Brooklyn Nets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) remains out on Thursday against the Pistons. The 22-year-old sprained his wrist during the meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday evening and wasn't available on Tuesday versus the 76ers. Sharpe has averaged only 15.6 minutes per game during the 2023-24 campaign. However, he has been relatively productive despite his limited workload, so deep-league fantasy managers will take a hit in the rebounding department. Nonetheless, Sharpe's next chance to play will be on Saturday in Charlotte. But for now, Jalen Wilson, coming off a six-rebound, four-point showing, is expected to see more action, although he isn't a reliable fantasy option by any means.

There is optimism within the Brooklyn Nets that guard Cam Thomas (ankle/foot), who is out on Thursday against the Detroit Pistons, could return in one of the next two games. The Nets have a back-to-back set on Saturday against the Charlotte Hornets and Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, so fantasy managers could get the 22-year-old walking bucket back this weekend. Dennis Schroder has stepped up in Thomas' stead, starting Brooklyn's last six games and averaging 17.2 points, 6.5 assists, and 2.8 threes on 58.6% shooting from deep in 30.8 minutes across this stretch ahead of an optimal matchup against a Pistons squad surrendering the most FanDuel points per game to opposing point guards in 2023-24.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 25-year-old has averaged a career-high 11.5 points this season. But considering the nature of his injury, there's a chance he may not play again during the 2023-24 campaign. Additionally, the 76ers' roster looks slightly different, so Melton could have a tough time being as productive as he was before he went down with the injury. With this in mind, fantasy managers can drop him from their rosters.

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas (ankle, foot) won't play on Thursday against Detroit. Thomas has had a career-year, averaging 20.9 points. Unfortunately for fantasy managers, the 22-year-old has missed 14 games. With no end in sight, he could remain off the floor for Brooklyn's upcoming games versus Charlotte and Cleveland. Cameron Johnson (ankle) also won't suit up on Thursday night, meaning Dorian Finney-Smith and Lonnie Walker IV could be on the floor more than usual, making both men viable fantasy streaming options.

Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe (wrist) is questionable for Thursday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. The 22-year-old has had the best season of his career, averaging 7.3 points and 6.7 rebounds. But he's also missed plenty of time this season. His most recent ailment, a sprained wrist, occurred on Monday versus Memphis. As a result, he wasn't in the lineup on Tuesday in the win over Philadelphia. With Ben Simmons (back) also out, Nicolas Claxton could see more minutes than usual, which is never a bad thing for fantasy purposes. Sharpe's potential absence might open the door for Jalen Wilson to see more action. Unfortunately, Wilson hasn't done enough to earn a spot in nearly all fantasy lineups.