It’s all about rumors and speculation around this time for the Nets. There isn’t much to watch for other than the draft position they hope and pray they’ll get — but there’s no guarantee. The games go on, and on, and on… with a matchup against the West-best Thunder to close out a six-game road-trip.

At least the upcoming week should offer some fun (we think).

PRESTI’S PROCESS | NETS: 14-28

Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

Opponent: OKC Thunder (34-7)

Tune In: YES Network; WFAN Radio

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Game Preview | Jordan Greene

Injury Report: Bojan Bogdanovic, Cam Thomas, DeAnthony Melton, Maxwell Lewis, and Trendon Watford are still out. Dariq Whitehead is with the Long Island Nets. Cam Johnson is questionable once again. OKC’s twin towers Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein are also out. Nikola Topic (knee) and Ajay Mitchell (toe) are out long-term. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable with a wrist injury.

The Game: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.6 points on over 50% shooting. If he plays against the Nets, it’ll be a challenge for the Nets defensively that will be new to them. SGA’s offensive gifts are unique, as he is able to change pace with his slick handle and score from pretty much anywhere on the floor. Thankfully for the Nets, they have a couple of athletic wings who will try to slow down SGA. The first is Keon Johnson, who everyone knows is a supreme athlete. The second is Ben Simmons, who can play positions 1-4. IF the Nets can slow down SGA (IF he plays) it will increase their paltry chances of a win at the end of a grueling trip.

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