DECEMBER 8, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Nets coach Jacque Vaughn wants to reduce Kevin Durant's minutes Brooklyn Nets coach Jacque Vaughn has made it a priority to reduce Kevin Durant’s minutes.
Mark Williams - Won't play Friday Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Williams has been dealing with a sprained left ankle and will be held out for a fourth consecutive game. His continued absence shouldn't impact Charlotte's rotation.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Dennis Smith Jr. - Still unavailable Friday Smith (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Smith will be unavailable for a seventh consecutive game due to a left ankle sprain. He doesn't yet have a timetable to return, but his next chance to suit up will be Sunday against Philadelphia.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
P.J. Washington - Not on injury report Washington (eye) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against New York.
Impact Washington exited Wednesday's game against the Nets due to a right eye injury that he sustained in the fourth quarter, but the issue won't impact his availability two days later. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 15.0 points, 4.6 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 32.2 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LaMelo Ball - Remains out Friday Ball (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Impact It's not yet clear when Ball will be able to return to game action as he continues to recover from a sprained left ankle. Dennis Smith (ankle) is also out, so Terry Rozier and Theo Maledon should operate as the Hornets' top two point guards Friday.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ben Simmons back on Friday after missing last four games Michael Scotto: Ben Simmons is expected to return tomorrow night as the Nets host the Hawks at Barclays Center. The first 10,000 fans in att...
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Yuta Watanabe - Ruled out Friday Watanabe (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
Impact Watanabe recently resumed 3-on-3 work and hoped to return to action Friday or Saturday, but he'll be unavailable for at least one more game due to his strained right hamstring. Whether he'll be able to return Saturday against the Pacers remains to be seen.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
