Brooklyn Nets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) is in danger of missing a fifth consecutive game, as the team lists him as questionable for Tuesday's clash against Portland. Russell is working his way back from a shin injury he suffered on Jan. 4 against Philadelphia. Keon Johnson has taken on a significant workload since Russell exited the lineup, though he has been hit-or-miss from a fantasy perspective. Russell's injury has also allowed Reece Beekman to enter the rotation, but his production has been limited.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has landed on the injury report as questionable ahead of Tuesday's clash against Portland. The Nets big man might miss his first action since Nov. 27. Day'Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney would get a boost from Claxton's absence, with the latter already part of the starting lineup. Sharpe's per-minute production has always been good, and he has averaged 10.3 points and 8.3 rebounds as a starter for his career. Ben Simmons (back, knee) is another option at center, but he is once again carrying a questionable tag and might not play.

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) won't play on Sunday versus Utah. He's had the best season of his career in 2024-25, averaging 19.5 points, 4.3 boards, and 43.6% shooting from behind the arc. Unfortunately, after the 2019 No. 11 overall pick appeared in 32 of Brooklyn's first 34 contests, he'll now miss a fifth consecutive game on Sunday because of a sprained ankle. With Cam Thomas (hamstring) and D'Angelo Russell (shin) also still sidelined, the team will need others to step up, meaning Keon Johnson, Noah Clowney, Tyrese Martin, and Nicolas Claxton could be more productive on the scoring end.

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) will not take the court on Sunday against Utah. He injured his right shin a week ago and will miss a fourth consecutive game. The Nets also continue to carry other injuries, giving players like Keon Johnson, Tyrese Martin, and Ziaire Williams additional fantasy value. Utah has the second-worst defensive rating in the league but ranks near the top 10 in pace, so Sunday's matchup will be a good one for Brooklyn from a fantasy perspective.

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) will remain out on Wednesday against Detroit. He suffered a right shin contusion against Philadelphia last weekend, ending his promising start in Brooklyn. The former Laker averaged a double-double through his first couple of outings with the Nets. Russell's absence has given a further boost to Keon Johnson, Ziaire Williams, and Tyrese Martin. The three have moved to the starting unit, with Cam Thomas (hamstring) and Cameron Johnson (ankle) also recently dropping out of the lineup.