Keon Johnson

Thomas returned from a month-long absence in their last game, and he will sit out the first night of the back-to-back. Ziaire Williams (knee) is questionable, and he will take on extra minutes if he plays, along with Keon Johnson and Tyrese Martin.

Only Claxton and Keon Johnson are returning starters from the Nets' last game Friday against the Spurs. Brooklyn's lineup shakeup is thanks to the team trading Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton as well as the return of Ben Simmons. Cam Thomas is also back for the Nets, but he'll come off the bench and have his minutes limited in his first game back.

Williams has returned to 5-on-5 basketball in practice but isn't game ready yet. Keon Johnson should continue to enjoy getting some extended run while Williams is out of commission.

Milton and Wilson will replace Ben Simmons and Cam Johnson in the starting lineup, with the latter two sidelined for this game. DFS will also return to the starting lineup after missing their last three games, which will send Noah Clowney back to the bench.

Clowney is the lone change to the Nets' starting lineup, replacing the injured Dorian Finney-Smith. The second-year forward can provide 3-point production playing alongside Claxton, and his fantasy value will increase later in the season if the Nets go "all-in" on tanking.