Israeli Players Ben Chessar, Dani Wolff Not Expected in Nets' Early Season Rotation
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Israeli players Ben Chessar and Dani Wolff are not expected to be in the Brooklyn Nets' early season rotation, according to team reporter Eric Slater. Other players are currently receiving priority, pushing Chessar and Wolff further down the depth chart. Slater believes the rotation will shift after the season begins, but Nolan Traore is a player who must be included. Michael Brown Jr. is set to return as the team's primary point guard.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli players Ben Chessar and Dani Wolff are not expected in the Nets' early season rotation.
- Team reporter Eric Slater indicated other players are currently prioritized over the two Israelis.
- Slater mentioned Noah Clowney, Keean Johnson, and Moe Wagner are taking minutes from Dani Wolff.
- Nolan Traore is considered a player who must be in the rotation, according to Slater.
- Michael Brown Jr. is expected to return as the team's primary point guard.
Israeli players Ben Chessar and Dani Wolff are set to begin their second NBA season in eight days, but their playing time at the start of the season remains uncertain. According to team reporter Eric Slater, neither player is anticipated to be part of coach Jordi Fernández's rotation early on, as other players are currently prioritized. Slater discussed Fernández's rotation in recent preseason games on the "Locked on Nets" podcast, noting that both Israeli players only saw minutes in the final quarter. He stated, "I don't think Chessar and Drake Powell will be in the rotation, and currently Wolff and Josh Minott are also being pushed out."
Regarding Wolff, Slater elaborated that the Nets have an abundance of forwards. "Noah Clowney, Keean Johnson against all expectations, and Moe Wagner are taking Wolff's spot. He played well in the limited minutes he received in the preseason and has an intriguing skill set," Slater explained. Despite the current situation, Slater remains optimistic about the future for both Israeli players.
However, Slater added a definitive statement: "I think the rotation will change after the season starts, but someone who must be in the rotation is Nolan Traore." The French guard has been particularly impressive in the preseason, scoring 17 points in a win against the Washington Wizards. Michael Brown Jr., the sixth pick in the recent draft and expected to be the team's primary point guard, is slated to return for the Nets' final preseason game. Yegor Demin, who was the starting point guard last season, will move to shooting guard, with Keon Ellis, Terence Mann, and Nolan Traore expected to fill the backup roles.
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