Danny Wolf News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

Lesser role incoming Wolf (rest) is ticketed for a reserve role in 2026-27 after the Nets acquired Julius Randle from Minnesota earlier this offseason.

Impact Wolf closed last season as a starter while the Nets gradually began shutting down most of their key players, but the 2025 first-rounder might even struggle for a significant Opening Night role in 2026-27. Not only did Brooklyn add Randle as its starting power forward, but the team also signed Moritz Wagner and drafted Joshua Jefferson to further upgrade the frontcourt.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Sunday Wolf (rest) won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Thunder, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Wolf will sit out Brooklyn's Summer League finale for rest purposes. The 22-year-old big man will finish the Las Vegas Summer League with averages of 11.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 21.4 minutes per tilt across four outings.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Cold from deep in SL win Wolf finished with 14 points (5-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes in Tuesday's 115-83 Summer League win over Sacramento.

Impact Wolf ended with only nine points in his first Las Vegas Summer League appearance. Since then, the 22-year-old has reached double figures in scoring in his last two Summer League games, though he's shot an inefficient 0-for-6 from deep during that span. Wolf, the 2025 No. 27 overall pick, finished his rookie year by averaging 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.6 blocks and 0.5 steals over 20.8 minutes in 57 regular-season games. He should see routine action in 2026-27, potentially making a few starts here and there when necessary.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 20 in SL loss Wolf closed with 20 points (9-16 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 26 minutes in Saturday's 83-76 Summer League loss to the Hawks.

Impact Wolf showed out offensively, matching teammate Chaney Johnson with a game-high 20 points. Coming off a rookie campaign in which he averaged 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 20.8 minutes per contest across 57 regular-season appearances (15 starts), Wolf will look to use the Summer League to sharpen his game and push for a larger role during the 2026-27 season. That opportunity may be harder to come by, however, after the Nets added Julius Randle at power forward this offseason.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Modest showing in SL win Friday Wolf (back) finished with nine points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one block across 21 minutes in Friday's 91-65 Summer League win over the Knicks.

Impact It wasn't a great performance from Wolf, but it was still an encouraging showing, considering he wasn't available for the California Classic because of a back issue. The 22-year-old appeared in 57 regular-season games for the Nets to begin his NBA career. Although he wasn't a day-to-day producer for the team, he averaged 10.2 points, 2.3 assists, 6.3 rebounds, 0.8 blocks and 0.7 steals over 26.0 minutes in 15 starts. Julius Randle, who was acquired from Minnesota in June, has a firm grasp on the power forward position. While Day'Ron Sharpe is the favorite to start at center, Wolf should have an opportunity to see consistent playing time throughout the 2026-27 campaign.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out Monday Wolf (back) is out for Monday's California Classic Summer League Game against the Warriors Blue, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Wolf will miss a third straight Summer League game due to lower back soreness. His next opportunity to play comes Friday against the Knicks.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Wolf (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's California Classic Summer League game against the Bucks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Wolf is dealing with lower-back soreness and will miss a second consecutive Summer League contest. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Kings.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with back soreness Wolf didn't play in Saturday's 79-76 California Classic Summer League loss to the Kings due to lower-back soreness, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Coach Dutch Gaitley said the Nets want to be smart about Wolf's availability in Summer League, and his next chance to play will come Monday against Warriors Blue. The big man missed Brooklyn's final 11 regular-season games due to an ankle sprain, finishing the 2025-26 campaign with averages of 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 20.8 minutes per contest in 57 regular-season games (15 starts).

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 1 • NYPOST.COM

Brooklyn reshuffles frontcourt Wolf (ankle) is expected to open 2026-27 in a bench role after the Nets acquired Julius Randle ahead of Tuesday's draft.

Impact While Brooklyn did lose Nic Claxton (finger) in the Randle trade, the expectation is that Day'Ron Sharpe is sliding into the top center position next year. Wolf, a 2025 first-rounder, should have a chance to battle for that role in the Las Vegas Summer League as well as during training camp, though Sharpe does possess a veteran's advantage. The Nets also landed Joshua Jefferson near the end of the first round of the 2026 NBA Draft, leaving Wolf to vie with the newcomer as well as Noah Clowney (ankle) for playing time in the frontcourt.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 3 • SI.COM

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Brooklyn will look to end its seven-game road losing streak when the Nets take on Toronto

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Brooklyn faces Milwaukee, aims to break road skid

Brooklyn heads into a matchup against Milwaukee after losing six road games in a row

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Indiana faces Brooklyn on 3-game skid

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APRIL 8 • Associated Press

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APRIL 6 • SI.COM

Milwaukee plays Brooklyn, looks to end road skid

Milwaukee heads into a matchup with Brooklyn after losing three road games in a row

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Washington plays Brooklyn, looks to end road losing streak

Washington comes into a matchup against Brooklyn as losers of four straight road games

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Won't return this year The Nets announced Friday that Wolf (ankle) is being shut down for the rest of the season, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact With the Nets playing out the final string of a losing season, they're taking a cautious approach with the rookie first-rounder. Wolf showed promise at times in his first year, averaging 8.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.2 three-pointers in 20.8 minutes per contest through 57 regular-season games (15 starts). With Wolf's campaign over, Noah Clowney, Josh Minott and Chaney Johnson should help pick up the slack at power forward.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta plays Brooklyn on 3-game win streak

Atlanta comes into a matchup against Brooklyn as winners of three games in a row

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Out indefinitely with ankle sprain Wolf (ankle) has no timetable for a return, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Wolf remains in walking boot due to a sprained left ankle, and the rebuilding Nets are unlikely to be in much of a hurry to push the rookie first-rounder back into the fray. The likes of Ziaire Williams, Drake Powell and Josh Minott should continue to soak up more playing time going forward.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Wolf (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Charlotte.

Impact Wolf will miss a fifth consecutive contest due to a left ankle sprain and continues to be ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. The rookie first-rounder's next chance to play will come Friday against the Hawks. In the meantime, Josh Minott and Jalen Wilson (illness) are candidates for increased playing time.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte takes on Brooklyn for conference showdown

Brooklyn takes on Charlotte in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Brooklyn plays Sacramento on home slide

Brooklyn comes into a matchup with Sacramento after losing four home games in a row

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Wolf (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against Sacramento.

Impact It will be Wolf's fourth consecutive absence. With the Nets going nowhere near the playoffs, it's hard to tell if the rookie will be back on the floor again this season. As far as Sunday's contest is concerned, Ziaire Williams should be considered a favorite to remain in the starting lineup.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friday Wolf (ankle) won't play Friday versus the Lakers.

Impact This will be Wolf's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not encouraging that he continues to get ruled out a full day in advance of tipoff. For now, he should be considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup with Sacramento.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

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