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April 13, 2026
Logs team-high 20 points in finale
Etienne ended with 20 points (6-16 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 6-8 FT), one rebound, four assists and two steals over 37 minutes during Sunday's 136-101 loss to the Raptors.
Analysis
Etienne enjoyed a larger role with the parent club this season, appearing in 24 games. He made the most of his opportunity in the season finale, as the team elected to clear the bench and give the backups the court. The guard had a productive season in the G League this season with the Long Island Nets. Although his six-foot frame is undersized for the league, he continued to develop his game after shooting inconsistencies hindered his progress as a rookie. It's anyone's guess what Brooklyn's roster will look like next season, but Etienne is probably scheduled for backup duty at best.
April 12, 2026
Slotted to bench
Etienne will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis
Etienne started the last two games, but he will return to a bench role for the team's season finale. In his last six games in a reserve role, Etienne posted averages of 9.2 points, 3.2 assists, 1.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 20.8 minutes per contest.
April 10, 2026
Scores 14 in start
Etienne accumulated 14 points (5-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes during Thursday's 123-94 loss to the Pacers.
Analysis
Etienne made his first career NBA start with the Nets, who were sitting most of their regulars for the front end of this back-to-back set. Over his last five games, he's averaging 24.4 minutes per contest with 9.2 points, 3.2 assists, 2.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.8 three-pointers.
April 9, 2026
Drawing first NBA start
Etienne is starting Thursday's game against the Pacers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Analysis
The Nets are electing to shake up the starting five Thursday, and it'll be Etienne who benefits from the change. He's seen an uptick in minutes down the stretch of the regular season, as he's averaging 8.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 21.0 minutes over his last four outings.
