Drake Powell

Thursday's game is the first of two in as many nights for the Nets, who visit the Nuggets on Friday. As a result, Demin is one of the few rotation players who will not play in Denver. Drake Powell and Ben Saraf stand to see their minutes increase, but neither has proven trustworthy in redraft leagues.

The Nets won't have Noah Clowney for Sunday's game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. The void will be filled by Mann, who offers limited fantasy value regardless of where he is in the rotation.

Early doubts have given way to trust as Drake Powell and Nolan Traor grow under Jordi Fern ndez and earn consistent rotation minutes.

While hamstring injuries have been the reason given for limiting Thomas' playing time in the past, a sprained left ankle sidelines him for the first game of the Nets' road trip. Drake Powell's playing time may increase after he logged 20 minutes in Friday's double-overtime loss to the Celtics. If it isn't "silly season" already in Brooklyn, it's approaching.

Demin is back after sitting out Monday's loss to the Suns, as it was Brooklyn's second game in as many nights. Due to his return, Terance Mann will head to the bench. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Mann is not worth rostering in most leagues.