{
  "id": 19883598,
  "title": "Nets' Nolan Traore (calf soreness) probable Saturday at Grizzlies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/nets-nolan-traore-calf-soreness-probable-saturday-at-grizzlies",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T23:22:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nets-nolan-traore-calf-soreness-232225328.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Brooklyn Nets, currently 3-8, experienced their best win of the season against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday with a final score of 145-111. The team's performance was commendable on both ends of the court, and they expressed satisfaction, despite ongoing challenges throughout the season. Following the victory, the Nets announced that second-year guard Nolan Traore, who was absent from Wednesday's game against the Pelicans due to right calf soreness, is probable to play in their upcoming match against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Traore's probable status suggests that the calf soreness will likely only keep him out for a single game. Additionally, rookie guard Mikel Brown Jr. is listed as questionable for Saturday's game in Memphis, as he continues to deal with an illness. If Brown is unable to participate, head coach Jordi Fernandez will need to adjust the lineup to compensate for the point guard minutes typically assigned to the former Louisville Cardinal. In the absence of Traore and Brown during the Nets' previous win against the Pelicans, Egor Demin started at point guard, with Terance Mann and Keon Ellis stepping up as backups. Forwards Julius Randle and Danny Wolf alternated in initiating plays, a common occurrence in head coach Fernandez's offensive strategy where players frequently share the role of orchestrating plays for teammates. The Nets have an advantage going into the game against the Grizzlies as they play the Pelicans on Friday, giving them a slight rest advantage. Memphis will be without key players Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Quinten Post, potentially leaving them with a weakened lineup. For the Nets' game against the Grizzlies, Mikel Brown Jr. (illness) is currently listed as questionable, while Nolan Traore (right calf soreness) is probable. Joshua Jefferson, Ben Saraf, Tyler Bilodeau, and Grant Nelson are all on their G League assignments. Memphis is set to play tonight.",
  "summary": "Here is the full injury report for the Brooklyn Nets heading into Saturday's matchup at the Memphis Grizzlies.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nolan Traore probable for Saturday's Grizzlies game due to calf soreness.",
    "Rookie guard Mikel Brown Jr. questionable with illness.",
    "Nets' advantage: resting Pelicans on Friday, weakened Grizzlies lineup."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}