Nets guard Mikel Brown Jr. is listed out for Sunday's game against the Pacers, with rest as the reason. Coach Jordi Fernandez said he will keep having restrictions going forward.
What happened
The injury report posted Saturday at 10:39 PM ET lists Brown as out with the detail "Rest · Other." No previous status is attached to the entry. He was cleared from Day-To-Day on Oct. 14, and before that he carried a Day-To-Day tag for a left ankle and leg issue, first listed Sept. 28 and updated Oct. 8. Nets coach Jordi Fernandez said Brown will continue to have restrictions going forward, according to C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News. The report gives Oct. 27 as the expected return date.
What it means for the Nets
The Nets host the Pacers on Sunday at 6:00 PM ET. They are 0-1 and sit 10th in the standings after a loss. Brown, 20, has played one game this season. He averaged 19.8 minutes, 6.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Brooklyn's biggest minutes in the box scores belong to Julius Randle (36.6), Michael Porter Jr. (33.5), Egor Demin (28.9) and Keon Ellis (28.1). Day'Ron Sharpe, Noah Clowney, Chaney Johnson and Moritz Wagner fill out the rotation. Tyler Bilodeau is also out with a shoulder and arm issue.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Brown's status changes before his listed Oct. 27 return date. The Nets have not announced what the restrictions are or how long they will last. Fernandez's wording points to a managed workload when Brown does return, not a full role right away. Brooklyn plays Indiana on Sunday and will look to get its first win of the season.
Is Mikel Brown Jr. playing vs the Pacers on Sunday?
No. He is listed out for Sunday's 6:00 PM ET game against the Pacers, with the detail "Rest · Other."
When will Mikel Brown Jr. be back?
The injury report lists Oct. 27 as his expected return date. Fernandez said Brown will continue to have restrictions going forward. The Nets have not announced the details of those restrictions.