Brooklyn Nets DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) will not take the court on Sunday against Utah. He injured his right shin a week ago and will miss a fourth consecutive game. The Nets also continue to carry other injuries, giving players like Keon Johnson, Tyrese Martin, and Ziaire Williams additional fantasy value. Utah has the second-worst defensive rating in the league but ranks near the top 10 in pace, so Sunday's matchup will be a good one for Brooklyn from a fantasy perspective.

Brooklyn Nets point guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) will remain out on Wednesday against Detroit. He suffered a right shin contusion against Philadelphia last weekend, ending his promising start in Brooklyn. The former Laker averaged a double-double through his first couple of outings with the Nets. Russell's absence has given a further boost to Keon Johnson, Ziaire Williams, and Tyrese Martin. The three have moved to the starting unit, with Cam Thomas (hamstring) and Cameron Johnson (ankle) also recently dropping out of the lineup.

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Russell suffered a right shin contusion during Saturday's game, but it doesn't sound like something that is going to sideline him long term. He'll sit out Monday's game alongside Ben Simmons (calf) which will leave the Nets shorthanded. Keon Johnson and Ziaire Williams should both see expanded roles with Russell and Simmons sidelined. Williams recently came back from injury and is still working his way back to full speed. Johnson is the most consistent streaming option for Monday's game.

Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (shin) is questionable for Monday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. The 28-year-old has played well enough since returning to Brooklyn, averaging 12.7 points, 8.0 assists, and 1.7 steals. Unfortunately, he exited Saturday's loss to the 76ers after only 14 minutes and is now uncertain for Monday night. If Russell isn't available, Ben Simmons (back, calf) would be in line to take over. However, with Simmons questionable and Cam Thomas (hamstring) out, Tyrese Martin, Keon Johnson, and Reece Beekman could split time at the one.

Brooklyn Nets forward Trendon Watford (hamstring) has resumed individual on court exercises and will be re-evaluated for his hamstring strain in one week. Watford has missed each of Brooklyn's last eight games. When healthy he has averaged 8.3 PPG and 2.8 RPG. With such limited run when active, his fantasy impact has been minimal when healthy and barely noticeable when out. That may change when he's active again given Brooklyn's willingness to trade most of its current roster during its rebuild, but there will still need to be some caution taken given his injury-riddled season. Until Watford returns, expect Ziaire Williams and Day'Ron Sharpe to get more time at forward for the Nets.