The Brooklyn Nets will enter Madison Square Garden on Sunday with a short-handed roster as they face a New York Knicks team that has reported a clean injury sheet.
Brooklyn will be without Haywood Highsmith, who remains sidelined following right knee surgery and ongoing recovery work.
Cam Thomas will also miss the matchup due to a left hamstring strain, leaving the Nets without their leading backcourt scorer before his injury.
Ben Saraf, Nolan Traore, and Danny Wolf remain on G League assignment, removing three additional depth options from a roster already dealing with rotation instability.
The Nets enter the game at 1–8 after a challenging opening stretch marked by offensive inconsistency and limited lineup continuity.
Michael Porter Jr. has carried Brooklyn’s scoring load with 23.1 points per game across his first eight appearances, while Nic Claxton continues to anchor the interior with 14.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per contest. Terance Mann has provided steady playmaking, contributing 3.3 assists per game.
The Knicks, who enter at 5–3 and remain undefeated at home, have submitted a clear injury report with no players ruled out or questionable.
Jalen Brunson leads New York with 28.3 points and 6.1 assists per game, setting the tone for an offense that has been efficient in Madison Square Garden.
Karl-Anthony Towns provides 19.8 points and 12.8 rebounds per appearance, giving the Knicks a consistent interior presence alongside Mitchell Robinson.
OG Anunoby’s two-way production has added balance on the wing, while Mikal Bridges continues to supply reliable scoring and perimeter defense.
New York rides a three-game home win streak entering Sunday night, including victories over Chicago, Washington, and Minnesota.
Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET as both teams look to open their mid-November slate with an in-division result.
