# Mikel Brown’s healthy but knows ‘it’s all about getting stronger’ for Nets

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mikel-browns-healthy-but-knows-its-all-about-getting-stronger-for-nets/
- Published: 2026-11-08T07:04:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-08T07:19:37+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/08/sports/nets-mikel-browns-healthy-but-knows-he-must-get-stronger/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- The Nets say Brown’s back and ankle are healthy.
- His minutes are managed while he builds strength.
- He scored 18 points against Atlanta on Saturday.

## Summary

The Nets say rookie guard Mikel Brown Jr.’s back and ankle are healthy, and his restricted playing time is intended to help him build strength over the season. The cautious approach matters to fans wary after Ben Simmons’ injury troubles, while the team sees Brown as a major part of its future.

Brown, who missed time at Louisville with a soft-tissue back injury, is not yet cleared to play both games of a back-to-back and will sit out Sunday in Dallas. He averaged 12 points and four assists before Saturday, when he scored 18 in a 124-121 loss to Atlanta; he has averaged 14.5 points across his past four games. Coach Jordi Fernández and teammate Terance Mann praised his speed, shooting and pick-and-roll play, while Brown said he is following the team’s strength and film-work plan.

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