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January 20, 2026
Absent from injury report
Demin (foot) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, per Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today.
Analysis
The Nets gave Demin the night off in Monday's loss to the Suns, but the team is clearing the rookie first-rounder for Wednesday's action. Demin is showing plenty of promise recently, averaging 14.1 points, 3.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 3.4 three-pointers in 27.7 minutes per game over his last 14 outings while shooting 45.3 percent from deep.
January 19, 2026
Getting night off Monday
Demin (injury maintenance) is out for Monday's game against the Suns.
Analysis
As per usual, Demin is being held out for maintenance during the second leg of a back-to-back set. Demin was battling left foot plantar fasciitis at the beginning of the campaign, and the Nets have been cautious ever since. Nolan Traore and Tyrese Martin could see some extra reps as a result Monday.
January 17, 2026
Roller coaster continues
Demin ended with five points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one block in 19 minutes during Friday's 112-109 win over Chicago.
Analysis
Demin continues to alternate between good and bad performances, this time turning in a sub-par effort. The good news is that he continues to start and, for the most part, has been playing close to starter-level minutes. Assuming you can deal with the ups and downs, Demin warrants a roster spot in most standard formats.
January 15, 2026
Drains five treys in return
Demin contributed 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-9 3Pt), five assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 116-113 loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis
After sitting out Monday's game to nurse a minor foot issue, Demin returned and continued to fill up the bucket from long distance. The rookie guard has drained at least five three-pointers in five of his last nine contests, averaging 14.9 points, 3.9 assists, 3.9 threes, 3.1 boards and 1.0 steals over that stretch while shooting a dazzling 48.6 percent from beyond the arc.