Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) remains out on Thursday against the Pistons. The 22-year-old sprained his wrist during the meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday evening and wasn't available on Tuesday versus the 76ers. Sharpe has averaged only 15.6 minutes per game during the 2023-24 campaign. However, he has been relatively productive despite his limited workload, so deep-league fantasy managers will take a hit in the rebounding department. Nonetheless, Sharpe's next chance to play will be on Saturday in Charlotte. But for now, Jalen Wilson, coming off a six-rebound, four-point showing, is expected to see more action, although he isn't a reliable fantasy option by any means.

There is optimism within the Brooklyn Nets that guard Cam Thomas (ankle/foot), who is out on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons, could return in one of the next two games. The Nets have a back-to-back set on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets and Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, so fantasy managers could get the 22-year-old walking bucket back this weekend. Dennis Schroder has stepped up in Thomas' stead, starting Brooklyn's last six games and averaging 17.2 points, 6.5 assists, and 2.8 threes on 58.6% shooting from deep in 30.8 minutes across this stretch ahead of an optimal matchup against a Pistons squad surrendering the most FanDuel points per game to opposing point guards in 2023-24.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (back) has been ruled out for the rest of the season. He's missed the last five games and won't see the court again in 2023-24 due to a lower back issue. "Ben Simmons will remain out for the remainder of the season while he consults with specialists and explores treatment options for the nerve impingement in his lower back," the team said in a statement. "Simmons, along with his representatives and Nets medical personnel, are currently in discussions with numerous experts to determine the course of action that will provide him with the best opportunity for long-term sustainable health." Simmons finishes the 2023-24 campaign with only 15 appearances. He averaged 6.1 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 5.7 assists across 23.9 minutes. Dennis Schroder and Dennis Smith Jr. are set to share the main ball-handling duties for the rest of the campaign without Simmons. Lonnie Walker IV is well-positioned to enjoy a strong stretch as well, particularly with Cam Thomas (ankle) and Cameron Johnson (ankle) also currently unavailable.

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle, foot) won't play on Thursday against Detroit. Thomas has had a career-year, averaging 20.9 points. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the 22-year-old has missed 14 games. With no end in sight, he could remain off the floor for Brooklyn's upcoming games versus Charlotte and Cleveland. Cameron Johnson (ankle) also won't suit up on Thursday night, meaning Dorian Finney-Smith and Lonnie Walker IV could be on the floor more than usual, making both men viable fantasy streaming options.

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. The 22-year-old has had the best season of his career, averaging 7.3 points and 6.7 rebounds. But he's also missed plenty of time this season. His most recent ailment, a sprained wrist, occurred on Monday versus Memphis. As a result, he wasn't in the lineup on Tuesday in the win over Philadelphia. With Ben Simmons (back) also out, Nicolas Claxton could see more minutes than usual, which is never a bad thing for fantasy purposes. Sharpe's potential absence might open the door for Jalen Wilson to see more action. Unfortunately, Wilson hasn't done enough to earn a spot in nearly all fantasy lineups.