Brooklyn Nets

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle) was ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Memphis. He amassed 14 points, five assists, and a steal in 29 minutes. However, with the game seemingly out of reach, Thomas injured his right ankle late in the fourth quarter and needed assistance to the locker room. The Nets play again on Tuesday night. But fantasy managers shouldn't expect to see him out there, barring a miracle. That said, interim head coach Kevin Ollie has gone deep into his bench since taking over, although guys like Lonnie Walker IV, Dennis Smith Jr., and Cameron Johnson should benefit the most if Thomas doesn't suit up.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder has moved up into the starting five for just the second time in his Brooklyn tenure so far. Ben Simmons (leg) was upgraded to available for this contest, but he won't be retaining his starting role according to the Nets' official Twitter account. Including his time in Toronto, during the 34 starts that Schroder has received this year, he's averaged 14.7 points, 6.6 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 made threes, 1.1 steals, and 1.9 turnovers per game. Schroder may be gaining back some of his fantasy value now that Kevin Ollie has taken over as the head coach and he's willing to keep experimenting with the starters.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ben Simmons (leg) will play in his third consecutive game on Monday against the Memphis Grizzlies. The point forward was originally listed as questionable due to lower leg soreness for this game, but it seems like the pain isn't enough to force him to stay on the sidelines. In the last two games, Simmons played 15 and 21 minutes respectively while joining the starting five. He's likely to remain in the same role but might see fewer minutes if the team desperately needs offense. While he's been able to collect a good amount of stats outside of scoring, his play has been too inconsistent to trust in most fantasy leagues right now.

Brooklyn Nets guard/forward Ben Simmons (leg) is questionable heading into Monday's game versus Memphis. The former 76er was injured on Saturday versus Minnesota, so he was ruled out before the end of the contest. There was some confusion regarding the exact nature of the ailment, with some assuming he was dealing with a left knee injury. However, interim head coach Kevin Ollie set the record straight, reporting Simmons is dealing with general leg soreness. There aren't any plans for him to undergo an MRI at this time, and he's also expected to remain with the Nets for the remainder of the road trip. But with Simmons' extensive injury history, the team won't take any chances if he's not fully healthy. If he's not active, Dennis Schroder and Dennis Smith Jr. would presumably split time at the one.

Brooklyn Nets utility man Ben Simmons (leg) won't return to Saturday's meeting with the Timberwolves. The former Sixer was ruled out with left leg soreness, although it's not known how or when he picked up the injury. He'll finish the game with eight boards, six assists, four points, and three steals, and he'll likely carry an injury designation heading into Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Without Simmons on the floor, guys like Lonnie Walker IV and Dennis Schroder could see more action.