Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Slated for season-ending surgery
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Sharpe has been diagnosed with an ulnar collateral ligament tear in his left thumb and will require season-ending surgery, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
This is a tough blow for Sharpe, who was in the process of putting together one of the best campaigns of his young NBA career. He averaged 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 62 games. Both Danny Wolf and Josh Minott should be in the mix for backup center minutes with Sharpe sidelined.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Another absence coming
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Sharpe (thumb) is out for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Sharpe will be sidelined for the second straight game Thursday. With this news, more minutes will be up for grabs for players like Danny Wolf and Ochai Agbaji.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Won't play Tuesday
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Sharpe won't play in Tuesday's game against Detroit due to a left thumb sprain, per Brian Lewis of the New York Post.
Sharpe is sitting out for the first time since the Jan. 19 loss to the Suns. Danny Wolf and Ochai Agbaji should both see more playing time in the frontcourt in the absence of Sharpe on Tuesday.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Starting at center
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Sharpe will start Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
Sharpe is set to make his seventh start of the season due to Nic Claxton (thumb) being out. Sharpe remains a double-double threat even in limited action, evidenced by his 14-point, 11-rebound performance in just 19 minutes against the Spurs last Thursday. With Claxton sidelined, Sharpe should be even more productive.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Continues strong play off bench
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Sharpe provided 14 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 19 minutes during Thursday's 126-110 loss to the Spurs.
Sharpe needed only 19 minutes to compile a double-double against the Spurs in a losing effort. Sharpe's performances are on par with starting center Nic Claxton as of late. Over the last month, Sharpe has averaged 11.2 points and 8.2 rebounds per game compared to Claxton's 13.2 points and 6.4 boards, with Sharpe seeing seven fewer minutes per contest.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Plays well in starting lineup
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Sharpe recorded 12 points (6-8 FG, 0-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 105-86 loss to Oklahoma City.
Sharpe was in the starting lineup for the sixth time this season and looked like he belonged on Friday. The fifth-year big man finished with 12 points and eight boards in 27 minutes. He was one of only three Nets players in double figures. He also had a block and two steals. Furthermore, he's accumulated 10 steals in his past seven games.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Starting sans Claxton
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Sharpe will start Wednesday's game against the Pacers, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
With Nic Claxton (hip) out, Sharpe will get the starting nod in Brooklyn's final game before the All-Star break. As a starter this season (three games), the big man has averaged 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.3 combined steals-plus-blocks across 30.7 minutes per game.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Strong showing off bench Saturday
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Sharpe chipped in 19 points (9-11 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two steals over 20 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 127-113 victory over the Wizards.
The fifth-year center tied his season scoring high while just missing his second double-double in the last three games, and his fourth of the campaign. Sharpe also nabbed multiple steals for the fifth time in the last eight contests, a stretch in which he's averaging 11.0 points, 8.8 boards, 1.9 assists and 1.9 steals in just 19.4 minutes a contest.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Records four steals
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Sharpe recorded eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and four steals over 20 minutes during Sunday's 126-89 loss to the Clippers.
This was another tremendous line for Sharpe as he continues to make a big impact off Brooklyn's bench. Sharpe's fantasy appeal could move in a big direction at the trade deadline, as both he and Nic Claxton are said to be drawing interest from contending teams.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Available for Wednesday
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Sharpe (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Sharpe was previously listed as questionable after sitting out Monday's loss to the Suns, but he will push through his illness Wednesday. The center holds averages of 9.6 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 21.1 minutes over his last seven outings.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Questionable with illness
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Sharpe is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks with an illness, per Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com.
After sitting out Monday's loss to the Suns, Sharpe is at risk of missing consecutive outings with the ailment. Nic Claxton would likely take on all the playing time he can handle if Sharpe ends up being sidelined once again, while Danny Wolf would be set to play the backup center role Wednesday.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Won't play Monday
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Sharpe (illness) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.
In addition to an illness, Sharpe also has a throat contusion. During Sunday's loss to Chicago, he logged 19 minutes with five points, five rebounds and four assists. With Sharpe sidelined, the Nets could lean more on Danny Wolf.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Double-double from bench Monday
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Sharpe logged 14 points (4-7 FG, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds and one block over 23 minutes off the bench during Monday's 113-105 loss to the Mavericks.
It was the fifth-year center's second double-double of the season, with the other coming Oct. 27. Sharpe has been busy on the defensive end in January, and over the last six games (three starts), he's averaging 10.7 points, 9.3 boards, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.8 blocks in 25.5 minutes while shooting 55.6 percent from the floor.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Shines off bench
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Sharpe totaled eight points (4-7 FG), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals in 21 minutes during Sunday's 103-98 loss to the Grizzlies.
Although Nic Claxton saw more minutes, Sharpe was far more effective off the bench for Brooklyn. It's worth mentioning that Claxton has been linked to moves elsewhere ahead of the trade deadline, and Sharpe's elevated play may make a transaction more likely.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Another strong showing as starter
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Sharpe notched 17 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 32 minutes during Sunday's 127-115 win over the Nuggets.
Sharpe made his second straight start, providing a full stat line to go with an efficient 17 points. The 2021 first-rounder is serving as Brooklyn's temporary starter at center while Nic Claxton tends to a personal matter, and Sharpe has flourished in his limited chances with the first unit since last season. Dating back to 2024-25, Sharpe has averaged 16.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.5 blocks in 30.9 minutes per tilt over four games as a starter.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Starting sans Claxton
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Sharpe is starting in Friday's game against the Wizards.
The big man is getting a crack in the first unit in the absence of Nic Claxton (personal) on Friday. It'll be the first start of the season for Sharpe, who averaged 17.0 points, 15.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.0 steals in 30.8 minutes per game covering a pair of regular-season starts in 2024-25.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Logs career high in assists
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Sharpe closed Thursday's 120-96 loss to the Rockets with eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, seven assists and two steals across 19 minutes.
After shooting 1-for-3 from the field across 12 minutes in Monday's loss to Golden State, Sharpe bounced back and provided a solid all-around effort Thursday. The big man recorded a team- and career-high seven assists, dishing out at least five dimes for the third time this season. Sharpe continues to see relatively consistent playing time off the bench behind Nic Claxton, and the former has averaged 7.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 17.8 minutes per game over his last five outings.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Fares well off bench
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Sharpe notched eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and four assists across 20 minutes during Sunday's 96-81 victory over the Raptors.
Sharpe has excelled as Nic Claxton's backup in Brooklyn. Over his last four outings, Sharpe has produced 11th-round fantasy value in just 16.0 minutes per contest with 7.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals on 58.8 percent shooting from the field.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Stuffs stat sheet off bench
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Sharpe notched 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and four steals in 17 minutes during Sunday's 127-82 win over Milwaukee.
Sharpe ended just two boards away from posting a double-double, but he also made an impact as a playmaker and defender -- he posted season-high marks in assists and steals. Sharpe has been productive off the bench lately and has scored in double digits in three of his previous four outings. He's averaging 8.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks across 16.0 minutes off the bench since the beginning of December.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Hits for 16 off bench
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Sharpe totaled 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 19 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 119-101 victory over New Orleans.
The fifth-year center scored in double digits for a second straight game, marking the first time all season he's accomplished even that modest feat. Sharpe has struggled to make a consistent impact offensively this season, but he's been a little more active defensively of late -- over the last 10 games, he's averaging 7.7 points, 5.5 boards, 1.6 assists and 1.4 combined steals and blocks in 16.9 minutes from the second unit.
