Brooklyn Nets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas had another splendid outing despite his team losing in overtime to the Spurs on Sunday night. Thomas logged 39 minutes, scoring 31 points. He added five assists and demonstrated his defensive acumen by amassing two steals. The 22-year-old has significantly increased his production from last season and is currently a Most Improved Player of the Year candidate heading toward the offseason. Thomas has had trouble staying healthy, which has slightly lowered his fantasy value, and his shot selection isn't always the best. However, he'll see more attention from fantasy managers heading into the 2024-25 campaign, whether he's still in Brooklyn or playing elsewhere.

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) says he will play in Wednesday's game against the Orlando Magic. Johnson missed Brooklyn's past three contests after spraining his right ankle early in March 5's home win over the Philadelphia 76ers, but he rejoined the team on Tuesday and will suit up for the fourth outing of their current six-game road trip. It's been a disappointing year overall for the 28-year-old three-and-D wing during his first full season with the Nets, but over three games from Feb. 29 to March 4 before going down, Johnson averaged 23.3 points, 4.7 three-pointers on 50.0% shooting from long range, 2.7 assists, and 1.7 steals in 32.7 minutes. He's worth deploying in season-long leagues but is a shy-away DFS option against a Magic team allowing the second-fewest fantasy points to opposing small forwards this year.

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) is probable ahead of Wednesday's meeting with Orlando. The former Sun sprained his ankle during a matchup with the 76ers a week ago and has missed the last three games because of it. The Nets just got Cam Thomas (foot, ankle) back in the lineup, with the 22-year-old averaging 30 points in the two games since his return. Unfortunately, fantasy managers shouldn't expect Johnson to be nearly as productive, considering he's struggled throughout the 2023-24 campaign. There's also a chance he won't start, which is another thing he'll having going against him.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton led all players in rebounds with 10 in Sunday's contest, resulting in a 120-101 victory over the Cavaliers. The 24-year-old earned a double-double and recorded 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 FT), three assists, and one steal in 28 minutes on the court. For Claxton, he has logged a double-double in five of the last six games. He is a solid fantasy option at the center position in all fantasy formats.

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) is cleared to return for Saturday's game in Charlotte. The 22-year-old tweaked his wrist in Monday's matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. As a result, he missed subsequent encounters against the 76ers and Pistons. Sharpe has averaged 7.3 points and 6.7 boards during the 2023-24 campaign. Although those numbers are the best of his career, it still hasn't been enough to make him a reliable fantasy producer. That said, the Nets play again on Sunday, meaning Nicolas Claxton might log fewer minutes than usual if Brooklyn builds a decisive lead over one of the worst teams in the league. With that in mind, Sharpe's fantasy ceiling is slightly higher on Saturday, which could benefit those in need of a streaming option.