The Nets announced Monday that Demin (foot) will miss the rest of the season, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Brooklyn has been managing Demin's workload since the preseason, as the guard has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot all year, and the team is proceeding with an abundance of caution to get the issue fully resolved. Demin will end his rookie campaign with averages of 10.3 points, 3.3 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 2.4 three-pointers in 25.2 minutes per contest through 52 regular-season games. With the rookie first-rounder's season finished, the Nets should turn to Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf to handle the bulk of the ball-handling duties to close out the season.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Won't play Saturday
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Demin (foot) is out for Saturday's game in Detroit.
This will be Demin's fourth consecutive game on the inactive list, and it's not a great sign that he continues to get ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. For now, Demin should be considered doubtful for Monday's matchup with Memphis, which will be the first game of a back-to-back set.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Another absence coming
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Demin (foot) won't play in Thursday's game against Miami, per C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News.
The rookie first-rounder's absence is running up to three games for left plantar fascia injury management. Terance Mann is lined up for a third consecutive start at shooting guard Thursday, with Nolan Traore also being set for a rise in ball-handling duties at point guard.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Demin (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Miami, Collin Helwig of NetsDaily reports.
Demin will miss a second straight game while managing a left plantar fascia injury. In his absence, Nolan Traore, Terance Mann, Ziaire Williams and Ben Saraf could see increased playing time. Demin's next opportunity to return will come Thursday in a rematch against Miami.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Won't play Sunday
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Demin (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
This is a maintenance day for the rookie related to his left foot issue. With Demin sidelined, the Nets will likely lean more heavily on Nolan Traore, Terance Mann and Ziaire Williams.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Struggles with shot
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Demin closed with three points (1-10 FG, 1-8 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 105-86 loss to the Thunder.
Demin was ice cold against the reigning champs, finishing with only three points and missing seven of his eight three-point attempts. He averages 2.5 made threes per game, which is second best among rookies behind only Kon Knueppel (3.4). Hopefully he gets back on track in Brooklyn's next game Sunday against the Hawks.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Racking up triples
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Demin chipped in 13 points (3-8 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 115-110 loss to the Pacers.
Now that Cam Thomas is out of the mix altogether, the Nets could be even more inclined to give Demin an extended look during the final third of the season. It's been a rocky ride so far for the rookie first-rounder, who has shown plenty of upside as a shooter with averages of 13.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 three-pointers in 27.6 minutes per contest in his last eight games.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Out for Monday
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Demin (rest) won't play Monday against the Bulls.
Monday's game is not part of a back-to-back set and Demin only logged 26 minutes his last time out, so it's a bit surprising that he's getting hit with a random rest day. Michael Porter (knee) will join Demin on the sidelines Monday evening, so guys like Nolan Traore and Noah Clowney should be very busy on offense. Meanwhile, Demin's next chance to take the floor will come Wednesday against the Pacers.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Posts 12 points in defeat
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Demin supplied 12 points (3-11 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 126-89 loss to the Clippers.
Demin continues to solidify his role in the backcourt, and the 2025 first-round pick figures to be a key piece of a youth-based rebuild that could begin as early as the upcoming trade deadline, with veterans like Michael Porter and Cam Thomas potentially heading elsewhere. Demin has outplayed fellow first-rounder Nolan Traore, and both rookies could see an enhanced role down the stretch if Thomas or Porter is shipped out of town.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Absent from injury report
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Demin (foot) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, per Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today.
The Nets gave Demin the night off in Monday's loss to the Suns, but the team is clearing the rookie first-rounder for Wednesday's action. Demin is showing plenty of promise recently, averaging 14.1 points, 3.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 3.4 three-pointers in 27.7 minutes per game over his last 14 outings while shooting 45.3 percent from deep.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Not listed on injury report
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Demin (foot) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game in New Orleans.
Demin was rested on the second leg of a back-to-back set during Monday's loss to the Mavericks, but he'll be back in action Wednesday evening. Demin's return will likely send Drake Powell back to the second unit, and Tyrese Martin's minutes could dip a bit.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Scores 18 points with full line
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Demin chipped in 18 points (5-9 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 104-103 overtime loss to the Magic.
Demin was quiet for most of the game, but with just five seconds left in regulation, he drilled a huge triple to send the game to overtime. The late, three-point make was just his second bucket of the evening, but he caught fire during the overtime period and scored 10 of his 18 points during the final frame. The rookie has been in a nice rhythm over the past four games, flirting with top-75 numbers behind averages of 16.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 4.3 triples and 1.0 steals per game.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Knocks down four triples Sunday
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Demin tallied 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 30 minutes during Brooklyn's 96-81 win over Toronto on Sunday.
Demin helped close things out in the fourth quarter with nine points on a trio of three-pointers, and he finished Sunday's contest as the Nets' third-leading scorer behind Michael Porter (24) and Noah Clowney (19). It was the fifth time this season that Demin connected on four triples in a game, and since permanently entering the starting lineup Nov. 7, he has averaged 10.4 points, 3.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.2 threes and 0.9 steals over 25.1 minutes per game.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Bounces back with big line
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Demin closed Sunday's 127-82 win over the Bucks with 17 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 26 minutes.
Demin was called out by his head coach for his recent dud against the Mavericks on Friday, so credit to the rookie for bouncing back. Through 22 regular-season games, Demin holds averages of 8.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3.2 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Barely visible in loss
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Demin ended Friday's 119-111 loss to Dallas with three points (1-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 18 minutes.
Despite continuing to start, Demin has been mostly a non-factor over the past two weeks. In five games during that time, he has averaged just 6.6 points, 3.6 assists and 1.0 three-pointers in 23.1 minutes per game. It does appear as though he has locked down the starting point guard spot, providing managers with a fantasy floor from which to work. With that said, he should be looked upon as more of a stash at this point.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Will play Sunday
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Demin (neck/jaw) is available for Sunday's game against the Raptors, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Demin will shed his probable tag and play through neck and jaw soreness Sunday. The rookie has started the past seven games for the Nets, averaging 10.1 points, 4.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 23.7 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Drains four triples vs. Toronto
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Demin posted 16 points (5-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block over 28 minutes during the Nets' 119-109 loss to the Raptors on Tuesday.
Making the third start of his NBA career Tuesday, the rookie first-rounder drained a team-high four triples en route to a career-high 16 points. Demin has started the Nets' last three games, and he will likely remain in the starting five for as long as Cam Thomas (hamstring) is sidelined.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Won't play Monday
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Demin (foot/rest) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Despite sitting out preseason action due to a plantar fascia tear, Demin has appeared in each of the Nets' first three regular-season games, all off the bench. However, the rookie will take a seat for the second half of Brooklyn's back-to-back set, which will likely be a trend as Demin navigates a tricky injury. Ben Saraf, Jalen Wilson, Nolan Traore and Terance Mann are candidates for increased roles Monday, but Demin should be back in action Wednesday against the Hawks.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Will be limited to begin season
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Demin will have his minutes limited to begin the season, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
The Nets haven't offered a specific minutes restriction, but they appear to be exercising caution with their rookie first-rounder after he missed much of training camp with a plantar fascia tear. Demin holds plenty of upside as a 6-foot-8 point guard, but he'll likely be a work in progress and have his share of growing pains in 2025-26. Demin will come off the bench to start the season, as the Nets will start Ben Saraf at point guard.
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Nets' Egor Demin: To make debut Friday
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Demin (foot) will make his preseason debut Friday against the Raptors, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Demin has been recovering from a plantar fascia tear, which has robbed him of most of Brooklyn's training camp. Demin was the projected starting point guard heading into camp, so it will be interesting to see how he fares Friday. He's likely to have restrictions in his first game back, to be clear.
