The Nets announced Thursday that Watford has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain and his status will be updated in approximately one week, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Watford already missed 13 games early in the season due to a left hamstring strain and appears to have aggravated the injury. Until Watford is able to return to action, Day'Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Won't play Thursday
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Watford (hamstring) will not play Thursday against the Raptors, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Watford is considered day-to-day with soreness in his left hamstring. He did not play in the second half of Monday's loss to Cleveland, but it's unclear if he'll be ready in time for Saturday's game against the Jazz. Jalen Wilson and Noah Clowney could see a bump in minutes in the meantime.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Won't return vs. Cavs
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Watford has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game against Cleveland due to left hamstring soreness, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. He recorded eight points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT) in 10 minutes before departing.
The Cavs were in command by the time Watford exited, so his presence shouldn't be missed during the final quarter and a half of play. Jalen Wilson and Noah Clowney will be in line for more opportunities down the stretch of Monday's matchup.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Leads bench in scoring in loss
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Watford amassed 13 points (3-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 100-92 loss to the Magic.
Watford provided Brooklyn with a boost offensively off the bench Sunday, leading all bench players in scoring while concluding as one of four players with a double-digit point total. Watford has reached double figures off the bench in four outings this season, including three straight contests.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Will play Monday vs. Warriors
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Watford (hamstring) is available for Monday night's game against Golden State, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
As expected, Watford will play the second half of the Nets' back-to-back set Monday. After missing the first 13 games of the regular season due to a hamstring injury, Watford has averaged 5.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 15.8 minutes per contest in four outings.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Expected to play Monday
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Watford (hamstring) is probable for Monday's game against the Warriors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Watford is expected to play in the second half of Brooklyn's back-to-back set after posting three points, three rebounds, two steals and a block in 15 minutes during Sunday's win over the Kings. With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), Ben Simmons (back/rest) and Noah Clowney (ankle) all sidelined, Watford could see a few extra minutes Monday.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Available Sunday
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Watford (hip) will play in Sunday's game against the Kings, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Watford was a late addition to the injury report due to adductor soreness, but he will officially be available Sunday. Watford holds averages of 6.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 16.0 minutes per game across three appearances this season.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Dealing with adductor soreness
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Watford is probable for Sunday's game against the Kings due to left adductor soreness, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Watford was a late addition to the injury report but is still expected to suit up. He missed the first 13 games of the season due to a hamstring injury but has appeared in three straight games, averaging 6.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 16.0 minutes per game.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Cracks rotation in season debut
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Watford (hamstring) recorded four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists in 13 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 114-104 loss to the Knicks.
Watford received the green light to make his season debut Sunday after he missed the Nets' first 13 games due to a left hamstring strain. While the fourth-year big man may not have a regular spot in the rotation when Brooklyn is back at full strength, the absences of Nic Claxton (back) and Day'Ron Sharpe (hamstring) left minutes available for Watford in the frontcourt.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Set to play Sunday
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Watford (hamstring) isn't on the injury report for Sunday's game versus the Knicks, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Watford is set to make his season debut Sunday after missing Brooklyn's first 13 contests with a left hamstring strain. Across 63 appearances in 2023-24, Watford averaged 6.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.6 minutes.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Won't play Friday
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Watford (hamstring) is out for Friday's game versus the Knicks.
Watford was set to make his season debut earlier in November but suffered a setback to his hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined. Watford's next chance to suit up is Sunday's rematch with the Knicks.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Will remain out Wednesday
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Watford (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Watford has yet to make his season debut while recovering from a left hamstring strain. He suffered a setback at the beginning of November and remains without a firm return timetable.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Out for next three games
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Watford (hamstring) won't be available for the Nets' three-game road trip that begins Friday in Boston, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
In addition to Friday's contest, Watford will remain sidelined for games Saturday in Cleveland and Monday in New Orleans before the Nets reassess his status. Watford has yet to make his season debut while he recovers from a left hamstring strain and an apparent setback in his recovery that occurred last week.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Now ruled out
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Watford (hamstring) won't play in Friday's game versus the Bulls, Lucas Kaplan of NetsDaily.com reports.
Watford was initially deemed available to make his debut Friday but will ultimately miss another contest due to his left hamstring strain. Watford's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Detroit.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Downgraded to questionable
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Watford (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Bulls.
Despite being deemed available for Friday's contest earlier, Watford's status is now up in the air. Watson has yet to play this season while dealing with a left hamstring strain.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Good to go Friday
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Watford (hamstring) is available for Friday's game versus the Bulls, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Watford will be available to make his season debut Friday after recovering from a left hamstring strain he suffered in training camp. Last season, Watford averaged 6.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 13.6 minutes across 63 regular-season appearances for Brooklyn.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Expected to play against Chicago
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Watford (hamstring) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Bulls, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Watford is expected to make his season debut Friday while recovering from a left hamstring strain. However, even when available, Watford is likely to receive only depth minutes in Brooklyn's frontcourt.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Watford (hamstring) won't play Wednesday against Memphis, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
No surprise here, as Watford remains without an official timetable to return. His next chance to play will be Friday against the Bulls.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Won't play vs. Nuggets
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Watford (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's game against Denver, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Watford strained his left hamstring in early October, and the injury has kept him out of regular-season action. Wednesday's contest against Memphis will be his next chance to play.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Won't play Sunday
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Watford (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game versus the Bucks.
Watford's hamstring strain will keep him out for the third straight game to start the season. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's game versus the Nuggets.
