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Nets' E.J. Liddell: Hands out four assists off bench
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Liddell notched one point (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 28 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Kings.
The two-way player is seeing fairly steady action for the Nets, appearing in seven of their last eight contests. With Michael Porter (hamstring) out for multiple weeks, the door is open for Liddell to seize a more prominent role. That said, he has averaged just 3.6 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 0.9 blocks in 14.0 minutes per game over his last eight outings for Brooklyn.
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Nets' Malachi Smith: Puts up season-high 18 points
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Smith ended Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Kings with 18 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals in 29 minutes.
It was Smith's finest effort since joining the Nets on a 10-day contract last week. Over five appearances for Brooklyn, the 26-year-old has averaged 6.4 points, 2.6 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 18.6 minutes per game while shooting 50.0 percent from the field. It remains to be seen if Smith has played well enough to earn another deal with the Nets.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Scores season-high 22 points
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Saraf closed Sunday's 126-122 loss to the Kings with 22 points (10-20 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes.
The 22 points were a season high for Saraf, who crossed the 20-point marker for the first time this season. With the Nets playing out the final weeks of a losing campaign, Brooklyn should continue getting an extended look at the rookie first-rounder. Over his last six contests, Saraf has averaged 12.3 points, 4.5 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 27.1 minutes per game.
Wolf sustained a left ankle injury in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Kings and will not return, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports. He'll finish with nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and four rebounds across 12 minutes.
Wolf turned his left ankle and limped off the court before being helped to the locker room. The rookie first-rounder faces a short turnaround if he hopes to play Monday in Portland, so he can be considered highly questionable for that one until Brooklyn provides an update on his status. If he's forced to miss time, Josh Minott, Chaney Johnson and E.J. Liddell would be candidates for increased playing time.
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Nets' Terance Mann: Starting in return
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Mann will start Sunday's game against the Kings, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Mann will return from a one-game absence due to an illness and enter the starting five. As a starter this season (47 games), the 29-year-old has averaged 7.6 points, 3.5 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 25.9 minutes per tilt.
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Nets' Terance Mann: Available versus Sacramento
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Mann (illness) will suit up for Sunday's game against Sacramento.
Mann was initially listed as probable heading into Sunday's contest after missing Friday's loss to New York due to an illness. With Noah Clowney (wrist), Michael Porter (hamstring) and Nic Claxton (rest) unavailable, Mann might work his way back into the starting lineup. The 29-year-old wing has started in 47 games during the 2025-26 regular season, and as a starter he has averaged 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.8 threes and 0.7 steals over 25.9 minutes per game.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Remains out Sunday
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Clowney (wrist) won't play Sunday in Sacramento, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.
Clowney suffered a sprained right wrist in Wednesday's loss to OKC, and he was subsequently ruled out for Friday's game against New York. His next chance to suit up will be Monday in Portland. Without Clowney in the rotation, Ziaire Williams, averaging 11.4 points, 2.6 boards, 0.6 assists and 2.0 steals in eight starts this year, will presumably remain with the first five.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Ruled out versus Kings
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Claxton (rest) won't play in Sunday's game in Sacramento, according to Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.
Claxton won't suit up for the first of back-to-back contests to rest. He'll likely be back Monday in Portland. With Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) done for the remainder of the campaign, the Nets will need to go small Sunday, and Danny Wolf should absorb most of the minutes underneath the basket.
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Nets' Terance Mann: Likely to face Kings
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Mann (illness) is probable for Sunday's game against Sacramento, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Mann is on track to return from a one-game absence due to illness. The 29-year-old should play a decent role off the bench Sunday, if available. He's played between 16 and 18 minutes in each of his last three appearances.
Etienne (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Friday in the Nets' 93-92 loss to the Knicks.
Though Brooklyn was without five players Friday, head coach Jordi Fernandez still elected to leave Etienne, Jalen Wilson and E.J. Liddell out of his 10-man rotation. Etienne had been a more regular presence in the rotation than the other two players of late, appearing in each of the previous six contests while averaging 8.5 points, 2.2 three-pointers, 1.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 16.7 minutes per contest. Brooklyn could get Terance Mann (illness) back for its next game Sunday in Sacramento, making it difficult to count on Etienne regaining a spot on the second unit.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Struggles continue Friday
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Claxton supplied eight points (4-7 FG) and seven rebounds in 22 minutes during Friday's 93-92 loss to New York.
Claxton has been slumping badly in recent weeks, and Friday's loss means he's now scored in double digits in just two of his nine appearances since the beginning of March. Over that stretch, the veteran big man has averaged just 7.2 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, as this month has been his least productive of the season by a wide margin.
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Nets' Josh Minott: Goes for 22 points in tight loss
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Minott accumulated 22 points (8-13 FG, 6-9 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 26 minutes during Friday's 93-92 loss to New York.
Minott came close to matching the career-best 24-point output he had against the Hawks on March 12, and the four-year veteran is making the most of his expanded opportunities of late. Minott has logged at least 20 minutes off the bench in four of his last five appearances, a stretch in which he's posted double-digit scoring figures three times. He's averaging 15.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.2 blocks per game in that five-game span.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Sniffs double-double
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Traore amassed 11 points (3-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal over 24 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 93-92 loss to New York.
Traore had a rough shooting performance and needed 11 shots to score 11 points, but fantasy managers will gladly overlook the shooting woes if Traore continues to deliver decent numbers in several categories. He finished just three assists away from notching a double-double, something he hasn't accomplished since Feb. 9, and this was the second straight game in which he had at least 10 points and six assists. The rookie has started in every one of his 16 appearances since the All-Star break, and with Egor Demin (foot) out for the rest of the campaign, he should continue to see regular playing time in the final weeks of the regular season.
Williams will start Friday's game against New York, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With Noah Clowney (wrist) out, Williams will get the starting nod for the third time this month. As a starter this season (seven games), he has averaged 10.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 24.6 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Out Friday, doubtful for Sunday
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Clowney (wrist), who's out for Friday's game against the Knicks, is doubtful for Sunday's contest versus the Kings, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Clowney is having his right wrist sprain evaluated, which will likely cost him at least two games. In his absence, the door is open for the likes of Chaney Johnson, Ziaire Williams and Drake Powell to claim a more sizable role.
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Nets' Terance Mann: Listed out Friday
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Mann (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Mann was previously listed as questionable by the Nets. He's a minor part of the rotation, but his absence may open things up a bit for Drake Powell.
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Nets' Ziaire Williams: Cleared to play
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Williams (foot) is good to go Friday against the Knicks.
Williams will shake off his questionable tag for this contest. Over his last three appearances, he's averaging 7.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 20.2 minutes per contest. Williams should continue to play an elevated role as long as Michael Porter (hamstring), Noah Clowney (wrist) and Terance Mann (illness) remain sidelined.
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