Brooklyn Nets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (ankle) won't return to Tuesday's matchup with Philadelphia. He tweaked his right ankle early in the first half, so he'll finish the night with six points in eight minutes of work. The former Sun just got back into the starting lineup a few games ago. However, it now appears he could miss time moving forward, which isn't anything fantasy managers aren't used to at this point. But with Ben Simmons (back) and Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) also dealing with injuries, Jalen Wilson and Lonnie Walker IV might see more action on Thursday versus Detroit.

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) will sit out Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. The Brooklyn big man hurt his right wrist in Monday's clash with the Grizzlies and hasn't recovered from the blow. Sharpe's absence will likely result in a massive shift for Brooklyn's starting center Nicolas Claxton. The 24-year-old put in a nice 21-point performance against Memphis but has struggled since the All-Star break. Claxton was a double-double machine prior to the break, but his numbers have dropped to 10.9 points and 7.6 rebounds since play resumed.

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle/foot) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Philadelphia 76ers. Missing a fifth consecutive outing due to a right ankle/midfoot sprain, Thomas sets his sights toward returning on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons for the start of Brooklyn's six-game road trip. The 22-year-old scoring machine had started his last 13 games for the Nets, delivering 21.9 points, 3.5 assists, 2.4 threes, and 1.2 steals in 33.6 minutes per contest over this period. With Ben Simmons (back) also out on Tuesday, Dennis Schroder remains in play as a strong fantasy streamer for points, assists, and treys. Over Schroder's last five games (all starts), he's averaging 16.6 points, 6.2 dimes, and 3.2 triples while shooting a scorching 61.5% from deep in 30.0 minutes.

Memphis Grizzlies small forward Ziaire Williams (hip) won't play on Monday against Brooklyn. The 22-year-old was injured in the previous game against Portland and steps out of the lineup with a right hip flexor strain. Williams has played a significant role for the Grizzlies lately, starting in six consecutive games. He's shown flashes of good upside, averaging 10.3 points and 5.4 rebounds in 15 starts across the season. The Memphis rotation is more unpredictable than the weather, but the likes of Jake LaRavia, John Konchar, and Luke Kennard might get extra opportunities without Williams.

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle, foot) won't play in Monday's matchup with Memphis. The 22-year-old injured his ankle and foot late in a meeting with the Grizzlies a week ago, keeping him off the floor for Brooklyn's previous three contests. As a result, Dennis Schroder has been more involved offensively. However, with Ben Simmons (leg) potentially returning on Monday, Schroder's workload and contributions on the scoring end might plummet. On the other hand, Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson, combining for 61 points on Saturday in the win over Atlanta, should remain in all fantasy lineups.