Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) won't play in Sunday's contest against the 76ers. He's missed plenty of time throughout the 2023-24 campaign because of a hip issue, so his absence for the regular-season finale doesn't surprise anyone. But by all accounts, the 2017 No. 9 overall pick had a decent season, averaging 6.6 points, 3.6 assists, and 1.2 steals. Dennis Schroder (Achilles) also won't play, meaning Jacob Gilyard could get the start. However, he struggled in Friday's loss to the Knicks, which won't increase his DFS stock on Sunday.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's meeting with the New York Knicks. He has missed the previous five games due to right hip inflammation and will be forced to sit out another matchup. Smith is having a tough end to the season and only has one more chance to return to the court on Sunday, as Brooklyn takes on the Philadelphia 76ers in the final game of the year. The backup point guard's absence will likely lead to heavy minutes for Cam Thomas and Dennis Schroder.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's contest against the Detroit Pistons. He will likely miss his third straight game because of a right hip injury. Smith Jr. last appeared on March 31 against the Los Angeles Lakers, but he only took the court for four minutes after appearing to reaggravate his hip. The backup guard will likely not take the court on Saturday, and it is uncertain how soon he can return to action. While sidelined, Lonnie Walker IV could see more playing time to help support starting point guard Dennis Schroder.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Wednesday's matchup against the Pacers. He's nursing a hip problem and has played only four minutes across the past five games, meaning Smith Jr.'s absence won't change Brooklyn's plans much. Dennis Schroder will continue to dictate things on offense as the starting point guard, with Lonnie Walker IV getting a boost in playing time off the bench. Schroder and the Nets struggled on Monday versus Indiana and got blown out. However, the rematch will be a home game for the team, and we should see a better effort from Kevin Ollie's troops.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers. Smith has played just one of the past five games for Brooklyn thanks to his hip injury. A return on Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers saw Smith's hip bothering him enough to leave the game after four minutes of play and missing Monday's game vs Indiana. Brooklyn has trusted Smith as their backup point guard for most of the season, but the season is quickly reaching an end with the lingering issue. Lonnie Walker IV is the other reserve guard to benefit from extra minutes. The Nets have also increased the minutes of younger forwards Trendon Watford and Jalen Wilson for the final few weeks of the season.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) will be back in the lineup on Sunday versus the Lakers. He has recovered from a hip problem, which forced Smith Jr. to sit out three games. The 26-year-old will be eating up backup guard minutes off the bench. Smith Jr. has averaged 5.8 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.6 steals as Brooklyn's reserve in March. He's been a good source for steals and could snag a few again against a Lakers team that tends to commit a lot of turnovers.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) won't play on Friday night against the Bulls. He has missed the Nets' previous two games because of a hip issue but was probable heading into Friday's contest. But surprisingly, he was downgraded, meaning his next chance to suit up will be Sunday versus the Los Angeles Lakers. With that said, Brooklyn is rapidly falling out of Play-In contention, so there's a chance Smith won't be back this season. In the meantime, Dennis Schroder will get all the work he can handle, with Jacob Gilyard possibly getting a few minutes here or there.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) is probable for Friday's game versus the Chicago Bulls. Smith has missed the past two games with his right hip synovitis bothering him. The Nets' backup point guard gets consistent rotation time as a great defender, but he rarely holds fantasy relevance. Dennis Schroder gets most minutes as the starting point guard, and Smith just hopes to fit into the game when healthy. Jacob Gilyard will lose his chance at playing time now that Smith is slated to return. Lonnie Walker IV's diminishing playing time could also benefit Smith by getting more minutes as a reserve guard with his improved health.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) has been ruled out for the Monday night matchup with the Toronto Raptors. He's suffering from hip synovitis at the moment which is inflammation of the hip joint that leaves people to sometimes walk with a limp or not able to put any weight on it. Since Smith and Cameron Johnson (toe) will both be out for this game, there will be a gap in the offense for both the starters and reserves. Dorian Finney-Smith is the one who's probably going to get the starting spot while Lonnie Walker IV should be the first one off of the bench. Day'Ron Sharpe and Jalen Wilson should see some extra time as well but they're riskier streaming options.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. will replace Cameron Johnson (ankle) in the starting five on Thursday versus Detroit. The 26-year-old is making only his second start of the season. He produced a nice all-around line with 12 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in his first start on Dec. 27 versus Milwaukee. Facing one of the weakest teams in the league, Smith Jr. could be in for another productive night on Thursday.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (foot) looks set to rejoin the action Monday versus Golden State. He missed Saturday's blowout win over Philadelphia with right foot soreness, but the Nets have listed him as probable for Monday. Smith Jr.'s fantasy value is relatively low, with him averaging fewer than 20 minutes a night as a reserve. But he has been a good source for steals lately, averaging nearly two of them per game over his last nine appearances, and Smith Jr. could get some extra work on Monday with Ben Simmons (back) out.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (foot) is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the 76ers. He's suffering from right foot soreness and could be out for the first time since Jan. 3. Smith Jr. has logged 19.6 minutes per game as a reserve for Brooklyn this season, posting 7.2 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists with 1.2 steals. If he's out, most of Smith Jr.'s minutes should be filled by Ben Simmons (knee), who will likely return to the lineup on Saturday.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) missed the last seven games due to an upper back sprain but he confirmed before tip-off that he would be available to play on Friday night. While Smith has been out, the Nets have lacked a reserve for their backcourt. They've had bigger lineups with Day'Ron Sharpe, Trendon Watford, Jalen Wilson, and Harry Giles all getting minutes. Smith was seeing around 20 minutes a night off of the bench when healthy, so his role should return to around the same. His value comes to fruition more in deeper leagues since he's a bit inconsistent and his minutes fluctuate.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will likely return to the lineup Saturday versus the Magic, as the team has listed him as probable for the game. The 26-year-old has been unavailable for the past six games due to a lower back strain. With Brooklyn's backcourt being hit by injuries, Smith Jr. has seen quite a bit of action in 2023-24, averaging 17.0 minutes. He's posted 5.8 points and 3.2 assists. The return of Smith Jr. is good news for the Nets, but he doesn't provide much for fantasy managers.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is considered questionable for Tuesday's in-season tournament matchup against the Raptors. He will miss a fifth consecutive game if Smith Jr. can't overcome a lower back strain. The 26-year-old has played a decent role off the bench this season, averaging 5.8 points and 3.2 assists in 17.0 minutes. He would currently have a chance to log a lot more minutes, with Ben Simmons (back) remaining out and Cam Thomas (ankle) doubtful for Tuesday's game.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will remain out for Saturday's meeting with the Miami Heat. He's day-to-day, so it appears he's nearing a return. But in the meantime, the 2017 No. 9 overall pick will miss a third consecutive contest. With Brooklyn still without Ben Simmons (back) and Cam Thomas (ankle) as well, Lonnie Walker IV should absorb most of the minutes behind Mikal Bridges and Spencer Dinwiddie, meaning he's worth streaming in 12-team leagues and up.

Brooklyn Nets point guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will be on the shelf for a second consecutive game Wednesday versus Atlanta. The 25-year-old has sprained his lower back, leaving Brooklyn without another backcourt option. Smith Jr.'s absence on Sunday versus Philadelphia resulted in Lonnie Walker IV surpassing the 30-minute mark for the first time this season. He's been in impressive form off the Brooklyn bench and heads into Wednesday's encounter with very good momentum, having dropped 20-plus points in back-to-back games.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) will miss Sunday's game against the 76ers. The Nets have been without Ben Simmons (back) and Cam Thomas (ankle), so Smith had been getting extra work in the backcourt. Although the 2017 No. 9 overall pick has averaged only 5.8 points this season, the Nets have relied on his skills on the defensive end, meaning Tyrese Maxey and De'Anthony Melton could benefit. That said, Spencer Dinwiddie and Mikal Bridges should absorb most of the minutes at the one and two spots. However, Lonnie Walker IV, who had 23 points on Friday, is worth considering for streaming purposes.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. This is not good timing with Ben Simmons (back) sidelined as well. Smith has been the primary backup to Spencer Dinwiddie with Simmons unavailable. Now, Lonnie Walker IV could be asked to play big minutes if Smith is unable to play on Sunday. Walker would be a decent streaming option with extended playing time.

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (hip) will be available for the upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Smith was able to get through Friday's morning shootaround without any issues. That being said, it sounds like Smith will be able to play despite dealing with a left hip contusion. His return would mean less minutes for Lonnie Walker IV and Armoni Brooks in the rotation. Neither of them were reliable streaming options right now anyway.