DECEMBER 6, 2025 • SI.COM
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Kyle Filipowski - Retreating to bench Filipowski won't start against the Knicks on Friday.
Impact With Jusuf Nurkic back in action following a one-game absence due to a right rib contusion, Filipowski will slide to the second unit. Over his last five appearances off the bench, the second-year big man has averaged 9.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 23.4 minutes per contest.
DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Jusuf Nurkic - Available Friday Nurkic (ribs) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Impact After missing Thursday's win over Brooklyn due to a right rib contusion, Nurkic will return for the second leg of the team's back-to-back. With the veteran big man back in action, Kyle Filipowski will likely retreat to the bench. Over his last five appearances, Nurkic has averaged 12.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 24.8 minutes per game.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Drake Powell - 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Noah Clowney - Likely to play Saturday Clowney (back) is probable for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Clowney is dealing with back soreness but is likely to suit up Saturday. The 21-year-old forward has been a mainstay in the starting lineup of late, and he has averaged 17.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.0 blocks in 30.8 minutes per game in his last five outings.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Porter Jr. - Not listed on injury report Porter (back) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Pelicans, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Impact Porter sat out Thursday's loss to the Jazz with that game coming as the second leg of a back-to-back set, but he'll be back in action with his usual minutes Saturday night. Porter's return will likely result in Tyrese Martin or Terance Mann heading back to the second unit.
DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
