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Nets rule out Mikel Brown Jr. for Pacers game on Sunday

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 5:48 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Nets rule out Mikel Brown Jr. for Pacers game on Sunday

Summary

The Brooklyn Nets announced rookie point guard Mikel Brown Jr. will not play in Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers due to back injury management. This decision comes as the Nets approach the front end of a back-to-back set, with Brown expected to return for Monday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Brown has played limited minutes this season while on a restriction, and coach Jordi Fernandez stated that he will not play in back-to-backs until he is deemed fit. In Brown's absence, Nolan Traore will take on additional ball-handling duties. The Pacers will also be without several key players due to injuries, including Tyrese Haliburton and Ivica Zubac.

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Status Watch

•Mikel Brown Jr. out for Nets vs. Pacers due to back management
•Brown expected to play against Knicks on Monday
•Nolan Traore will handle ball duties in Brown's absence
•Pacers missing key players including Tyrese Haliburton

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5:48 AMYahoo Sports — Nets rule out Mikel Brown Jr. vs. Pacers during front end of back-to-back

What they're saying

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The Brooklyn Nets will be without rookie point guard Mikel Brown Jr. during Sunday’s road matchup with the Indiana Pacers. They ruled out the No. 6 pick for the front end of a back-to-back due to back injury management. Brown is expected to play on Monday against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Brown has come off the bench for the […] The post Nets rule out Mikel Brown Jr. vs. Pacers during front end of back-to-back appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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