Brooklyn Nets vs. LA Clippers: Injury Report

OUT: Bojan Bogdanovic (foot), De’Anthony Melton (knee), Trendon Watford (hamstring), Maxwell Lewis (left knee), Cam Thomas (hamstring), Cam Johnson (ankle), Ben Simmons (back)

QUESTIONABLE: Nic Claxton (hamstring)

OUT: Kobe Brown (G League), Cam Christie (G League), Trentyn Flowers (Two-Way), PJ Tucker (Not With Team)

In a stark contrast from yesterday’s skid win over the Portland Trail Blazers, the Brooklyn Nets will be heavily shorthanded for tonight’s matchup with Los Angeles.

Cam Johnson and Ben Simmons powered Jordi Fernandez’s offense in Brooklyn’s lopsided win of the 2024-25 campaign, but neither will be available for the second act of a back-to-back.

Simmons has yet to appear in such a contest this season, while Johnson continues to nurse a sprained ankle suffered in the Jan. 2 win over the Milwaukee Bucks.

Potentially alongside the duo in streetwear will be Nic Claxton, who could miss his second game in a row with a hamstring. Without Simmons and an injured Claxton, Day’Ron Sharpe should be seen as a likely starter for the clash in Inglewood.

On the Clippers side, Kawhi Leonard’s name has yet to be mentioned, suggesting that Los Angeles’ star player will likely suit up this evening. Since making his season debut on Jan. 4, he doesn’t yet look like the player fans have gotten to know, but that could change at any time.

Outside of Leonard’s on-and-off status, there are no major note designations before tip-off.

The contest is scheduled for 10:30 PM EST.

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