Demin (foot/rest) is off the Nets' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Demin missed Monday's loss to the Rockets -- the second half of a back-to-back set -- while the team manages his plantar fascia issue. However, the rookie will return to action Wednesday. Through three regular-season appearances, he's averaging 8.7 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 22.0 minutes per contest off the bench.
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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: Connects on four threes
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Demin registered 14 points (4-6 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 136-117 loss to the Hornets.
Demin made his NBA regular-season debut off the bench and, despite being on a minutes restriction while recovering from a plantar fascia tear, logged solid playing time and impressed with his shooting by knocking down four three-pointers. The No. 8 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the BYU product's blend of size at 6-foot-8, advanced ball-handling and point guard instincts make him a unique and promising young talent.
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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: Efficient in preseason debut
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Demin posted 14 points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 19 minutes during Friday's 119-114 preseason loss to the Raptors.
Demin was cleared to make his preseason debut Friday after recovering from a plantar fascia tear, and he certainly looked like he belonged. The 19-year-old rookie took full advantage of his opportunities on the offensive end and crashed the glass. The BYU product was unable to crack the 20-minute mark in his first and only action of the preseason, so expect him to be limited when Brooklyn opens up the 2025-26 regular season Wednesday in Charlotte.
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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.
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Nets' Egor Demin: Goes through 5-on-5
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Demin participated in a five-on-five scrimmage at Tuesday's practice, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
This is a pretty big milestone in Demin's recovery from his plantar fascia tear. Demin's status for the preseason finale against Toronto on Friday remains in the air, but his chances of suiting up for Opening Night are trending up.
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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: 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.
