Nolan Traore News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

First NBA Rookie Debut Patch Card Sells Nolan Traore becomes the first player in the NBA to have his one-of-one Rookie Debut Patch autograph sell. It sold for more than $25,000.

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

Out for Summer League Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks announced Monday that Traore underwent right knee surgery and won't play in Summer League, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Although Traore won't play in Summer League, he's expected to be 100 percent by training camp. During his rookie campaign, Traore averaged 8.9 points, 3.8 assists and 1.8 rebounds while shooting 38.0 percent from the field in 22.2 minutes per showing across 56 regular-season games (31 starts).

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Could revert back to reserve role Traore (illness) has another obstacle for minutes in the backcourt after the Nets chose Mikel Brown in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Impact Traore had a hard time sticking with Brooklyn in the early stages of 2025-26, spending most of his time with the G League's Long Island Nets. His role changed drastically during the second half of the year, however, as the 2025 first-rounder started on effectively a full-time basis from Jan. 29 onward. The Nets have a logjam in the backcourt, featuring Egor Demin (foot), Drake Powell and Ben Saraf along with Brown, so Traore may have to settle for a reserve role to begin 2026-27.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 22 • SI.COM

Won't suit up Sunday Traore (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Impact The rookie first-rounder is under the weather and will miss Brooklyn's regular-season finale. Traore saw limited action early in the campaign but eventually earned a more sizable role, and he'll finish the season with averages of 8.9 points, 3.8 assists and 1.8 rebounds while shooting 38.0 percent from the field in 22.2 minutes per showing across 56 regular-season games (31 starts).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play vs. Toronto Traore (illness) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raptors.

Impact It looks like Traore will not be available for Sunday's regular-season finale while battling through an illness. Tyson Etienne, Malachi Smith and Drake Powell should all see an uptick in playing time if Traore is indeed ruled out.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Traore is questionable to play Sunday in Toronto due to an illness, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact If Traore can't give it a go Sunday, Drake Powell would likely pick up most of his minutes. Check back for official word on Traore closer to Sunday's tipoff.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Traore isn't listed on Brooklyn's injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Bucks.

Impact Traore played only nine minutes against the Bucks on Tuesday and sat out Thursday's loss to Indiana for rest purposes. While he's available, it's unclear how many minutes the rookie will play in Brooklyn's penultimate regular-season game.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Indiana Traore (rest) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Traore will sit out the front end of this back-to-back, and his next chance to play will come Friday in Milwaukee. With the rookie first-rounder unavailable, Ben Saraf and Malachi Smith are candidates for increased run.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Indiana faces Brooklyn on 3-game skid

Indiana is looking to break its three-game skid with a victory against Brooklyn

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Not starting Tuesday Traore won't start in Tuesday's game against Milwaukee, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Traore has been a fixture in the starting lineup since the end of January. However, with head coach Jordi Fernandez evaluating things for next season, Ben Saraf (back), who was upgraded to available after missing Sunday's 121-115 win over Washington, will re-enter the starting lineup, sending Traore to the bench.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 23 points in win Traore racked up 23 points (7-18 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and seven assists in 28 minutes during Sunday's 121-115 win over the Wizards.

Impact Traore recorded a season-high 23 points as the Nets improved to 19-59 on the season. He's shooting 35.6 percent from the field over his last six games with averages of 12.0 points, 5.5 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 25.4 minutes per contest.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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

Jordi Fernàndez, Jalen Wilson and Nolan Traore Postgame Press Conferences vs Washington

APRIL 5 • YOUTUBE

Nolan Traore scores 23 points, Jalen Wilson adds 19 and Nets beat Wizards 121-115

Nolan Traore hit five 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and seven assists, Jalen Wilson added 19 points and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Washington Wizards 121-115

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

WIZARDS at NETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | April 5, 2026

APRIL 5 • YOUTUBE

Posts decent final line Traore produced 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 141-107 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Traore put together a solid shooting line and knocked down a pair of threes after going 0-for-2 from deep in his previous showing Tuesday against Charlotte. He more notably tallied a team-high three steals and collected his first swat since March 23. The rookie guard appears back on track after a few tough games down the stretch of March, as he's averaging 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 1.3 steals in his last three outings.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in win Traore supplied 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 116-99 win over the Kings.

Impact Traore was second only to Ochai Agbaji (18) in scoring Sunday. The rookie is averaging 10.1 points, 5.1 assists, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.1 three-pointers over his last seven games, but he's shooting an abysmal 29.6 percent from the field.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

KINGS at NETS | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | March 29, 2026

MARCH 30 • YOUTUBE

Nets rout Kings 116-99 to end 10-game losing streak

Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench and the Brooklyn Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 win over the Sacramento Kings

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Makes defensive impact Friday Traore had nine points (4-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, seven assists and four steals across 26 minutes during Friday's 116-99 loss to the Lakers.

Impact The four steals were a season high for the rookie. Traore's offensive contributions have been shaky in March, however, and through 13 games this month he's averaging 9.3 points, 4.0 assists, 1.8 boards, 1.2 threes and 0.8 steals in 21.8 minutes while shooting a rough 32.8 percent from the floor.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Traore (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Traore received a scheduled night off Wednesday, but he's been given the green light to suit up for Friday's tilt. The 19-year-old is averaging 9.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in his last five outings.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic leads Los Angeles against Brooklyn after 43-point performance

Los Angeles hosts the Brooklyn Nets after Luka Dončić scored 43 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 137-130 win against the Indiana Pacers

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Tagged out for Wednesday Traore is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors for rest purposes, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Traore will get the night off after appearing in six straight games for the Nets. Ben Saraf and Tyson Etienne should be in for more work with Traore sidelined.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Monk's late scoring flurry helps the Kings hold off Nets 126-122

Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Bro...

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

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