The Nets exercised Traore's team option Thursday, per Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today.
This decision is merely a formality, with the rookie first-rounder already playing a key role for the rebuilding Nets. He's logged at least 24 minutes in back-to-back games.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Solid all-around effort in overtime defeat
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Traore posted 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), a rebound, three assists and two steals across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Celtics.
Traore posted a 17-point outing against the Pacers on Sunday and again reached the 15-point mark while leaving his mark on the defensive end with two steals. His 24-minute workload was encouraging, although Brooklyn continues to distribute backcourt opportunities among several young players. Traore's fantasy appeal could improve with consistent starts, but his uncertain playing time remains a concern. He's undoubtedly trending in the right direction after his last two appearances, though, and he could be in line for more playing time after Egor Demin suffered a leg injury Tuesday.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Draws first start of season
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Traore will start Tuesday's game at Boston, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
With Mikel Brown sidelined for rest purposes in Sunday's loss to the Pacers, Traore logged a season-high 25 minutes, posting 17 points, five assists, two rebounds, two blocks and a steal. The second-year guard will enter the first unit following his productive performance Sunday, pushing Keon Ellis to the bench.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Impressive off bench
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Traore racked up 17 points (6-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Sunday's 136-109 loss to the Pacers.
Indiana pulled away on the scoreboard in the second half, which helped allow Traore to show what he's capable of with an expanded role. It's worth noting rookie first-rounder Mikel Brown rested for the second end of this back-to-back set, so it remains to be seen if Traore showed well enough Sunday to earn more playing time when the Brooklyn backcourt is at full strength.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Logs five minutes in loss
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Traore contributed three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds in five minutes during Saturday's 125-121 loss to the Cavaliers.
After logging 16 minutes in Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Hornets, Traore saw a significant dip in minutes Saturday. The second-year point guard could see increased burn while Mikel Brown (rest) remains limited, though Traore faces an uphill battle for a steady role.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Scores 10 in 10 minutes
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Traore finished with 10 points (3-4 FG, 4-4 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal in 10 minutes during Tuesday's 124-90 preseason win over Charlotte.
Traore was productive during his brief stint and did all of his damage without attempting a three-pointer. The young guard faces considerable competition for backcourt minutes but made a strong first impression in limited preseason action.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Out for Summer League
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Brooklyn general manager Sean Marks announced Monday that Traore underwent right knee surgery and won't play in Summer League, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Although Traore won't play in Summer League, he's expected to be 100 percent by training camp. During his rookie campaign, Traore averaged 8.9 points, 3.8 assists and 1.8 rebounds while shooting 38.0 percent from the field in 22.2 minutes per showing across 56 regular-season games (31 starts).
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Could revert back to reserve role
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Traore (illness) has another obstacle for minutes in the backcourt after the Nets chose Mikel Brown with the No. 6 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Traore had a hard time sticking with Brooklyn in the early stages of 2025-26, spending most of his time with the G League's Long Island Nets. His role changed drastically during the second half of the year, however, as the 2025 first-rounder started on effectively a full-time basis from Jan. 29 onward. The Nets have a logjam in the backcourt, featuring Egor Demin (foot), Drake Powell and Ben Saraf along with Brown, so Traore may have to settle for a reserve role to begin 2026-27.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Won't suit up Sunday
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Traore (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
The rookie first-rounder is under the weather and will miss Brooklyn's regular-season finale. Traore saw limited action early in the campaign but eventually earned a more sizable role, and he'll finish the season with averages of 8.9 points, 3.8 assists and 1.8 rebounds while shooting 38.0 percent from the field in 22.2 minutes per showing across 56 regular-season games (31 starts).
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Unlikely to play vs. Toronto
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Traore (illness) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
It looks like Traore will not be available for Sunday's regular-season finale while battling through an illness. Tyson Etienne, Malachi Smith and Drake Powell should all see an uptick in playing time if Traore is indeed ruled out.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Questionable for Sunday
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Traore is questionable to play Sunday in Toronto due to an illness, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
If Traore can't give it a go Sunday, Drake Powell would likely pick up most of his minutes. Check back for official word on Traore closer to Sunday's tipoff.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Not starting Tuesday
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Traore won't start Tuesday's game against Milwaukee, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Traore has been a fixture in the starting lineup since the end of January. However, with head coach Jordi Fernandez evaluating things for next season, Ben Saraf (back), who was upgraded to available after missing Sunday's 121-115 win over Washington, will re-enter the starting lineup, sending Traore to the bench.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Strong showing in win
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Traore supplied 17 points (6-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 116-99 win over the Kings.
Traore was second only to Ochai Agbaji (18) in scoring Sunday. The rookie is averaging 10.1 points, 5.1 assists, 2.1 rebounds, 1.4 steals and 1.1 three-pointers over his last seven games, but he's shooting an abysmal 29.6 percent from the field.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Cleared to play
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Traore (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Lakers.
Traore received a scheduled night off Wednesday, but he's been given the green light to suit up for Friday's tilt. The 19-year-old is averaging 9.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in his last five outings.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Tagged out for Wednesday
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Traore is out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors for rest purposes, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.
Traore will get the night off after appearing in six straight games for the Nets. Ben Saraf and Tyson Etienne should be in for more work with Traore sidelined.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Cleared to play
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Traore (eye) is available for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
As expected, Traore has been upgraded from probable to available and should slide back into the starting five. He's started 22 straight appearances, but the production has been lackluster, averaging 10.6 points, 4.5 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 combined steals-plus-blocks while shooting 41.1 percent from the field during that stretch.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Probable for Wednesday
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Traore has a right eye abrasion and is probable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.
Traore has played a modest role for the Nets in recent weeks. Over his last seven outings, he's shooting 33.9 percent from the field with 7.7 points and 3.0 assists in 19.3 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Available for Saturday
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Traore (rest) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Traore is back in action after getting a maintenance day Thursday against the Hawks. The rookie will return to a starting role and should see a hefty workload with the Nets submitting a lengthy injury report.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: To be rested Thursday
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Traore will be rested Thursday against the Hawks.
Traore has been shouldering big workloads lately, so the Nets are giving him a maintenance day. Ben Saraf and Terance Mann could step into larger roles in the backcourt with this news.
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Nets' Nolan Traore: Gets back on track
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Traore logged 17 points (5-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Friday's 105-86 loss to the Thunder.
Traore entered the All-Star break riding a hot stretch of play but cooled off once regular play resumed. The rookie first-rounder got back on track Friday, scoring 17 points against the Thunder along with a block and two steals on the defensive end. It marked his fourth time scoring 17 or more points so far in his career, all within the past month.
