Nets prepare for Hornets with partial injury report ahead of matchup

The Brooklyn Nets face the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday as they aim to improve their 1-6 record in the 2026-27 NBA season. The Nets are coming off a tough loss to the New York Knicks, with guard Egor Demin out due to a right leg bone bruise. Demin should return soon, as Wednesday marks the last game he is expected to miss. For the Hornets, forward Grant Williams is out with a right hamstring strain, while Kon Knueppel and Coby White are probable to play despite injuries. The matchup offers the Nets a chance to capitalize on a winnable game against a struggling opponent.

• 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — Full Nets injury report for Wednesday's matchup against the Hornets