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One day after it was reported the Nuggets would not retain Trey Alexander, they will reportedly use Summer League to evaluate another guard with prior NBA experience. Beekman began last season with the Warriors before being traded to Brooklyn as part of the Dennis Schröder transaction in mid-December. The former Virginia standout appeared in 34 games for the Nets, averaging 2.7 points, 1.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 0.9 steals in 13.7 minutes.

Jalen Wilson will likely notch another start with Williams out of commission. Tyson Etienne is the prime candidate to fill in as the Nets’ starting point guard.

Russell will miss a fifth-straight game to close out the season for Brooklyn. Reece Beekman (calf) and Tyson Etienne are both candidates to play significant roles for the shorthanded Nets.

Williams missed Friday’s game against Minnesota, which allowed Jalen Wilson to start. He should remain in that role if Williams remains out. Beekman has been starting at point guard and should continue to do so if he plays. If he’s unavailable, Tyson Etienne is a candidate to move into the starting unit.

Johnson has reached double figures in scoring in six of his last seven appearances, including two of 20 points or more. Friday’s performance was one of his best this season, as the Nets guard only missed two shots from the field. In addition to the points, Johnson provided solid value in rebounds, assists and three-pointers. Going into Sunday’s season finale against the Knicks, the concern is playing time, as Johnson only logged 24 minutes. He’s played 25 minutes or less in four straight games, as players like Reece Beekman (11/2/3/3 with one three-pointer in 31 minutes) and Dariq Whitehead (6/2/2/1 with two three-pointers in 20 minutes) pick up additional playing time.

Russell will not travel with the team for Friday’s game. Reece Beekman should remain in the starting lineup, with Tyson Etienne playing rotation minutes off the bench. And that may be Brooklyn’s point guard rotation for Sunday’s finale against the Knicks, as Russell has only appeared in eight games since March 13.

Beekman started Sunday’s game for D’Angelo Russell, who was held out with a sore right ankle. The undrafted rookie out of Virginia was solid, and his value moving forward depends on Russell’s availability. The Nets aren’t going to the playoffs, so Beekman may have another opportunity to start during the final week of the regular season. Brooklyn plays four games during Week 23, beginning with the Pelicans on Tuesday.

With D’Angelo Russell (ankle) and Nic Claxton (rest) sidelined, Beekman and Timme will get spot starts for the Nets on Sunday. Beekman hasn’t looked promising when given opportunities to contribute, but Timme has shown potential through four games with Brooklyn.

On the final day of his 10-day contract, Hayes returned to the city where his NBA career began. The former lottery pick struggled against the team that drafted him, shooting 1-of-6 from the field while providing modest production in the rebound and assist categories. The Nets will have a decision to make regarding Killian. The health of D’Angelo Russell will likely influence the Nets’ decision regarding Hayes. Reece Beekman (3/1/1/3 in 26 minutes) may figure more prominently in the bench rotation if the Nets do not re-sign Hayes and Russell remains out.

Both point guards were sidelined for their blowout loss to the Clippers on Wednesday, but they’ll be back for their matchup with the other Los Angeles team. This will be Russell’s return to LA to take on his former team that traded him a couple weeks ago. Tyrese Martin started in their last game, but he’ll return to playing a reserve role.