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Won't play vs. Cleveland Powell (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Powell suffered an ankle injury in the season opener against the Hornets. The injury appears severe enough to keep him out for at least one game. The next chance for him to suit up will be Sunday against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Cleveland Wolf (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Wolf will miss a second straight game to start the season due to an ankle injury. The next opportunity for him to make his rookie debut will be Sunday against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie report card: Hornets' youngsters pass the first test with flying colors It's one game, but one game was enough to get Charlotte Hornets fans excited about basketball again after watching their team dismantle the...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Notches 13 points Mann finished Wednesday's 136-117 loss to Charlotte with 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 19 minutes.

Impact Mann started this game in the backcourt, but the score got out of hand quickly and the Nets spread the minutes out to a total of 13 players. Mann is likely to be a big part of the rotation early on, but his lack of peripheral stats really limits his upside. Throughout his regular-season career, Mann has averages of 0.6 steals, 0.2 blocks and 0.8 three-pointers in 22.1 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looks good in debut Saraf registered eight points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Saraf drew the start at point guard for Opening Night and showcased some solid upside despite some struggles shooting the ball. The bad news for Saraf is that Egor Demin was even more impressive, finishing with 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes. Although both players are in a heated battle for playing time, it's fair to wonder if they will get the chance to play alongside each other as well in what is going to be a developmental season for the team.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Connects on four threes Demin registered 14 points (4-6 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Demin made his NBA regular-season debut off the bench and, despite being on a minutes restriction while recovering from a plantar fascia tear, logged solid playing time and impressed with his shooting by knocking down four three-pointers. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the BYU product's blend of size at 6-foot-8, advanced ball-handling and point guard instincts make him a unique and promising young talent.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spark off bench in loss Sharpe provided 14 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 14 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Sharpe stepped up off the bench and delivered when called upon, scoring an efficient 14 points -- a mark he reached or surpassed just four times in 50 regular-season games last year. Though he's firmly behind Nic Claxton on the depth chart, his strong showing on opening night proved that he can still fill up the stat sheet and make an impact in limited minutes.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 17 in loss Claxton contributed 17 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 loss to Charlotte.

Impact Claxton led the Nets in scoring during their season-opening loss, reaching 17 points -- a mark he hit or surpassed just six times last season. However, he pulled down only four rebounds, a notable dip from the 7.4 boards he averaged across 70 regular-season games last year and his 7.7 career average. While Brooklyn overhauled its roster with many new additions, particularly through the draft, Claxton remains entrenched as the team's starting center.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Turns ankle, doesn't return Powell exited Wednesday's 136-117 loss to Charlotte with 4:38 left in the fourth quarter due to an apparent ankle injury and did not return.

Impact Per Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com, Powell rolled his ankle after stepping on another player's foot. The rookie guard limped to the bench and did not return, and there wasn't an injury update postgame. Powell logged two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds in seven minutes. Powell didn't enter the game until late in the third quarter when Brooklyn trailed by 15. Keep an eye out for a status update ahead of Friday's game against Cleveland.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 inefficient points Thomas produced 15 points (2-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 11-13 FT), two assists, one rebound, one block and two turnovers in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 loss to the Hornets.

Impact Thomas is essentially the only guy on this Brooklyn team who can create his own shot, so he's going to get all the shots he can handle this season. He'll be scoring in bunches with regularity, but his value will be limited, as he rarely brings peripheral stats to the box score. He is who he is.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stock up, stock down: Evaluations from the Hornets' season-opening win over Brooklyn The Charlotte Hornets brought the energy to the season opener and took firm control early, leading to a 136-117 win over the Brooklyn Nets....

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Hornets Start Season Strong With Historic Offensive Explosion vs. Nets Charlotte's youthful roster put together an unprecedented opening performance.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Needs 15 shots to score 12 points Porter was held to 12 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 season-opening loss to the Hornets.

Impact Porter is one of the best catch-and-shoot players on this Nets team by a wide margin, although with Brooklyn lacking a true playmaker, it could be tough for him to truly utilize his shot-making abilities. He'll get plenty of opportunities as one of the better offensive players on this team, but since opposing teams will be able to zero in on him, he'll likely struggle from an efficiency standpoint.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Miller scores 25 in return as Hornets beat Nets 136-117 in season opener

Brandon Miller scored 25 points in his first game since Jan. 15, Miles Bridges added 18 points and 11 rebounds, and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Brooklyn Nets 136-117 in thei...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting vs. Hornets Saraf is starting Wednesday's season opener against the Hornets, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact The rookie first-rounder will get the nod over Egor Demin for Opening Night. Saraf and Demin will likely remain in a heated competition for the starting job going forward.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Nets vs Hornets: Live Stream NBA, TV Channel The Brooklyn Nets start their 2025-26 campaign by traveling to the Spectrum Center to face the Charlotte Hornets.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Ruled out for Wednesday Wolf has been ruled out for Wednesday's season opener against the Hornets due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Brooklyn's first-round pick will begin the year on the sidelines, although he wasn't expected to be a large part of the rotation right out of the gates. His next chance to play will come Friday against the Cavs, and for now, he should be considered questionable for that one.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be limited to begin season Demin will have his minutes limited to begin the season, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact The Nets haven't offered a specific minutes restriction, but they appear to be exercising caution with their rookie first-rounder after he missed much of training camp with a plantar fascia tear. Demin holds plenty of upside as a 6-foot-8 point guard, but he'll likely be a work in progress and have his share of growing pains in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Nets exercise team option on F/C Noah Clowney The Brooklyn Nets picked up the fourth-year team option on forward/center Noah Clowney on Wednesday.Clowney, 21, is earning about $3.4 milli...

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

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