One other new face took the courtroom on the Barclays Heart on an evening that noticed a number of adjustments to the Nets’ rotation.
As a result of a number of accidents that the Nets had handled earlier than kickoff Saturday in opposition to the 76ers, Tosan Evbuomwan made his Nets debut within the 123-94 loss.
The Newcastle, England native has had a whirlwind begin to 2025 after signing a two-way deal on January 1. Three days later, the 23-year-old discovered himself incomes NBA minutes.
Evbuomwan can also be a part of an ever-changing group that’s the topic of lots of commerce motion throughout a rebuilding season.
“That is what I work for, these sorts of alternatives,” Evbuomwan stated of the scenario after the defeat. “As soon as once more, it’s actually fortunate to be again right here. So no matter comes with it, I am prepared to take it in stride and assault it. Collectively, I’ve simply arrived however the crew spirit is there. Like I stated, it is vital to be aggressive. It is vital to debate issues as a crew and take it one sport at a time.
Evbuomwan arrived in Brooklyn after an enormous 39-point night time within the Lengthy Island Nets’ win on Friday.
With the NBA membership a day later, he scored three factors and recorded a rebound, an help and a block in 20 minutes.
“Actually pleased to have had this chance,” Evbuomwan stated. “Clearly we wished to win the sport, however we could not do it. However I am pleased to be right here and meet the fellows for the primary time.
A lot of the 6-foot-8 small ahead’s expertise lies within the G-League.
Nonetheless, he performed in 17 NBA video games final yr, together with eight begins, between the Pistons and Grizzlies throughout a rookie marketing campaign wherein he averaged 5.9 factors in 21.6 minutes.
This yr, he performed in 16 Tip-Off Match video games with the G-League’s San Diego Clippers, averaging 18.4 factors whereas taking pictures 51.9 p.c from the sphere in 32.6 minutes.
In the course of the common season, Evbuomwan performed in three video games between San Diego and Lengthy Island, averaging 28.7 factors.
“[I] I additionally had some NBA minutes final yr,” he stated. “So realizing I’ve been right here earlier than. It will be significant, as I stated, to keep up confidence till this level. …Clearly it is a greater stage, however nothing else adjustments. It is nonetheless basketball.
Evbuomwan went undrafted out of Princeton, the place he obtained Ivy League Participant of the 12 months honors as a junior and led the crew to a Candy 16 look within the NCAA Match at throughout his last yr.
He describes himself as a “versatile participant on each ends.” With accidents to forwards Cam Johnson (ankle) and Trendon Watford (left hamstring), Evbuomwan might proceed to spend time in Brooklyn.
Reece Beekman, who was delivered to the Nets within the Dennis Schroder commerce from the Warriors, had a stable sport in opposition to the 76ers. Head coach Jordi Fernandez praised his defensive capability.
“Since his time at college [Virginia]his capability to create turnovers and deflections and put strain on the ball. I actually like the way in which he retains his chest in entrance of the ball and he is undoubtedly a giant fan of strain on the ball. That is the way you win lots of NBA video games. … I am pleased with the way in which he performed.
The 23-year-old level guard scored seven factors, taking pictures 3 of 4 from the sphere, and added a steal and a block.
D’Angelo Russell (proper shin bruise) is questionable for Monday’s sport in opposition to the Pacers.
The purpose guard was injured through the second quarter of the Nets’ loss to the 76ers on Saturday night time.
Ben Simmons can also be listed as questionable as a consequence of left calf soreness and decrease again damage administration. He suffered a late scratch on Saturday after experiencing calf discomfort throughout warm-ups.
