Brooklyn Nets' Ben Shefer and Dani Wolf Face Uncertain Rotation Roles
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Israeli players Ben Shefer and Dani Wolf are struggling to earn rotation minutes with the Brooklyn Nets ahead of the NBA season. Their limited playing time is due to the strong preseason performances of Nolan Traore and Chimezie Johnson. Reporter Eric Slater doubts both Shefer and Wolf will be in the opening night rotation, though the team's hierarchy could change later in the season. The Nets will finish their preseason in Miami.
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- Ben Shefer and Dani Wolf are facing uncertain rotation roles with the Brooklyn Nets.
- Nolan Traore and Chimezie Johnson have impressed during the preseason, limiting minutes for Shefer and Wolf.
- Traore is praised for his speed and potential to earn a starting spot.
- Johnson's athleticism and versatility are seen as valuable to the Nets' rotation.
- Reporter Eric Slater doubts Shefer and Wolf will be in the opening night rotation.
- The Nets will play their final preseason game in Miami.
As the Brooklyn Nets approach the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, Israeli players Ben Shefer and Dani Wolf are facing challenges securing regular rotation spots. Both players saw limited minutes in a recent preseason victory against Washington, with Shefer playing 8 minutes and Wolf playing 9 minutes, scoring 2 points. Their limited playing time is attributed to the impressive performances of other players, particularly Nolan Traore and Chimezie Johnson.
Traore, a French point guard drafted 19th overall, has been a standout in preseason, scoring 17 points in under 20 minutes in the latest game. American media have praised his quick first step and all-around play, suggesting he could even contend for a starting role. Johnson, a 24-year-old on a two-way contract, has also impressed, contributing 4 points and a game-high plus-10 rating in 16 minutes, with his athleticism and versatility noted as valuable assets.
Nets reporter Eric Slater analyzed the situation on the "Locked on Nets" podcast, expressing doubt that Shefer and Drake Powell would be in the opening night rotation, with Wolf and Josh Minott also being pushed out. Slater noted the team's abundance of forwards, with Clowney, Johnson, and Moe Wagner currently occupying spots that could have gone to Wolf. While acknowledging Wolf showed flashes and has an intriguing skillset, Slater believes the hierarchy might shift after the season begins, but Traore is a lock for the rotation.
The Nets will conclude their preseason schedule in Miami before the regular season commences.
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