to miss his second straight game Wednesday due to back soreness. However, his potential absence shouldn't affect Brooklyn's rotation.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back soreness Watanabe (back soreness) is out Tuesday against the Bucks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Watanabe has been a victim of the frontcourt logjam in Brooklyn and hasn't seen minutes in the double digits since Feb. 9.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yuta Watanabe, Nets coach Jacque Vaughn explain role change after Kevin Durant trade Yuta Watanabe has fallen out of the Nets' rotation since the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Coach Jacque Vaughn and Watanabe both commented on the s...

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Why Yuta Watanabe is the 2023 NBA All-Star 3-point contest's biggest snub The NBA's most accurate 3-point shooter isn't in the 3-point contest. Breaking down why Yuta Watanabe, shooting a league-leading 48.1 percen...

FEBRUARY 14, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dazzles from deep Thursday Watanabe finished with 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Thursday's 116-105 victory over Chicago.

Impact Watanabe made four of his five three-point attempts and registered double-digit points just for the third time since the beginning of January. The forward remains one of the best long-range shooters in the league and has made 44.4 percent of his three-point attempts over his last 18 contests.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dinwiddie has 25 in Brooklyn return, Nets beat Bulls 116-105

Spencer Dinwiddie scored 25 points in his first game since returning to Brooklyn and the Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 116-105, hours after trading superstar Kevin Durant to Phoenix

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Thursday Watanabe (back) will be available for Thursday's game versus the Bulls, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watanabe missed the Nets' previous game due to back soreness, but it looks like that's the only game he'll sit out. The 28-year-old wing will have a new rotation to navigate with Kevin Durant (Suns) and Kyrie Irving (Mavericks) gone, but he now has Dorian Finney-Smith, Mikal Bridges and Spencer Dinwiddie in the mix for minutes.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Thursday Watanabe (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls, Christian Arnold of Associated Press reports.

Impact Watanabe missed Tuesday's game against the Suns due to back tightness, but he'll be in the mix to return to action for Thursday's matchup. However, Dorian Finney-Smith (coach's decision) will be available against Chicago, so Watanabe might not see much playing time if he's cleared to suit up.

FEBRUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday with tight back Watanabe won't be available for Tuesday's game against the Suns due to back tightness, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watanabe likely picked up the injury at some point during the Nets' 124-116 loss to the Clippers on Monday, when he played 21 minutes and finished with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists. He'll be one of five Nets players listed as out for the second half of the back-to-back, and Brooklyn could be further shorthanded at forward if T.J. Warren (shin) gets the night off after he returned Monday following a four-game absence. Even if Watanabe's back issue proves to be a short-term concern, he could still find himself on the fringe of head coach Jacque Vaughn's rotation in the Nets' next game Thursday against the Bulls, when new trade acquisition Dorian Finney-Smith should be available to make his team debut.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What does the Kyrie Irving trade, addition of Dorian Finney-Smith mean for Yuta Watanabe's role and future on the Nets? Kyrie Irving was the biggest name involved in Sunday's blockbuster trade between the Nets and the Mavericks. But how will the effects of the...

FEBRUARY 6, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Shoots poorly against Celtics Watanabe closed Wednesday's 139-96 loss to the Celtics with six points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes.

Impact Watanabe carried a probable tag into Wednesday's game due to a minor back issue but still came close to his usual workload in what was ultimately a blowout. He's been red hot from the field this season and entered Wednesday's game shooting at a 53 percent clip, so he'll be looking to get back on track versus the Wizards on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Wednesday Watanabe (back) is available for Wednesday's contest against the Celtics, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact As expected, Watanabe will be available despite initially being listed as probable with back tightness. With Kevin Durant (knee), Ben Simmons (knee) and T.J. Warren (lower leg) all out, the fifth-year forward should see an increased role off the bench. Over his past four appearances, Watanabe has averaged 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in 21.8 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable despite back tightness Watanabe is probable for Wednesday's game against Boston due to back tightness, Meghan Triplett of GrindCityMedia.com reports.

Impact Watanabe lands on the injury report with a back issue, but it doesn't appear like he's in danger of sitting out Wednesday's game. The fifth-year forward has appeared in 23 straight contests and is averaging 10.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 21.8 minutes over his last four appearances.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

How Nets' Yuta Watanabe has fared against Lakers' LeBron James in his career Watanabe has gone head-to-head with James twice, winning matchups in 2020 and 2021.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Perfect from perimeter Watanabe posted nine points (3-4 FG, 3-3 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 17 minutes during Saturday's 122-115 win over the Knicks.

Impact Watanabe shot a perfect 3-of-3 from the perimeter, continuing what has been a breakout season. Although his role remains sketchy, at best, Watanabe is proving to be one of the best three-point marksmen in the league, at least from an efficiency standpoint. While his role does not warrant long-term attention in standard formats, he can be utilized for streaming purposes, if you catch him on the right night.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yuta Watanabe is expanding the possibilities not only of the Nets, but of an entire nation He’s the so-called “Chosen One” in his native Japan, a basketball pied piper so popular he’s not only made the Nets the country’s most follo...

JANUARY 14, 2023 • NYPOST.COM