The Brooklyn Nets are ruling out Caris LeVert for Monday’s game against the Magic per the NBA injury report.
It’s notable that LeVert did not reaggravate his injured thumb. Instead, the Nets are taking precautions. The team wants to reacclimate him back to game speed gradually, listing his absence as “injury management.”
LeVert made his return from a 24-game hiatus, rehabbing a thumb injury, Saturday night against the Toronto Raptors. In just under 16 minutes, he registered 13 points (5-for-7 shooting) and an assist in his return. The Nets ultimately lost the game following a 16-point blown lead, 121-102.