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Michael Porter MPJ comes back to haunt Nuggets with 27 points
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 12:29 PM
Michael Porter Jr. accumulated 27 points (8-of-17 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block over 32 minutes on Sunday, leading the Nets to a decisive 127-115 win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Porter came back to haunt his former club by knocking down 8-of-17 shots, including 2-of-6 from beyond the arc, to record his seventh double-double of the season. The 27-year-old playmaking forward didn't appear impacted at all by a two-game absence earlier this week due to illness. He's been a revelation in his Brooklyn debut, delivering top-25 overall fantasy value, averaging 25.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks through 27 games. The Nets have just three games on tap next week when they host the Magic and Clippers before a road tilt against the Grizzlies. |
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Noah Clowney Clowney notches 22 points, six rebounds in win
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 12:27 PM
Noah Clowney recorded 22 points (6-of-10 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), six rebounds, two assists and one block over 29 minutes in Sunday's win over the Nuggets.
Analysis: Clowney played a key role on both ends of the floor for Brooklyn in this one as he poured in eight and 11 points in the first and third quarters, respectively, to help them snap a three-game losing streak. The 21-year-old playmaking forward had little trouble exploiting Denver's lack of interior defenders and also went 4-of-6 from beyond the arc. He's been too hit-or-miss to emerge as a reliable fantasy option in shallow leagues, but he's shown some flashes of big-time all-around upside. |
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Michael Porter BKN starts Dëmin, Mann, Porter, Clowney, Sharpe
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 9:07 AM
NBA Lineups
Egor Dëmin, Terance Mann, Michael Porter Jr., Noah Clowney and Day'Ron Sharpe will start Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Porter is back after a two-game absence and slides back into his usual place in the starting lineup. Danny Wolf heads back to the bench, but the rookie will still be part of the Nets' rotation. That's the lone change to the starting five. |
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Michael Porter Michael Porter Jr. (illness) available Sunday
Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 6:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Michael Porter Jr. (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Porter is back after missing Brooklyn's last two games due to illness. Danny Wolf will likely head to the bench with MPJ available, but managers in deep leagues should consider holding onto the rookie. It isn't the âsilly seasonâ yet, but Wolf will continue to play rotation minutes. |
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Michael Porter Michael Porter Jr. (illness) probable Sunday
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 11:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Michael Porter Jr. (illness) is probable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Porter has missed Brooklyn's last two games due to illness, resulting in Danny Wolf moving into the starting lineup. Wolf may retain that role if MPJ can't play on Sunday, but the probable tag suggests that the veteran forward will be available. |
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Nic Claxton Nic Claxton (personal) out Sunday vs. Denver
Sat, Jan 3, 2026, 11:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nic Claxton (personal) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Claxton remains away from the team for personal reasons, with Sunday's game being the second that he will miss. Day'Ron Sharpe stepped into the starting lineup for Friday's loss to the Wizards, logging 30 minutes. Given the workload, he is worth streaming as long as Claxton is unavailable. |
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Day'Ron Sharpe Day'Ron Sharpe has 14/9/3 in loss to Wizards
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 3:59 PM
Day'Ron Sharpe had 14 points (6-of-12 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: Sharpe was productive in his first start of the season. The 24-year-old center stepped up with Nic Claxton (personal) out, scoring 14 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Sharpe also had three assists and filled the stat sheet with two steals and two blocks. After a game like this, there could be more starts in the future for Sharpe. |
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Noah Clowney Noah Clowney has eight points in loss to Wizards
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 3:52 PM
Noah Clowney had eight points (2-of-13 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, two assists and four steals against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: It was all set up for Clowney on Friday. His 13 field goal attempts with Nic Claxton are a little more than he typically gets, but while the opportunity was there, he simply had an off-night. Clowney missed all eight of his three-point attempts and finished with just eight points in 28 minutes. He was a -12 in the 20-point loss. Clowney and the Nets will look to bounce back Sunday against the Nuggets. |
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Day'Ron Sharpe BKN starts Dëmin, Mann, Wolf, Clowney, Sharpe
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 12:49 PM
Erik Slater
Egor Dëmin, Terance Mann, Danny Wolf, Noah Clowney and Day'Ron Sharpe will start Friday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: The Nets won't have Michael Porter Jr. or Nic Claxton for Friday's game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Mann and Sharpe will start, with the former back in action after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Rockets. The other change is Dëmin, whose return to action pushes Drake Powell to the bench. |
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Terance Mann Terance Mann (hip) available Friday vs. Washington
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 12:06 PM
NBA Injury Report
Terance Mann (hip) is available for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Analysis: Mann is good to go after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Rockets. Nic Claxton is out for personal reasons, so he should slide back into the starting lineup easily. |
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Terance Mann Terance Mann (hip) probable vs. Washington
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 5:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Terance Mann (hip) is probable to play against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: Mann is expected to be back after a one-game absence. Nic Claxton (personal) has been ruled out for this game, so Mann should fill out that starting spot, with Noah Clowney and Danny Wolf shifting down to fill the center minutes. |
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Cam Thomas Cam Thomas (hamstring) ruled out vs. Washington
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 5:48 AM
NBA Injury Report
Cam Thomas (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: Thomas played 23 minutes in Thursday's game, but after missing almost two months with a hamstring injury, they'll sit him out for the second game of this back-to-back. Drake Powell and Tyrese Martin should both see a few extra minutes with Thomas unavailable. |
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Nic Claxton Claxton (personal) ruled out vs. Washington
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 5:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nic Claxton (personal) has been ruled out against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: Claxton will be unavailable for the first time this season. Both Noah Clowney and Danny Wolf started alongside Claxton in Brooklyn's last game, while Day'Ron Sharpe played 19 minutes off the bench in the blowout loss. All three stand to benefit from Claxton's absence, though Clowney should be the best option for fantasy managers. |
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Michael Porter MPJ (illness) remains out vs. Washington
Fri, Jan 2, 2026, 5:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Michael Porter Jr. (illness) has been ruled out against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis: MPJ will miss a second straight game due to this illness. Ziaire Williams started in his place on Thursday and contributed 14 points and five steals, which were a career high. With MPJ out again, Williams has upside as a streaming option. |
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Ziaire Williams Ziaire Williams posts career-high five steals
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:32 PM
Ziaire Williams dropped 14 points (3-of-6 FGs, 6-of-7 FTs), two rebounds, five steals and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Due to injuries, Williams was one of three replacements in the Nets' starting lineup on Thursday. While the scoring was solid, the steals category is where the former first-round pick stood out. Williams' five pilfers were a career-high, and he's recorded at least one in five straight games (11 total). If Michael Porter Jr. remains out, Williams will be worth a look for deep-league managers needing steals, but the offensive production has been inconsistent. |
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Cam Thomas Cam Thomas scores 21 points in 23 minutes
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 2:30 PM
Cam Thomas accumulated 21 points (8-of-13 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), one rebound, one assist and three three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: Due to the amount of time he missed with a hamstring injury, Thomas continues to come off the bench. The good news for fantasy managers is that they know he won't get cheated on the shot attempts when he's in the game. Thomas led the Nets in points and field-goal attempts on Thursday, which should be a common occurrence when Michael Porter Jr. is unavailable. |
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Michael Porter Porter Jr. (illness) downgraded to Out on Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 9:24 AM
Michael Porter Jr. (illness) has been officially ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: That means the Nets will be without Porter Jr., Egor Demin, and Terance Mann on Thursday. While Tyrese Martin could see more minutes, Cam Thomas could see all the usage he can handle on Thursday. Nic Claxton may also see a sizable workload as well. |
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Terance Mann Terance Mann (hip) downgraded to out on Thursday
Thu, Jan 1, 2026, 7:47 AM
Erik Slater
Terance Mann (hip) was downgraded to out for Thursday night's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Mann had been listed as questionable, but he clearly didn't progress as well as the Nets had hoped. Thursday is the first game of a back-to-back, so Mann may return on Thursday. With Egor Dëmin (back) also out and Michael Porter Jr. (illness) listed as questionable, the Nets could be severely short-handed on Thursday. They could increase Cam Thomas' minutes in his third game back and could give extra minutes to Drake Powell or Nolan Traore. |
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Terance Mann Terance Mann (hip) questionable Thursday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:37 AM
Terance Mann (hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Mann had four points in 28 minutes in Monday's loss to the Warriors. The 29-year-old small forward is on the injury report for Thursday with a right hip contusion. With Michael Porter Jr. (illness) also questionable, Tyrese Martin could be back in the rotation against the Rockets. |
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Michael Porter Michael Porter Jr. (illness) questionable Thursday
Wed, Dec 31, 2025, 11:33 AM
Michael Porter Jr. (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Porter is questionable for Thursday with an illness, though he has plenty of time to recover before the game against the Rockets. With Terance Mann also questionable with a hip injury, Tyrese Martin could be in line for an expanded role depending on how the Nets' injury report shakes out. |
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