Brooklyn Nets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Brooklyn Nets forwardCameron Johnson(ankle) won't play against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday. The 28-year-old has been battling a sprained ankle, keeping him off the floor for seven of Brooklyn's previous 10 contests. Ben Simmons(illness) andD'Angelo Russell(rest) will also be unavailable, leaving the team with nine inactive players for the contest. Tyrese Martin will likely continue to fill a major role for the injury-plagued Nets.

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (hamstring) will suit up against the Knicks on Tuesday. He has received a couple of upgrades throughout the day and will be available for a third consecutive game. A shin injury dealt an early blow to Russell's second stint in Brooklyn, but he has played well with the team. Russell has averaged 13.2 points, 8.0 assists, and 1.7 steals in 23.2 minutes across six games since returning to Brooklyn.

The Brooklyn Nets announced guardD'Angelo Russell(hamstring) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Russell looked fine during Sunday's matchup with Oklahoma City, where he finished with nine points, four rebounds, and seven assists in 23 minutes of action. It's doubtful, but if the 28-year-old is sidelined,Keon JohnsonandJalen Wilson will see an uptick in minutes on the floor. Wilson is coming off a 15-point performance, but Johnson is usually the most dependable fantasy streaming option between the two players.

Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Williams has played in 10 straight games, but he appears to have picked up an ankle injury during Sunday's contest. As a result, Williams will sit out on Tuesday, but hopefully it'll only be a one-game absence for Williams. His absence should mean that Keon Johnson and Jalen Wilson see increased minutes in the rotation. Wilson should move into the starting five for at least one game which should give him increased streaming appeal for Tuesday's slate.

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Russell looked fine during Sunday's game where he finished with nine points, four rebounds, and seven assists in 23 minutes of action. Possibly, Russell sits out on Tuesday for rest purposes or injury management. If he sits, Keon Johnson and Jalen Wilson figure to see increased roles in the rotation. Wilson is coming off a 15-point outing, but normally Johnson is the most consistent streaming option between the two.