Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Serves as backup center in debut
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Sharpe (hamstring) recorded four points (0-2 FG, 4-4 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 16 minutes off the bench in Monday's 128-102 loss to the Bulls.
The Nets were shorthanded Monday with eight players sitting out with injuries, but the return of Sharpe at least helped shore up the Nets' depth in the frontcourt to some degree. Sharpe -- who had missed the Nets' first 21 games of the season with a left hamstring strain -- settled in as the backup center behind starter Nic Claxton, but it's unclear if the Nets will have room in the rotation for Sharpe once the club is back to full strength. At least until Noah Clowney (ankle) is cleared to play, however, Sharpe should have a regular spot on the second unit.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Available for Monday
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Sharpe (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Sharpe was cleared for on-court activities back on Nov. 27 and now appears set to make his season debut. He's likely to have restrictions in his first game back, but he's someone to watch in deeper formats with so many injuries in Brooklyn.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Not playing vs. Orlando
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Sharpe (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.
Sharpe was cleared for on-court activities Nov. 27, and while his return should come soon, he'll be out for this matchup against the Magic. The big man will aim to return for the second leg of a back-to-back set against the Bulls on Monday.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Cleared for practice
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Sharpe (hamstring) has been cleared to return to on-court team activities, the Nets announced Wednesday.
The Nets are hopeful to have Sharpe back within a week, putting a potential return on Dec. 1 against the Magic on the table. With so many injuries in Brooklyn, Sharpe has enough upside to make him worth a look as a stash in deeper formats.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Progressing in recovery
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Sharpe (hamstring) has begun 1-on-1 workouts with coaches and is expected to be integrated into team activities in the next 7-to-10 days, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Sharpe has yet to play this season due to a left hamstring strain. However, Sharpe appears to be progressing well in his recovery and could return to action at the start of December if he doesn't suffer any setbacks.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Still working through injury
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Sharpe (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Charlotte.
Sharpe suffered a left hamstring strain in early October during training camp. He was ruled out for at least six weeks due to the injury, so Sharpe could be close to making his 2024-25 regular-season debut. His next chance to do so will be Friday against the 76ers.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Out at least six weeks
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Sharpe will miss at least six weeks with a left hamstring strain, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Sharpe had been poised to enter the season as the top backup to starting center Nic Claxton, but his hamstring injury will likely keep him out until at least the second half of November. With Sharpe out of the mix, Noah Clowney could see increased run on the second unit to open the season, while Claxton's minutes floor could be higher.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Hamstring issue emerges
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Sharpe is being evaluated for a hamstring injury Friday, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Sharpe has fully recovered from a right wrist effusion from last year but now appears to be dealing with a new hamstring injury. His status for Tuesday's preseason opener against the Clippers is in question.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Appears good to go
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Sharpe (wrist) participated in Brooklyn's practice Wednesday, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Sharpe battled a right wrist effusion at the end of the 2023-24 season, but the 22-year-old had a smooth offseason of recovery. He enters training camp competing with Noah Clowney for backup frontcourt minutes.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Won't play in season finale Sunday
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Sharpe (wrist) is out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Sharpe ends the regular season having missed three of Brooklyn's last six games, and while he had some ups and downs throughout the campaign, he ended up scoring in double digits in 15 different appearances despite playing mostly off the bench. The third-year big man averaged 6.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.4 assists across 15.1 minutes per game this season, with each of those figures representing career-high marks for him.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Officially ruled out
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Sharpe (wrist) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Knicks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Sharpe was downgraded from questionable to doubtful in the hours leading up to Friday's tipoff, so it isn't very surprising to see him ruled out. Trendon Watford could see additional playing time against the Knicks, while Sharpe's final chance to play during the regular season will be Sunday against Philadelphia.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Now unlikely to play Friday
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Sharpe (wrist) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Knicks, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Sharpe has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday due to right wrist effusion. If he's ultimately ruled out, Trendon Watford is a candidate to receive increased playing time.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Plays well in loss
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Sharpe finished Sunday's 122-115 overtime loss to the Spurs with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 19 minutes.
This was Sharpe's largest workload in March, and he reached double figures for the first time since Feb. 29. Sharpe is a strong per-minute player in fantasy basketball, but he's averaged just 14.6 minutes through seven March appearances.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Ruled out against Philadelphia
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Sharpe (wrist) won't play in Thursday's game versus the 76ers.
Sharpe will miss his second consecutive game Thursday after being downgraded from questionable while he manages a right wrist contusion. Trendon Watford is the most likely candidate to serve as the top backup to starting center Nic Claxton while Sharpe is sidelined.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Suffers wrist injury Monday
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Sharpe had his wrist evaluated by the training staff after taking a hard fall during Monday's 106-102 loss to Memphis, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports. He finished with four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal over 14 minutes.
Sharpe's status will need to be monitored as Brooklyn closes a back-to-back set Tuesday against Philadelphia. Interim head coach Kevin Ollie noted postgame that he had "no update" on Sharpe's expected availability for Tuesday, per Barnes. Nic Claxton took on the lion's share of the workload at center Monday, delivering 21 points (8-10 FG) and six rebounds in 33 minutes.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Eight points, eight boards in win
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Sharpe produced eight points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes during Monday's 111-86 win over the Grizzlies.
Sharpe is the league's second-most impactful rebounder on a per-minute basis this season, trailing only Andre Drummond. Sharpe is averaging a modest 7.0 points and 6.7 rebounds with no defensive playmaking across three contests since the All-Star break, but his categorical dominance makes him worth monitoring down the stretch.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Says he'll play Tuesday
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Sharpe (knee) said Monday that he'll play in Tuesday's game against the Celtics, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Sharpe has missed over a month due to a left knee injury, but he'll be able to return to action in the first half of a back-to-back set Tuesday. He averaged 7.5 points and 7.0 rebounds in 16.0 minutes per game prior to his injury, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him face some restrictions Tuesday following his lengthy absence.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Still out indefinitely
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Sharpe (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Mavericks.
Sharpe hyperextended his left knee Jan. 7 and hasn't played since. He doesn't have a return timetable and hasn't been cleared for full-contract drills, so he can be considered week-to-week.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Slated for MRI
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Sharpe (knee) will undergo an MRI on Monday, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Sharpe suffered a left knee sprain during Sunday's 134-127 overtime loss to the Trail Blazers, finishing the game with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block in 17 minutes. He'll require additional imaging in Brooklyn on Monday to determine the extent of his injury. He won't make the initial trip to Paris with the rest of the team ahead of Thursday's game against Cleveland, but coach Jacque Vaughn said that Sharpe could join the team later in the week if the MRI brings good news.
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Nets' Day'Ron Sharpe: Won't return Sunday
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Sharpe will not return to Sunday's contest after suffering a left knee sprain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Sharpe was helped to the locker room after suffering the injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest. The initial diagnosis of a knee sprain will certainly be followed by additional testing for the 22-year-old. If he dodged a major injury, he'll have three full days of rest until Brooklyn next takes the court Thursday against Cleveland.
