DARIQ WHITEHEAD NEWS

Back with parent club Brooklyn recalled Whitehead from the G League's Long Island Nets on Wednesday.

Impact The Nets are expected to be without multiple key rotation players Wednesday against the Suns in the second leg of a back-to-back set, so Whitehead will be back with the parent club to provide depth on the wing. The 2023 first-round pick has appeared in seven games for Brooklyn this season, averaging 5.9 minutes.

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Clears concussion protocol Whitehead (concussion) is available for Sunday's game against the Nets, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Whitehead missed the Nets' last two games due to a concussion, but he has cleared the NBA's protocol and will return Sunday. The second-year forward out of Duke has played sparingly this season, but he could see meaningful minutes off the bench as the Nets deal with multiple injuries including Cam Thomas (hamstring) and D'Angelo Russell (lower leg).

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Whitehead (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jazz, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Impact Whitehead has missed the past two games for Brooklyn, but he's been upgraded to day-to-day. If he does get the green light to play, Whitehead won't be guaranteed any minutes as he's been out of the rotation for most of the season.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Still out for Friday Whitehead (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Denver, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Whitehead remains in the league's concussion protocol and will miss his second consecutive game Friday. The forward hasn't been able to consistently crack the rotation this season, during which he has averaged 4.2 points across 6.0 minutes per contest in five regular-season appearances.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Enters concussion protocol Whitehead entered the concussion protocol Wednesday and will Brooklyn's game versus Detroit, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Whitehead hasn't been in Brooklyn's rotation recently, so his absence doesn't have many fantasy implications.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Brooklyn Brooklyn recalled Whitehead from the G League's Long Island Nets on Monday, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Whitehead will be available for Monday's game against the Pacers, and he could see some rotation minutes given the amount of injuries the Nets are dealing with.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from G League Brooklyn recalled Whitehead from the G League's Long Island Nets on Sunday.

Impact With the Nets expected to be sellers at the trade deadline, Whitehead is someone who could find himself with a larger role in the near future. He's unlikely to be included in the rotation in Monday's game against the Heat, however.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 18 points Whitehead ended Monday's 128-102 loss to Chicago with 18 points (6-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 24 minutes.

Impact Playing in just his fifth career game, the second-year forward posted multiple career highs for the shorthanded Nets. Fantasy managers will obviously need to see him do it again, but Whitehead is worth monitoring in deeper fantasy formats with the Nets dealing with several injuries on top of their veterans being rumored to be available on the trade market.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA Brooklyn recalled Whitehead from the G League's Long Island Nets on Monday, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact With Dennis Schroder's (ankle) status for Monday's game against the Warriors to be determined, Whitehead has been called up to provide some emergency depth in the backcourt.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Nets recalled Whitehead from the Long Island Nets of the G League on Tuesday.

Impact Whitehead will be available for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets. However, the 20-year-old forward is unlikely to be part of the rotation.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Team option exercised The Nets exercised their 2025-26 team option for Whitehead on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact The Nets also picked up Noah Clowney's option. Whitehead isn't a rotation player for Brooklyn just yet, but the Nets clearly value him as a developmental project.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Dariq Whitehead keeps a good perspective on injury recovery Brooklyn Nets forward Dariq Whitehead did not play like he wanted to during the Las Vegas Summer League, but he still believes in himself.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Starting in Summer League Whitehead is in the starting lineup for the Nets' Summer League game against the Clippers on Sunday, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Whitehead appears to have made a full recovery from a procedure he had in January to address a left shin stress reaction, and has started in both the Nets Summer League games this far. Whitehead played 28 minutes Friday against Indiana and generated five points (1-12 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, an assist, three steals and two blocks.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rookie Dariq Whitehead has shin surgery, done for season Brooklyn Nets first-round draft choice Dariq Whitehead will miss the rest of the season after having surgery on his left shin Monday.The tea...

JANUARY 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Undergoes successful surgery Whitehead underwent successful season-ending surgery on his left shin stress reaction Monday and is expected to need three months to recover, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact As expected, Whitehead will miss the remainder of the 2023-24 season due to the injury, but despite a third surgery in two years, the rookie is expected to be a full participant during the Nets' offseason development program this summer. The Duke product was one of the top high school prospects in 2022 but underwent a procedure on his right foot before his freshman season and needed another surgery following the campaign because the injury didn't heal properly. Injury concerns didn't prevent Brooklyn from using the 22nd overall pick in 2023 to draft Whitehead, and the 19-year-old could still have a bright future if he's able to stay on the court consistently.

JANUARY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for rest of season Coach Jacque Vaughn said Saturday that Whitehead (lower leg) will undergo season-ending surgery, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Whitehead will have to undergo season-ending surgery to deal with a stress reaction in his left shin. The rookie forward made just two appearances for the Nets in 2023-24. Whitehead will look to enter the 2024-25 campaign healthy.

JANUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Dariq Whitehead working through timeline to return from shin injury Nets rookie Dariq Whitehead was diagnosed with a left shin stress reaction last week and will return to action following a full recovery.

JANUARY 25, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Suffers stress reaction Whitehead has been diagnosed with a left shin stress reaction, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact The Nets haven't released a timetable yet and treatment options are being evaluated, but it's likely that Whitehead will miss multiple weeks. The rookie has made just two appearances for the Nets this season with a total of 24 minutes played, so his absence is unlikely to impact the rotation.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Wednesday Whitehead (foot) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Whitehead's absence won't affect Brooklyn's rotation. The rookie forward's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Lakers.

JANUARY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Monday Whitehead is listed as out for Monday's game against the Heat for right foot injury maintenance.

Impact Whitehead hadn't played in a game at the G League level since last Wednesday prior to his call-up to Brooklyn earlier Monday, so his lack of availability comes as somewhat of a surprise. The Nets have eased the rookie first-round pick along slowly this season after he underwent surgery on his right foot in June, as he's regularly taken games off during particularly busy portions of the G League schedule.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League Brooklyn recalled Whitehead (undisclosed) from the Long Island Nets of the G league on Monday.

Impact Whitehead didn't play in Saturday's 116-93 loss to Stockton for undisclosed reasons, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available for Brooklyn's game against Miami on Monday. If he is cleared to suit up, it will likely be in a limited capacity.

JANUARY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to G League The Nets assigned Whitehead to the Long Island Nets of the G league on Thursday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Whitehead played 21 minutes in Wednesday's loss to Milwaukee. However, with most of Brooklyn's regulars back from injury, the rookie forward will continue to develop in the G League.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With NBA club Wednesday Whitehead is available for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, NBA freelance journalist Billy Reinhardt reports.

Impact The Nets are resting Nic Claxton (ankle), Cameron Johnson (knee) and Spencer Dinwiddie (not injury related) on Wednesday, while Lonnie Walker (hamstring) and Ben Simmons (back) remain out, so Whitehead, Armoni Brooks and Keon Johnson will all be available versus Milwaukee and could crack the rotation. Whitehead has made just one NBA appearance this season, recording one point and one block in three minutes during a blowout win over Miami on Nov. 25.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Whitehead has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup against the Magic due to right foot injury maintenance, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Whitehead's NBA debut was delayed while rehabbing from offseason foot surgery. He's been cleared to play in games, but the Nets will continue to be cautious with the rookie, meaning periodic maintenance days could be a regular thing throughout the campaign.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes NBA debut Saturday Whitehead contributed one point (1-2 FT) and one block across three minutes during Saturday's 112-97 victory over the Heat.

Impact After being recalled from the G League's Long Island Nets prior to Saturday, Whitehead made his NBA debut. He saw his limited run in garbage time and doesn't look like he'll be a regular contributor to the rotation anytime soon.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE