Saraf won't start Saturday's game against the 76ers, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
With Nolan Traore back in action, Saraf will slide to a reserve role. However, the rookie could still see plenty of action, given Michael Porter (ankle) and Drake Powell (knee) are out Saturday.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Drawing rare start Thursday
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Saraf will start Thursday's game against the Hawks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Saraf will step into the starting lineup Thursday with Nolan Traore (rest) unavailable. This will mark Saraf's first start since Oct. 29, when he failed to score in 12 minutes against Atlanta.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Available to play
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Saraf (back) is available to play Monday against Memphis.
Saraf will shake off a probable tag for this contest. Over his last five games, he's averaging 4.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.6 minutes.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Probable for Monday
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Saraf (back) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Memphis.
Saraf is dealing with back tightness but is trending toward suiting up against the Grizzlies. The rookie first-rounder has appeared in each of Brooklyn's last five games, during which he has averaged 4.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.6 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Back with parent club
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Brooklyn recalled Saraf from the G League's Long Island Nets on Friday, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
In a related move, the Nets assigned Drake Powell to Long Island, so the team could turn to Saraf to take Powell's spot in the rotation in Friday's game in Boston. Saraf hasn't made an appearance at the NBA level since the All-Star break, but he shined in his most recent G League outing Thursday in a 119-116 loss to the Grand Rapids Gold, finishing with 21 points (9-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three steals, two rebounds and two assists in 30 minutes.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Bounces back in defeat
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Saraf supplied 12 points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 17 minutes during Wednesday's 115-110 loss to the Pacers.
After scoring three points on 1-of-6 shooting from the field in Monday's win over Chicago, Saraf bounced back on the offensive end Wednesday. The rookie first-rounder was one of six Brooklyn players to score in double figures, marking just the second time over his last 10 outings that he has reached double digits. Saraf has spent a considerable amount of time with the G League's Long Island Nets this season but has appeared in each of Brooklyn's last 10 games. With the club near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, he may continue to see increased playing time as Brooklyn prioritizes its youth movement.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Rejoining parent club
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The Nets will recall Saraf from the G League's Long Island Nets ahead of Sunday's game versus the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
With both Cam Thomas (ankle) and Nolan Traore (illness) unavailable for Sunday's game, Saraf will be up with Brooklyn to bolster the team's depth in the backcourt, though he's not a lock to enter the rotation. The rookie first-round pick has made just 12 appearances for Brooklyn this season and is averaging 5.4 points and has a 2.8:1.9 assist-to-turnover ratio in 16.9 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Won't play against Clippers
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Saraf is out for Friday's game against the Clippers due to left knee soreness.
It'll be a second straight absence for Saraf, whose next chance to play comes Sunday against the Grizzlies. Fellow rookie Nolan Traore could see an uptick in playing time in the Brooklyn backcourt Friday.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Available Tuesday
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Saraf (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
As expected, Saraf will overcome a probable tag due to a sprained right ankle. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 5.4 points, 2.8 assists and 1.6 rebounds in 16.9 minutes per contest through 12 regular-season games thus far.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Likely to suit up Tuesday
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Saraf (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the 76ers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Saraf was recalled from the G League's Long Island Nets on Monday, and while he's dealing with a sprained right ankle, he's likely to be available for the parent club against Philadelphia. The rookie first-rounder has appeared in 12 regular-season NBA games (five starts) thus far, averaging 5.4 points and 2.8 assists in 16.9 minutes a night. However, he's coming off a 40-point (14-26 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT) explosion for Long Island on Monday afternoon.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Totals season-high 12 points
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Saraf provided 12 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 24 minutes during Thursday's 123-110 loss to Utah.
Saraf has carved out a role off Brooklyn's bench over the past four games after missing roughly two weeks due to a left ankle sprain. The results have been up and down for the rookie guard, as he set a season high in points Thursday against the Jazz but also committed a team-high five turnovers. He's averaging 8.8 points, 3.3 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.3 rebounds in 21.5 minutes per game during that four-game span.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Logs seven assists in loss
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Saraf recorded 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven assists and one block across 29 minutes in Saturday's 116-99 loss to the Bucks.
Saraf missed about two weeks of action due to a left ankle sprain before being cleared to return ahead of Friday's 115-103 loss to the 76ers. He didn't crack the rotation for that contest, but with Egor Demin (foot) sitting out Saturday's game, Saraf was able to pick up some major minutes in his first appearance for the Nets since Nov. 11. Though he came through with an efficient showing from the field while logging a team-high assist total, Saraf could nonetheless find himself back outside of the rotation if Demin returns for Brooklyn's next game Monday versus the Hornets.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Upgraded to questionable
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Saraf (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Friday's game against the 76ers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Saraf hasn't played for the Nets since Nov. 11, when he scored two points across two minutes off the bench in a 119-109 loss. The questionable tag suggests a decision on Saraf's status will be made closer to Friday's 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff, but even if he's upgraded, he's not expected to play a big role for Brooklyn.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Assigned to G League
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The Nets assigned Saraf to the G League's Long Island Nets on Tuesday, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
After losing his rotation spot to Tyrese Martin, Saraf will need to keep his reps up by going over to the G League.
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Nets' Ben Saraf: Looks good in debut
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Saraf registered eight points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 loss to Charlotte.
Saraf drew the start at point guard for Opening Night and showcased some solid upside despite some struggles shooting the ball. The bad news for Saraf is that Egor Demin was even more impressive, finishing with 14 points, five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes. Although both players are in a heated battle for playing time, it's fair to wonder whether they will get the chance to play alongside each other as well in what will be a developmental season for the team.
