Brooklyn Nets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.comreports that Brooklyn Nets forwardZiaire Williams (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Williams will miss a second consecutive contest due to an ankle sprain he suffered on Sunday against the Thunder. With several players out of action for the Nets on Wednesday, players like Keon Johnson, Tosan Evbuomwan, Tyrese Martin, and Jalen Wilson will see an uptick in minutes on the floor and plenty of scoring opportunities.

Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports that Brooklyn Nets point guardD'Angelo Russell(hamstring) will not play on Wednesday against the Suns due to left hamstring injury management. On Tuesday, the 28-year-old was listed as questionable with the same injury. However, he played and posted 23 points, 10 assists, three blocks, two rebounds, and one steal across 31 minutes despite a loss to the Knicks. Brooklyn is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so it's no surprise they are being cautious with all the team's injuries. With Russell resting, Keon Johnson,Reece Beekman, andTyrese Martin will take on extra minutes out of the backcourt.

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.