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Expected to miss next two games Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn said Friday that Watanabe (ankle) is likely to miss the team's next two games against the Clippers and Lakers, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watanabe suffered a left ankle sprain during Monday's loss to the Mavericks, and after missing Wednesday's win over the Knicks, it appears he'll remain sidelined while the team is in Los Angeles this weekend. The results of Watanabe's MRI came back clean, so he could be ready to return as soon as next Tuesday against the Kings.

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Avoids serious injury Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Watanabe (ankle) had an MRI Wednesday that came back clean and is hoping to have him back in the next couple days, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Watanabe is still out versus the Knicks Wednesday due to a left ankle sprain but may return for Saturday's matchup with the Clippers. Watanabe is averaging 5.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.6 blocks and 0.5 assists in 16.0 minutes across 10 games this season.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Watanabe (ankle) won't play Wednesday against the Knicks, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watanabe sprained his left ankle during Monday's loss to Dallas and will be sidelined for at least one game. In his absence, Markieff Morris, Kessler Edwards and Day'Ron Sharpe are candidates for increased roles.

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Helped off court Watanabe suffered a left foot injury during Monday's game against Dallas and needed assistance making his way off the floor, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Watanabe is likely headed for imaging and further evaluation after leaving Monday's contest. The Nets provided an update on his status shortly after he left the game, as he's been officially diagnosed with a left ankle sprain, per Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com. Markieff Morris and Royce O'Neale could see additional minutes if Watanabe is forced to miss additional time.

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Minimal usage early in season Watanabe finished with five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and one rebound over eight minutes during Wednesday's 110-99 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Watanabe did tally a season-high five points, representing the first time he has actually made a bucket on the season. He hasn't played more than nine minutes in a contest thus far and is unlikely to see his role expand much.

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Handles small bench role Friday Watanabe (quadriceps) posted three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and two steals across 12 minutes Friday in the Raptors' 117-115 win over the Rockets.

Impact After a four-game absence, Watanabe was upgraded to available for the contest and held a small role on the second unit. Toronto didn't have OG Anunoby (thigh) or Fred VanVleet (knee) available Friday, so Watanabe could be squeezed out of the rotation when both return to action for the postseason, if not Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Knicks.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Upgraded to available Watanabe (quadriceps) is available for Friday's game against the Rockets, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.

Impact Despite Watanabe initially being ruled out for the game, he'll end up being available. It's possible he ends up in the rotation with the team shorthanded.

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Out next two games Watanabe (quad) will miss at least the Raptors' next two games, Michael Grange of SportsNet reports.

Impact The Raptors are said to be targeting a Sunday (at NYK) return for Watanabe, but he hasn't been a part of the regular rotation, so his absence doesn't have much of an effect on the fantasy landscape.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Thursday Watanabe (quad) has been downgraded to doubtful for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Watanabe looks to be on course for his fifth straight absence, but he's not a part of the regular rotation, so this development won't carry any real fantasy implications.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. 76ers Watanabe (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Watanabe continues to deal with a quad injury and hasn't appeared in the past four games. Once he's healthy, he's not a guarantee to be in the rotation, especially during the playoffs.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Watanabe (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watanabe will miss a second consecutive game and his fourth over Toronto's last five contests. However, he's a fringe rotation player when healthy, so his absence shouldn't impact the team much.

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Remains out Sunday Watanabe (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest against the Heat, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watanabe will be sidelined for the third time over his last four games. Regardless, he's a fringe rotation player when healthy, so his absence shouldn't impact Toronto's rotation.

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