Nets vs Pistons

Jalen Duren

DET · C

Hamstring: Duren suffered the hamstring injury in Friday's win over Miami and is set to miss an extended period. Paul Reed is expected to join the starting five and carries significant fantasy value until Duren returns. John Collins and Tolu Smith are also candidates to see a bump in minutes in Duren's stead.

Tyler Bilodeau

BKN · SF

Shoulder: Bilodeau will miss a third straight game to begin the regular season due to a right shoulder sprain. The two-way player's absence shouldn't affect the rotation.

Egor Demin

BKN · PG

Leg: Demin exited Tuesday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Celtics in the first half and didn't return. He isn't sure if he will play Friday versus the Pistons, though he indicated that the injury is "nothing serious," adding that he was kneed in the "muscle/bone area." The 20-year-old has had a slow start to the 2026-27 campaign, averaging 7.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 28.6 percent from deep. If Demin isn't out there against Detroit, Nolan Traore, who also didn't return to Tuesday's meeting with the Celtics due to cramps, Mikel Brown and Keon Ellis are candidates for more minutes, with two of those players in line to start.