Brooklyn Nets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell isn't listed on the injury report heading into Tuesday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. He was ruled out shortly before Sunday's win over the Indiana Pacers because of a non-COVID-illness. As a result, Spencer Dinwiddie started and finished with 26 points, five assists, two blocks, and one steal. With LeBron James (ankle) not expected to suit up on Tuesday night, Russell will command attention from DFS managers, considering he could smash his value. At the same time, James' anticipated absence should keep the door open for Dinwiddie to remain involved enough to stay on the fantasy radar.

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (back) won't play on Monday against Toronto. He wasn't listed on the injury report, so the back issue likely flared up during pregame activities. The Nets were already down Cameron Johnson (toe), and now the team will be without another one of their top performers. Of course, Mikal Bridges should pick up some of the slack. At the same time, Dennis Schroder and Dorian Finney-Smith should also see an uptick in fantasy production, with Jalen Wilson now on the radar as a DFS value option.

Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (illness) wasn't even on the injury report until he was surprisingly ruled out late Sunday night due to a non-COVID illness. The 28-year-old has only missed a few games since the turn of the new year, and he wasn't even listed as dealing with an illness prior to this news. With Russell missing from the starting lineup and LeBron James (ankle) still questionable, Spencer Dinwiddie is likely to move into the starting lineup. Cam Reddish and Max Christie should also see more opportunities off of the bench, but Dinwiddie is more likely to be the better streaming option.

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (toe) will miss his 17th game of the season on Monday as he deals with a toe sprain. Johnson was able to play a full 31 minutes in their last game and registered 13 points, two rebounds, two assists, and one steal. He has since picked up the toe sprain, so the Nets will have to fill his starting role. Dorian Finney-Smith will likely be the one to move into the starting five since Mikal Bridges, Cam Thomas, and Dennis Schroder will take care of the backcourt duties. Lonnie Walker IV will be the first one off of the bench since Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) is also out, but he's a risky streaming option as a reserve.

Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson will draw the starting nod versus the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The Nets are still without Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), which means Johnson gets another start. Johnson has played fairly well over the last few games. He has scored in double digits in four straight games. He's worth a look as a low-end streaming option while Finney-Smith is out.