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Nets Shut Down Rookie Egor Dëmin for Season With Plantar Fasciitis

Brooklyn plans non-surgical care with a target of early-offseason return to full summer participation.

Overview

  • The Nets announced Dëmin will miss the rest of the 2025–26 season due to increased plantar fasciitis in his left foot.
  • Head coach Jordi Fernández said the team sought multiple opinions and opted for a cautious, non-surgical path.
  • Dëmin last appeared on Feb. 27 after escalating soreness and had missed several games before the decision.
  • The No. 8 pick averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 52 games, logging 124 threes and an NBA rookie record 34-game 3-point streak.
  • With Dëmin sidelined, Terance Mann is expected to remain a starter and fellow rookies Drake Powell and Ben Saraf could see expanded minutes.