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Timberwolves face the Nets on 3-game win streak

Minnesota hosts Brooklyn looking to extend its three-game win streak

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Rookie Nolan Traore makes most of rare Nets chance —and could be in line for more Egor Dëmin has earned the most trust of the Nets’ five first-round picks. Danny Wolf has displayed his versatility, flirting with double-dou...

3 DAYS AGO • NYPOST.COM

Out with ankle sprain Powell (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Powell will be sidelined for a second straight game with a sprained right ankle. The rookie forward's next chance to play comes Saturday in Minnesota. Powell's vacated minutes should be divvied up among Danny Wolf and Ziaire Williams.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

No-go Sunday Powell (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against Toronto.

Impact Powell sprained his right ankle in Thursdsay's game against the Heat -- the same ankle he sprained in the first game of the season -- and he'll be sidelined for Sunday's contest. The rookie is averaging 6.0 points, 1.9 assists and 1.8 rebounds across 17.7 minutes per game. His next chance to play will come Tuesday at Philadelphia. While he's out, Jalen Wilson and Tyrese Martin could see an uptick in minutes.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Thursday Powell will not return to Thursday's game versus the Heat due to a right ankle sprain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Powell initially sprained his right ankle in Brooklyn's season-opening loss to Charlotte, which forced him to spend six games on the sidelines. The severity of Powell's new ankle sprain isn't clear, but it wouldn't be shocking to see him miss Sunday's matchup with the Raptors. While Powell is out there should be more minutes available for Jalen Wilson.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to locker room Powell went back to the locker room during Thursday's game with an apparent right ankle injury, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Impact Powell seemed to tweak the same right ankle that has given him so much trouble this season, and he was sporting a serious limp as he was helped back to the locker room. For now, Powell should be considered questionable to return.

DECEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17 • NYPOST.COM

Returns to parent club The Nets recalled Powell from the G League's Long Island Nets on Thursday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Following this past Saturday's win over the Pelicans, the Nets had a six-day break in their schedule, so the rookie first-round pick was sent to the G League so that he could continue to see meaningful reps. Powell played in both ends of Long Island's Tuesday/Wednesday back-to-back set versus the College Park Skyhawks and Westchester Knicks, respectively, averaging 7.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.5 steals in 28.7 minutes between those contests. Now that he's back with the parent club, Powell should settle back into the Brooklyn rotation during Friday's game at Dallas.

DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League Brooklyn assigned Powell to the G League's Long Island Nets on Monday.

Impact Brooklyn is off until Dec. 12, so this move will allow the rookie to get some reps in the G League to stay sharp.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Powell (knee) isn't part of the Nets' injury report for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Powell sat out the Nets' most recent game -- the tail end of a back-to-back -- but he'll be a full go for Saturday's contest. In his last 13 games, Powell is averaging 7.2 points, 2.2 assists and 1.9 rebounds across 21.2 minutes.

DECEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

New Orleans faces Brooklyn on 5-game road skid

New Orleans will aim to end its five-game road slide when the Pelicans visit Brooklyn

DECEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Drake Powell proving his defensive prowess has Brooklyn Nets eager for more Drake Powell’s defensive prowess and athleticism have shown to be huge assets for the Brooklyn Nets...

DECEMBER 4 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Sitting out vs. Jazz Powell (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Jazz, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Thursday night is the second day of back-to-back games for the Nets, who've chosen to give Powell a chance to rest for knee injury management. The rookie should return Saturday against the Pelicans. His absence on top of Michael Porter (back) sitting out should allow Danny Wolf and Ziaire Williams to play more minutes in the frontcourt.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Powell proving his defensive prowess has Nets eager for more After coming up with a loose ball in the second quarter, the UNC product sprinted in transition and lobbed a ball up for a Michael Porter Jr...

DECEMBER 3 • NYPOST.COM

Puts up 10 off bench Powell chipped in 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), one rebound, four assists and three steals over 24 minutes during Monday's 116-103 win over the Hornets.

Impact With the absence of Terance Mann (ribs), Powell was able to take advantage of the opportunity, outpacing Tyrese Martin (who started in place of Mann over Powell) in points and minutes. While Mann is slated to return relatively soon, Powell should continue to enjoy an increased role within Brooklyn's rotation in the meantime.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls take on the Nets on 4-game losing streak

Chicago will try to break its four-game skid when the Chicago Bulls take on Brooklyn

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Porter scores 35 points as the Nets beat the Hornets 116-103

Michael Porter Jr. scored 35 points, Noah Clowney had 18 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Charlotte Hornets 116-103

DECEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Ties career-high with 15 points Powell accumulated 15 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal across 24 minutes during Monday's 113-100 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Powell had the second 15-point performance of his young career, as he continues to try to carve out a consistent role for himself. Brooklyn is loaded when it comes to youth, all of them basically interchangeable at this point. There is no reason to run out and add Powell, although the situation in Brooklyn is worth monitoring as we move through the season, just in case Powell can establish himself ahead of his direct competition for minutes.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Powell starting to help Nets shore up weak defense While the bar was set pretty low early on, the Nets have shown improvement on defense after opening the season with some of the worst stats...

NOVEMBER 21 • NYPOST.COM

Drops six in win Powell registered six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 19 minutes during Sunday's 129-106 win over the Wizards.

Impact Powell has now logged exactly six points in four of his last five contests, also averaging 2.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.2 blocks and 1.0 threes made in that span. Powell will continue to backup Terance Mann until Cam Thomas (hamstring) returns later in the season.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in scoring Powell produced 15 points (5-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one steal in 23 minutes during Sunday's 134-98 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Powell took full advantage of his opportunities off the bench, drilling all three of his attempts from beyond the arc. He's seen a sizable uptick in playing time in his last two appearances, logging 27 minutes Friday against Detroit and now 23 minutes Sunday after totaling 11 minutes in his first two games of the new campaign.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Big minutes off bench Friday Powell tallied six points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), four rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes off the bench in Friday's 125-107 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Powell sprained his right ankle in a loss to the 76ers last Sunday and was unavailable for the Nets' ensuing two games before returning to action Friday. Though he had been limited to just 11 total minutes in his prior two appearances for Brooklyn, Powell benefited from extended playing time Friday due to the blowout nature of the contest as well as the absences of Cam Thomas (hamstring) and fellow rookie first-round picks Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore, the latter two of whom were assigned to the G League's Long Island Nets. Thomas is considered weeks away from returning, but Powell could lose out on some minutes once Brooklyn decides to recall Saraf and/or Traore.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Powell (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Powell was upgraded twice during the same morning after previously being ruled out. He's been unable to crack Brooklyn's rotation outside of garbage time thus far, so he's not a lock to see minutes.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Now expected to play Powell (ankle) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against Detroit, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Powell was initially ruled out for this contest, but the forward is now looking to give it a go Friday. He's not guaranteed any rotation minutes, however, and he's likely to see a G League assignment in his future.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Powell (ankle) is out for Friday's game against the Pistons, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact A sprained ankle is set to hold Powell out for a third straight game. The rookie first-rounder's next chance to play arrives Sunday against the Knicks.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Timberwolves face the Nets on 3-game win streak

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Bulls take on the Nets on 4-game losing streak

Porter scores 35 points as the Nets beat the Hornets 116-103