Drake Powell News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

Pistons rout Nets 130-77 in most-lopsided victory in franchise history

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FEBRUARY 2 • Associated Press

Coming off bench Thursday Powell is not in the Nets' starting lineup against the Nuggets on Thursday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact The rookie first-rounder has started in each of his last eight outings, though he played just eight minutes during the Nets' 106-102 loss to the Suns on Tuesday. The Nets will roll with a starting lineup of Nolan Traore, Terance Mann, Michael Porter, Danny Wolf and Nic Claxton for Thursday's contest.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Goes invisible in loss Powell had no counting stats over eight minutes during Tuesday's 106-102 loss to the Suns.

Impact Ziaire Williams and Cam Thomas ended up playing the lion's share of the minutes at shooting guard Tuesday. Powell appears to have a tenuous hold on the starting role that he's had for the past eight games, during which the rookie first-rounder has averaged 7.1 points, 1.8 assists and 1.5 rebounds in 22.1 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod again Powell had 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and three assists across 25 minutes during Monday's 126-117 loss to the Suns.

Impact Powell started for the fourth straight time, ending with another serviceable line. Brooklyn has so many young pieces to choose from at the moment, knowing who is going to step up on any given night is anyone's guess. Even as a starter, Powell has fallen well short of the mark when it comes to standard league value, averaging just 10.0 points and 2.0 three-pointers in 24.5 minutes over the past three games.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Powell (knee) is off the injury report for Monday's game against the Suns.

Impact After missing Sunday's loss in Chicago for knee injury management, Powell is set to return to the lineup Monday. The rookie first-rounder has logged at least 24 minutes in three consecutive games (all starts), and Powell could see a rise in usage in the backcourt due to the absence of Cam Thomas (hamstring).

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee injury Powell won't play in Sunday's game against Chicago due to left knee injury management, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Powell was held to three points in 24 minutes Friday against the Bulls, and he'll now take a seat for Brooklyn's upcoming clash. He figures to have a decent chance to play Monday against Phoenix.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Powell cracks starting lineup for Brooklyn Nets One significant alteration this week was the insertion of rookie Drake Powell into the Brooklyn...

JANUARY 17 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Season-high 16 points Wednesday Powell notched 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and two assists in 24 minutes during Wednesday's 116-113 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Making his second career start, Powell scored a season-high 16 points Wednesday. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 7.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 21.0 minutes per contest through seven games this month, so Powell appears to still have some work to do before commanding more fantasy attention.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy's 34 points and Bey's clutch play push the Pelicans past the Nets, 116-113

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JANUARY 15 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Powell will start against Dallas on Monday.

Impact The 20-year-old swingman will get the starting nod for just the second time this season due to Egor Demin (foot) being sidelined. Powell has appeared in five games (one start) so far this month, during which he has averaged 5.8 points across 19.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Powell (knee) will be available for Monday's game against Dallas.

Impact Powell is back off the injury report after getting some maintenance Sunday against the Grizzlies. The rookie is averaging 16.6 minutes per contest over his last two appearances.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Thomas revisits unusual role to help along Nets future At 24 years old and in his fifth NBA season, Thomas is the veteran of a group also including Danny Wolf (21 years old), Nolan Traore (19) an...

JANUARY 11 • NYPOST.COM

Won't go Sunday Powell (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Powell will miss the front end of this back-to-back set due to left knee injury management, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against Dallas. With the rookie first-rounder being joined on the sidelines by Michael Porter (rest) and Ziaire Williams (illness), Jalen Wilson, Danny Wolf and Tyrese Martin are candidates for increased playing time.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Nets take on the Nuggets on 3-game skid

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JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Reverting to bench role Friday Powell is not in the Nets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Friday.

Impact Powell made his first NBA start against the Rockets on Thursday and finished with eight points, one assist, one steal and two turnovers over 25 minutes. The rookie first-rounder will revert to the bench Friday while Terrance Mann and Egor Demin return to the starting lineup.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Making first NBA start Thursday Powell is in the Nets' starting lineup against the Rockets on Thursday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact The rookie first-rounder will make his first NBA start Thursday due to the absences of Egor Demin (back), Michael Porter (illness) and Terance Mann (hip). Powell is averaging 5.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.7 steals over 17.7 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Saturday Powell (ankle) is no longer on the injury report and will be available for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Powell is set to return from a two-game absence. This doesn't mean he'll have a lot of fantasy upside, though. The first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has yet to start a game in 2025-26 and is averaging a mere 6.0 points and 1.8 rebounds on 17.7 minutes per contest across 19 regular-season appearances.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves face the Nets on 3-game win streak

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

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • 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...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 17, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Pistons rout Nets 130-77 in most-lopsided victory in franchise history

Murphy's 34 points and Bey's clutch play push the Pelicans past the Nets, 116-113

Nets take on the Nuggets on 3-game skid

Timberwolves face the Nets on 3-game win streak