Brooklyn Nets
Roster
Ruled Out — Out
Ruled Out — Out
Recent official rulings
Egor Demin — Out
Brooklyn's decision keeps Demin under contract through the 2027-28 campaign as the organization continues investing in its young backcourt. The move provides additional long-term stability but doesn't directly impact his immediate fantasy outlook. Demin is currently dealing with a right leg bone bruise and is scheduled to be re-evaluated in one week.
Egor Demin — Out
Demin appears likely to miss multiple games while recovering from the injury, though Brooklyn has yet to establish a definitive timetable for his return. His absence could open additional backcourt minutes for the Nets' remaining guards. A clearer picture of his availability should emerge following next week's reevaluation.
Tyler Bilodeau — Out
Bilodeau will miss a third straight game to begin the regular season due to a right shoulder sprain. The two-way player's absence shouldn't affect the rotation.
Mikel Brown Jr. — Out
Brown missed time in the preseason with an ankle injury and will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set after posting eight points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds and two steals across 20 minutes in Saturday's 125-121 loss to Cleveland. The rookie guard's next chance to play will come Tuesday at Boston, though he's expected to continue facing restrictions for the time being.
Mikel Brown Jr. — Out
Brown missed time in the preseason with an ankle injury and will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set after posting eight points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds and two steals across 20 minutes in Saturday's 125-121 loss to Cleveland. The rookie guard's next chance to play will come Tuesday at Boston, though he's expected to continue facing restrictions for the time being.
Mikel Brown Jr. — Out
"At some point he'll be able to play more minutes, he'll be able to play back-to-backs, but it's not right now," Fernandez said. Brown had six points (2-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 110-103 loss to Charlotte, but his fantasy managers will need to exercise a lot of patience in the early going.
Tyler Bilodeau — Out
This will be Bilodeau's second straight game on the sidelines. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Pacers.
Tyler Bilodeau — Out
Bilodeau is on a two-way contract and was unlikely to crack the rotation right away. He'll likely get plenty of G League reps once he's healthy.
Joshua Jefferson — Out
The rookie first-rounder will now have been sidelined for the entire preseason with a back injury, costing him valuable reps this fall. His status is up in the air for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Hornets.
Joshua Jefferson — Out
Coach Jordi Fernandez confirmed Friday that the rookie is still dealing with back stiffness and isn't ready to return, although Jefferson has participated in portions of team activities and has been doing conditioning work. Fernandez was also unable to confirm whether Jefferson has undergone imaging. With Brooklyn's regular-season opener against Charlotte scheduled for Wednesday, it's safe to rule him out.