Brooklyn Nets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (hamstring) is edging close to his season debut. Brooklyn announced on Wednesday that Sharpe has continued full on-court team activity and is expected to return to action next week. Sharpe has missed the first month of the season with a left hamstring strain. His return will give the Nets a much-needed big body under the rim. Nicolas Claxton (back) has been out of the lineup for a couple of games, and Noah Clowney (ankle) has just been ruled out for at least two weeks, so Sharpe should find himself playing a significant role right away. The 23-year-old averaged 6.8 points and 6.4 rebounds in 15.1 minutes a season ago.

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (hamstring) could be sidelined for up to a month. The 23-year-old had 34 points in Sunday's win over the Sacramento Kings. However, he injured his hamstring in Monday's win over the Golden State Warriors. Thomas has had a career-year, averaging 24.7 points and shooting 38.9% from behind the arc. But he's had trouble staying healthy over the years, which could mean the team will play it safe by not rushing him back. Even then, Thomas may need to log fewer minutes in order to stay on the court. At any rate, Cameron Johnson and Dennis Schroder are the favorites to pick up the slack offensively. Ziaire Williams, amassing 19 points versus the Warriors, is worth keeping an eye on for streaming purposes, assuming he continues to play well. Lastly, Ben Simmons could also benefit from Thomas' absence, although he hasn't played in consecutive games this season.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) remains out for Wednesday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. The 25-year-old entered the season burdened by a hamstring issue. However, a back injury will cause him to miss his second-consecutive game. With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) a game-time call and Noah Clowney (ankle) out, Ben Simmons should handle most of the work underneath the rim. Trendon Watford, who had eight points, four boards, and one block could also see more work and is worth considering for value purposes in DFS formats.

Brooklyn Nets, centerNicolas Claxton(back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Claxton has been a regular on the Nets' injury report this season due to a lower back strain and soreness. The 25-year-old is in danger of missing his seventh straight game. However, if he suits up, his playing time will be limited. Trendon Watford and Ben Simmons will get extra minutes if Claxton cannot go.

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Suns. The 28-year-old is having the best season of his career, averaging 18.3 points while shooting 43.1% from behind the arc. Even better, he hasn't missed time after appearing in only 58 games during the 2023-24 campaign. But if the ankle injury keeps him off the floor, Dennis Schroder, Jalen Wilson, Ziaire Williams, and Ben Simmons could get more scoring chances, considering Cam Thomas (hamstring) is already ruled out and Nicolas Claxton (back) is questionable.