Drake Powell
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January 2, 2026
Reverting to bench role Friday
Powell is not in the Nets' starting lineup against the Wizards on Friday.
Analysis
Powell made his first NBA start against the Rockets on Thursday and finished with eight points, one assist, one steal and two turnovers over 25 minutes. The rookie first-rounder will revert to the bench Friday while Terance Mann and Egor Demin return to the starting lineup.
January 1, 2026
Making first NBA start Thursday
Powell is in the Nets' starting lineup against the Rockets on Thursday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Analysis
The rookie first-rounder will make his first NBA start Thursday due to the absences of Egor Demin (back), Michael Porter (illness) and Terance Mann (hip). Powell is averaging 5.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.7 steals over 17.7 minutes per game this season.
