Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas had another splendid outing despite his team losing in overtime to the Spurs on Sunday night. Thomas logged 39 minutes, scoring 31 points. He added five assists and demonstrated his defensive acumen by amassing two steals. The 22-year-old has significantly increased his production from last season and is currently a Most Improved Player of the Year candidate heading toward the offseason. Thomas has had trouble staying healthy, which has slightly lowered his fantasy value, and his shot selection isn't always the best. However, he'll see more attention from fantasy managers heading into the 2024-25 campaign, whether he's still in Brooklyn or playing elsewhere.

Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) will play against San Antonio on Sunday. He's been battling left ankle soreness, but the team has upgraded Finney-Smith from probable to available. The 30-year-old is enjoying a good month and should have a productive evening against an up-tempo team that usually struggles defensively. Finney-Smith has averaged 11.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.1 steals in March.

Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons (back) recently underwent a microscopic partial discectomy, the team announced on Thursday. He's already out for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign, and while there isn't a timetable for his return, those within the organization believe he will be ready by training camp. Simmons' latest procedure isn't as complex as the one he had in May 2022. However, it's still not an ideal situation for the 2016 No. 1 overall pick, considering he's played just 59 games in the last three seasons. He finished the season with averages of 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. His 1.8 turnovers per game was the lowest of his career. With this in mind, managers will likely avoid adding Simmons to fantasy rosters heading into next season, although he's worth selecting later than anticipated if he's available.

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) says he will play in Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Johnson missed Brooklyn's past three contests after spraining his right ankle early in March 5's home win over the Philadelphia 76ers, but he rejoined the team on Tuesday and will suit up for the fourth outing of their current six-game road trip. It's been a disappointing year overall for the 28-year-old three-and-D wing during his first full season with the Nets, but over three games from Feb. 29 to March 4 before going down, Johnson averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 three-pointers on 50.0% shooting from long range, 2.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in 32.7 minutes. He's worth deploying in season-long leagues but is a shy-away DFS option against a Magic team allowing the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing small forwards this year.

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) is probable ahead of Wednesday's meeting with Orlando. The former Sun sprained his ankle during a matchup with the 76ers a week ago and has missed the last three games because of it. The Nets just got Cam Thomas (foot, ankle) back in the lineup, with the 22-year-old averaging 30 points in the two games since his return. Unfortunately, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Johnson to be nearly as productive, considering he's struggled throughout the 2023-24 campaign. There's also a chance he won't start, which is another thing he'll having going against him.