Brooklyn Nets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) will play on Thursday against Milwaukee. He was questionable because of an illness. However, he at least feels well enough to suit up for this one. Naturally, Claxton's availability will mean less work for Day'Ron Sharpe, who had 17 rebounds in 24 minutes in the loss to the Pelicans on Tuesday evening. But considering Claxton has struggled at times versus the Bucks throughout his career, he may not be the best fantasy option, either, even if Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) misses another game.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) is sporting a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's battle against Milwaukee. He might be forced to miss his first game of 2024 due to an illness. Claxton has registered six double-doubles in 10 March appearances and would be in a solid position to do damage again on Thursday, as the Bucks struggle defensively and are a mediocre rebounding team. If he's missing, we could see a big performance from Day'Ron Sharpe, with Trendon Watford also in line to see extra minutes.

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.