Drew

Timme

Timme was initially questionable for Sunday’s game. He’s only appeared in two games for the Lakers, so there’s no need to consider streaming the former Gonzaga standout.

Timme is in the league’s concussion protocol. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as he has only appeared in two games since joining the Lakers in late November.

While neither transaction is shocking, the Nets parting ways with a former first-round pick will grab some attention. Whitehead, the 22nd overall pick in the 2023 draft, struggled with injuries throughout his two seasons in Brooklyn, making 22 appearances (20 in 2024-25). As for Timme, despite some solid performances late last season and in Summer League, he was the victim of a frontcourt logjam. Neither move significantly impacts fantasy basketball, but a few managers in deep dynasty leagues may have held onto Whitehead, hoping he would eventually break through.

It has been a dominant Summer League for Timme, who is averaging 25.3 points per game. He has a non-guaranteed contract with the Nets for next season, but he has played well enough to earn a long-term deal. Timme should be a valuable role player in the NBA for a long time.

Timme has been outstanding in Las Vegas, even if the Nets are now 0-2 following Sunday’s defeat. The former Gonzaga standout went off for a game-high 30 points, shooting over 50 percent from the field. While his contract is only partially guaranteed until January 10, Timme has played well enough thus far to ensure he has a fair opportunity to earn minutes for the Nets next season. He isn’t an option in most fantasy leagues, but Timme may occasionally be a worthwhile streamer.

While Timme was one of four Nets players whose options for the 2025-26 season were exercised in late June, his deal does not become fully guaranteed until January 10, 2026. Therefore, the former Gonzaga standout has much to play for in Las Vegas. Timme got his summer league experience off to an excellent start, recording a complete stat line against the Thunder. A good run in Las Vegas could open the door for Timme to compete for rotation minutes once training camp opens in the fall.

Brooklyn picked up the team options of all four players, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. All four held streaming value at some point last season, but there is no guarantee that continues next year. With five first-round picks entering the rotation, plus other players returning, there may not be enough minutes to go around. There is no reason to consider rostering any of these players until silly season in March.

Claxton got the night off on Friday but will be back for the season finale. He should return to the starting center role, which will push Drew Timme to a reserve role. However, with Day’Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney sidelined, Timme should still play plenty of minutes.

Unsurprisingly, Sharpe, who hasn’t played since March 24, will remain sidelined for Brooklyn’s season finale. Expect Drew Timme to continue to dominate the minutes at center in a meaningless game for the Nets.

The Nets will be very shorthanded against the Timberwolves. Drew Timme and Maxwell Lewis are two players fantasy managers should keep an eye on as potential starters. Timme has legitimate upside for the rest of the season given his lack of competition at center.