Mikel Brown Jr. scores 15 points in preseason debut for Nets

Mikel Brown Jr. made an impressive preseason debut for the Brooklyn Nets, scoring 15 points, dishing out three assists, and collecting two steals in a game against Miami. Despite the standout performance, he faced a minutes restriction, playing only 18 minutes after recovering from an ankle injury that sidelined him for the first three preseason games. Nets coach Jordi Fernández emphasized the importance of prioritizing Brown's health as the team looks to integrate the rookie properly ahead of the season opener against Charlotte on October 18.

• 12:53 PMYahoo Sports — “Our No. 1 priority is his health and build him the …