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Dëmin

Two days removed from combining with Egor Dëmin to become the first Nets rookie tandem to score 20 points or more in the same game since 1982, Traoré had another solid outing. While the overall numbers were modest, the rookie point guard committed just one turnover in 24 minutes. With Dëmin (4/2/2/1/1) getting his minutes at the off-guard spot, the Nets have relied on Traoré and another rookie, Ben Saraf (10/4/4/2 with one three-pointer in 24 minutes) to run the show. Dëmin is the safest fantasy option of the three perimeter rookies, but Traoré is worth watching.

Dëmin continues to be the shining star of Brooklyn’s five-player draft class. The rookie guard shot 66.7 percent from the field, setting a season high with 26 points. Add in the rebounds, assists and three-pointers, and Dëmin once again showed why he has “silly season standout” potential. If he’s sitting on the waiver wire, don’t hesitate to pick him up.

Dëmin had arguable his best game as a professional Friday against the Jazz. The 19-year-old shooting guard made NBA history, setting the rookie record for most consecutive games with at least one made three-pointer at 34. The eighth overall pick in last year’s draft, Dëmin had six threes on the night on his way to 25 points and also 10 rebounds. The Nets close out the week against the best team in the East in Detroit on Sunday.

After sitting out Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, Dëmin is good to go for Friday night. His return will likely push Nolan Traoré to the bench, eliminating his streaming value.

Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Nets, who visit the Nuggets on Friday. As a result, Dëmin is one of the few rotation players who will not play in Denver. Drake Powell and Ben Saraf stand to see their minutes increase, but neither has proven trustworthy in redraft leagues.

After failing to score at all during the first half, Dëmin knocked down three three-pointers and scored 12 points in the third quarter. Of course, the outcome was no longer in doubt by that point, with the Clippers winning by a 126-89 final score, but Dëmin has made encouraging strides as a shooter. The rookie entered Sunday’s game averaging 2.4 three-pointers per game while knocking down 40 percent of his attempts. The percentage will take a hit after Dëmin shot 3-of-10 on Sunday, but managers who are rostering him should be pleased with the overall development.

Dëmin is back after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Suns, as it was Brooklyn’s second game in as many nights. Due to his return, Terance Mann will head to the bench. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Mann is not worth rostering in most leagues.

Dëmin did not play in Monday’s loss to the Suns, as it was Brooklyn’s second game in as many nights. His return means that Drake Powell or Terance Mann will be headed to the bench, with the former being the more likely choice.

Monday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Nets, who lost to the Bulls on Sunday. As a result, Dëmin will not be available due to plantar fascia injury management. Drake Powell and Terance Mann will figure prominently in the Nets’ perimeter rotation, especially with Cam Thomas also out.

Remember when Dëmin’s shooting was the most significant question that draft analysts had about him? The rookie guard has shot the ball well from three, knocking down nearly 40 percent of his 6.1 attempts per game. Dëmin knocked down five on Wednesday while also recording five assists. Rostered in 18 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he has been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. There’s no need to wait for the trade deadline to add Dëmin; do it now.