Egor Demin set to return to Nets’ lineup against Pelicans

Egor Dëmin is expected to return for the Brooklyn Nets against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday after missing six games with a bone bruise in his right leg. His return could restore some secondary playmaking and size to the backcourt, though he had been shooting poorly before the injury.

Dëmin practised on Tuesday and is listed as probable, with coach Jordi Fernández saying the team would assess how he felt after extra work. Before getting hurt on 27 October, he averaged 7.8 points, 2.8 assists and 2.3 rebounds, shooting 31 per cent overall and 28.6 per cent from three. Noah Clowney may also return after being benched following Sunday’s foul-out, while Nolan Traore is questionable; the Pelicans will be without Yves Missi and Trendon Watford.