Nets' Egor Demin: Progressing well at training camp
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Demin (foot) has progressed to contact work at practice, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports Thursday.
It's a significant step in the right direction for Demin, who is recovering from a plantar fascia tear. The Nets remain hopeful that the rookie first-rounder will be ready to roll in time for Opening Night in late October, and that appears to be a realistic possibility. In the meantime, fellow rookies Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore will see more opportunities at training camp.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Expected to return by Opening Night
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The Nets expect Demin (foot) to be ready for the start of the regular season, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Demin continues to recover from a plantar fascia tear, though he still hasn't been cleared for contact in practice. With Brooklyn exercising caution with the rookie first-rounder, it's possible he'll be unable to get any preseason reps. Demin is expected to be the starting point guard in 2025-26, but Ben Saraf and Nolan Traore should soak up more playing time until Demin makes his NBA debut.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Not available Saturday
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Demin (foot) won't be available for Saturday's exhibition game against Hapoel Jerusalem, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Demin is dealing with a plantar fascia tear, so it's unclear when he'll be able to step on the court. His next chance to suit up will come in the preseason match against the Suns on Friday, Oct. 10.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Goes through non-contact work
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Demin (foot) went through non-contact work during Tuesday's practice, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Demin didn't get much time on the floor during the Las Vegas Summer League. He is dealing with a plantar fascia tear, which makes his timeline to return to the floor and make his rookie debut uncertain.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Playing Wednesday
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Demin (rest) is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Magic, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Demin rested during the first leg of Brooklyn's back-to-back, but he'll be good to go Wednesday. The rookie guard logged 12 points, four assists and four rebounds in his last Summer League outing.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Resting Tuesday
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Demin (rest) will not play in Tuesday's Summer League game against the Knicks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Demin will miss Tuesday's game against the Knicks, the first leg of a back-to-back set. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Magic. In Sunday's matchup with the Wizards, the rookie posted 12 points (4-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 27 minutes.
