Clowney (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
With Ben Simmons (rest) and Clowney unavailable, the Nets will be shorthanded in the frontcourt, as Nic Claxton is available but remains on a minutes limit during the second half of a back-to-back set. Jalen Wilson and Ziaire Williams are candidates for increased roles versus Memphis. Clowney's MRI returned clean Monday morning, and his absence is merely precautionary, so he should have a chance to suit up Friday in Boston.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Questionable for Monday
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Clowney is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to right hip soreness.
This is a new issue for Clowney, and the Nets could err on the side of caution for the second leg of this back-to-back set. In seven regular-season appearances, Clowney has averaged 6.1 points and 3.3 rebounds in 16.1 minutes.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Swats two shots in win
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Clowney recorded seven points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 15 minutes during Friday's 120-112 victory over the Bulls.
Clowney has operated as one of Brooklyn's primary bench options in the frontcourt this season. However, with Ben Simmons expected to sit out the first leg of the team's back-to-back Sunday, Clowney could receive increased playing time.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Slides to bench Wednesday
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Clowney will come off the bench Wednesday versus Memphis while Ben Simmons enters the starting lineup, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Clowney has averaged 17.0 minutes across four appearances this season, and entering the starting lineup Tuesday versus Denver did not yield a bump beyond that average. That being said, the second-year Alabama product will look to capitalize on Nic Claxton's (hamstring) vacated role Wednesday.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Gets starting nod Tuesday
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Clowney will enter the starting five in Tuesday's matchup versus the Nuggets, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With Tuesday being the first game of a back-to-back set, Ben Simmons (back) will rest, and Clowney will join the starters for the first time this season. The 20-year-old has averaged 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals-plus-blocks across 17.3 minutes per game in three regular-season outings thus far.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Team option picked up
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The Nets picked up their 2025-2026 team option for Clowney on Monday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
This transaction was merely a formality for the Nets. Clowney has a bright future with the franchise and is averaging 9.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 0.7 steals in 17.3 minutes through the first three games of the campaign.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Subdued performance in loss
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Clowney racked up seven points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 120-116 loss to the Hawks.
Clowney logged 15 minutes off the bench, less than what managers would have been hoping for. After some early preseason hype, Clowney's assumed role regressed, seeing him fall in drafts, to the point where he was not a must-draft player. Although his per-minute production was more than adequate, it appears as though the playing time is going to come up short. He makes for a nice stash should your league settings be suitable. If and when the Nets fall out of playoff contention, Clowney could certainly step into a larger role.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Moves back to bench Friday
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Clowney is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
The Nets will start Ben Simmons at center, and Clowney will head back to the bench. Given that Nic Claxton (hamstring) is expected to be ready for the regular-season opener against the Hawks next Wednesday, there's a strong chance Clowney will open the season as a backup option in the frontcourt, a role that would limit his fantasy upside considerably.
Clowney will enter the starting lineup for Wednesday's preseason contest against Philadelphia, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Clowney starts in place of Ben Simmons (rest). Clowney continuing to get reps as Brooklyn's hybrid power forward and center is enabled by Nic Claxton's (hamstring) absence as well.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Puts up 11 points off bench
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Clowney finished with 11 points (5-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals across 22 minutes in Monday's 131-92 preseason win over the Wizards.
Clowney is fighting for minutes in the frontcourt ahead of the regular-season opener against the Hawks on Oct. 23, and the big man has been delivering solid performances in the preseason. Clowney has a clear path at logging backup minutes behind Nic Claxton (hamstring) once the regular season begins, as both Trendon Watford and Day'Ron Sharpe, Clowney's most significant threats to earn playing time, are dealing with hamstring injuries and might not be available for the regular-season opener.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Expected to play center minutes
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With Trendon Watford and Day'Ron Sharpe both sidelined by hamstring injuries, Clowney is expected to play backup minutes at center behind Nic Claxton (hamstring), Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Claxton's hamstring injury is reportedly less severe than Watford's and Sharpe's, but either way, Clowney has a clear path to consistent minutes to begin his second season in the NBA. As a rookie, Clowney made only 23 appearances, including four starts to end the regular season. Over the final six games of last season, Clowney averaged 13.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 30.7 minutes per game.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Drills five triples in win
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Clowney converted five three-pointers on eight attempts and tallied 18 points (6-11 FG, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and two turnovers across 34 minutes in Thursday's Summer League win over Orlando.
Clowney was hot from beyond the arc, but there's no reason to overreact to one exhibition game in July. He attempted a total of 33 three-pointers last season and converted only 12 of them, and prior to today's outburst, he had gone 3-of-13 from distance in Las Vegas. Still, Clowney remains an exciting prospect, but as long as Nic Claxton is in Brooklyn, his upside will be muted.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Continues flashing talent
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Clowney totaled 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes during Sunday's 107-86 loss to the 76ers.
Clowney's versatility was on display across Brooklyn's last six contests, posting at least four blocks on two occasions, as well as grabbing 10 rebounds on two occasions, while Sunday marked his third game with 15-plus points and multiple made threes. The 6-foot-10 rookie lacks a defensive niche, but if his shot continues developing and he proves to be able to defend in space, Clowney has the makings of a future rotation player.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Hosts block party
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Clowney ended with 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, seven blocks and one steal across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 106-102 win over the Raptors.
Clowney recorded a season-high seven blocks during Wednesday's win over the Raptors. After registering just four swats over his first 18 appearances in 2023-24, the rookie forward has now tallied 11 over his last three outings. If Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) continues to miss time, Clowney could remain in the starting lineup for Brooklyn's final two games.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Starting Sunday
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Clowney will start Sunday's game against the Kings.
Clowney will get the first start of his young career due to Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) and Nic Claxton (ankle) being out of the lineup. The rookie first-round pick has been impressive over his last two contests, averaging 19.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in 20.5 minutes per game.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Efficient off bench Saturday
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Clowney chipped in 17 points (6-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and four blocks in 24 minutes during Saturday's 113-103 victory over Detroit.
Clowney played a prominent role off the bench for the Nets on Saturday, missing just one shot from the field and rounding a solid stat line due to his defensive contributions, particularly his four blocks. Clowney has been limited to garbage-time minutes most of the season, but his last two performances might be enough to earn more playing time ahead of the final week of the regular season.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Huge numbers in light minutes
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Clowney finished with 22 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 victory over Indiana.
The 22 points and 10 rebounds were both career highs for Clowney, who became just the sixth player in NBA history to reach those statistical benchmarks in 17 minutes or fewer. The rookie first-round pick supplanted Day'Ron Sharpe as Nic Claxton's top backup Wednesday, and based on how he performed, Clowney should be a regular in the Brooklyn rotation for what's left of the season.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Good to go against Chicago
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Clowney (back) is available for Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Clowney has been upgraded from probable to available Friday despite dealing with a back contusion. The rookie forward has averaged 2.6 points and 3.0 rebounds in 10.4 minutes across his last five appearances.
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Nets' Noah Clowney: Probable for Friday
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Clowney is probable for Friday's game against the Bulls due to a back contusion, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
It sounds like Clowney will power through the back issue Friday night. The rookie has played double-digit minutes in three of his last four games, averaging 3.3 points and 3.5 rebounds in 12.0 minutes during that stretch.
