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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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets' Drake Powell (ankle) out Wednesday at Pacers; full injury report Brooklyn Nets rookie forward Drake Powell has been ruled out for Wednesday's game at the Indiana Pacers, according to the official NBA injur...

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Tuesday Powell (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Powell will miss a second straight game as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. The next chance for him to return to the floor will be Friday against the Pistons.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Powell (ankle) is out for Monday's game against Minnesota, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact After spraining his right ankle in Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Powell will need to miss at least one game because of the injury. His next chance to play comes Wednesday in Indiana. Powell's absence may not clear up a noticeable amount of playing time in the Brooklyn rotation.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Won't return Sunday Powell (ankle) won't return to Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Powell missed time earlier this season due to a sprained right ankle and turned the same ankle in the final seconds of the first quarter. He'll finish with two points (1-1 FG), one assist and one steal across four minutes. His next opportunity to play will come Monday against Minnesota.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to G League The Nets assigned Powell to the G League's Long Island Nets on Thursday.

Impact Powell will join Danny Wolf and Nolan Traore on this G League assignment. Powell has one lone appearance to his name for Brooklyn in what was a seven-minute stint.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report for Wednesday Powell (ankle) is off the Nets' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact The rookie missed two games due to a sprained right ankle and was assigned to practice with the G League's Long Island Nets during Monday's loss to the Rockets. However, he's now available to return to game action. Powell logged seven minutes in last Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Hornets, posting two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Assigned to G League Powell (ankle) was assigned to the Long Island Nets in the G League on Monday.

Impact Powell missed the past two games for Brooklyn with an ankle sprain, but he's been cleared to practice for Long Island with training camp officially underway. Powell is likely to see more opportunities at the NBA level as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Powell (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.

Impact Powell will miss his second consecutive contest after spraining his right ankle in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Hornets. The rookie swingman's next chance to play will come Monday against the Rockets.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Cleveland Powell (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Powell suffered an ankle injury in the season opener against the Hornets. The injury appears severe enough to keep him out for at least one game. The next chance for him to suit up will be Sunday against the Spurs.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23, 2025 • TARHEELTIMES.COM

Turns ankle, doesn't return Powell exited Wednesday's 136-117 loss to Charlotte with 4:38 left in the fourth quarter due to an apparent ankle injury and did not return.

Impact Per Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com, Powell rolled his ankle after stepping on another player's foot. The rookie guard limped to the bench and did not return, and there wasn't an injury update postgame. Powell logged two points (1-1 FG) and two rebounds in seven minutes. Powell didn't enter the game until late in the third quarter when Brooklyn trailed by 15. Keep an eye out for a status update ahead of Friday's game against Cleveland.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Ready to return for Friday Powell (knee) will be available to play in Friday's preseason game against the Suns, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact After missing the entire Las Vegas Summer League and parts of training camp, Powell is ready to return from left knee tendinopathy and get his first taste of NBA game action. It's possible the Nets will have restrictions in place for the rookie first-rounder Friday, and Powell has several players to overcome on the depth chart if he wants to make his way into Brooklyn's Opening Night rotation.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Powell (knee) will not play in Saturday's preseason game against Hapoel Jerusalem, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Powell was able to do some contact drills at the end of September, but he's not quite ready to return yet. According to Slater, Powell will likely make his preseason debut next weekend against the Suns on Oct. 10 or Oct. 12.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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