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Nets Rule Out Rookie Drake Powell vs. Raptors With Third Right-Ankle Sprain

Team evaluation is underway following a G League recall of Nolan Traore.

Overview

  • Brooklyn announced Powell will not play Sunday against Toronto due to a right ankle sprain.
  • Powell sprained the ankle in the first quarter of Thursday’s 106-95 loss to Miami and was ruled out after 3:56.
  • This is his third sprain of the same ankle this season, and Sunday marks his fifth missed game for that issue.
  • Head coach Jordi Fernández said the severity remains unknown and the rookie will be evaluated.
  • With Powell sidelined, the Nets recalled Nolan Traore from Long Island; Powell has averaged 6.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 19 appearances.