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Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe has to prove himself in his fourth season in the league. The former first-round pick from the 2021 NBA Draft out of North Carolina is on the final season of his rookie deal, and he has to prove himself to the Nets if they are going to bring him back for a fifth year.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / October 8

Injuries Already Impacting Nets in Preseason

Before the opening tip of the Brooklyn Nets' first taste of preseason action against the Los Angeles Clippers, the injury bug has already hit. Oct. 7 brought the announcement that both Day'Ron Sharpe and Trendon Watford would miss time with left hamstring strains.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / October 7

Pair of Nets suffer hamstring strains

A pair of Nets players sustained left hamstring strains during practices.

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NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / September 5

Nets, Knicks Should Make Another Trade

The New York Knicks still have a center problem and it may not be resolved right away. The Knicks may have to wait until the trade deadline to make some noise and shake things up, and they could look to do so with their cross-town rival Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / September 4

Should Nets Re-Sign Day'Ron Sharpe?

The Brooklyn Nets have just one year left on Day'Ron Sharpe's rookie contract. Sharpe, 22, was the No. 29 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and is set to reach restricted free agency in the summer of 2025.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 29

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Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / July 7

Brooklyn Nets Officially Announce Claxton Re-Signing; Impact on Sharpe?

After officially securing Nic Claxton to a four-year $100 million contract on July 7, general manager Sean Marks has now paved way for a potentially dealing of Claxton's backup, Day'Ron Sharpe.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 25

Are the Brooklyn Nets Addressing Their Center Situation Backwards?

Typically if your organization is "at crossroads" according to the team's owner, handing a massive contract to a solid starter and trading his promising backup isn't the best move, unless you are Joe Tsai and the Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 24

Brooklyn Nets: Day’Ron Sharpe Could be Target of Grizzlies' Offseason Plans

The No. 29 overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, which eventually became Day'Ron Sharpe, was acquired by the Brooklyn Nets from the Phoenix Suns as part of a Landry Shamet 2021 offseason trade.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / June 21

Nets Center Named Dream Fit for Suns

The Phoenix Suns are entering draft week - with free agency following closely behind - and they clearly need to do some tweaking to a roster that fell well short of the ultimate goal in 2023-24.

NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / February 8

NBA Trade Talk: Thunder Should Engage Nets on Day'Ron Sharpe Deal

The Oklahoma City Thunder have already been active on the day of the NBA trade deadline, acquiring Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets. In this deal, Oklahoma City sent out Tre Mann and Davis Bertans, both of whom were out of the Thunder rotation.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 23

Nets to give next recovery update around Day'Ron Sharpe following three-game road trek landing

Brooklyn Nets fans have been keeping their patience intact regarding Day'Ron Sharpe’s recovery. Sunday marked the official mark of the two-week timeline that the team set when he sustained a hyperextended left knee last Jan.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / January 10

Day'Ron Sharpe sustains hyperextended knee, inactive for 2 weeks

Day'Ron Sharpe will miss an extended time as an MRI revealed that he sustained a hyperextended left knee last Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Brooklyn Nets announced in a release.

Brooklyn Nets News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 27

Day'Ron Sharpe continues to impress for the Brooklyn Nets

Day'Ron Sharpe has proven himself as one of the best backup centers in the NBA. He is a consistent contributor off the bench with 7.1 points and rebounds per game.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / December 27

Key takeaways from Brooklyn's close win over the Pistons

The Nets won their second straight game to get back to a .500 record by beating the Detroit Pistons 118-112. Brooklyn was playing against a desperate team that wanted to avoid setting the single-season record for a losing streak at 27 straight games.

NBA News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / December 26

Two Former Tar Heels Help Usher Pistons Into NBA Infamy

On Tuesday night, the Detroit Pistons needed a win to avoid the longest single-season losing streak in NBA history. Instead, they notched their 27th consecutive loss, a 118-112 home defeat at the hands of the Brooklyn Nets, who enjoyed key contributions from their two UNC basketball products in Cam Johnson and Day'Ron Sharpe.

Brooklyn Nets News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 29

NBA Tar Heel Flirts With Double-Double in Nets Win

With help from UNC basketball talents Cam Johnson and Day'Ron Sharpe, the Brooklyn Nets tallied their third straight win on Tuesday night and improved to 9-8 on the season.

Brooklyn Nets News / North Carolina Tar Heels on SI / November 28

Two UNC Products Look to Help Nets Win Third Straight

The Brooklyn Nets (8-8), whose regular rotation includes two UNC basketball talents in starter Cam Johnson and backup big man Day'Ron Sharpe, have hovered around .500 all season.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / October 26

Nets exercise 2024-25 team options on former first-round picks

The Nets have exercised their 2024-25 team options on guard Cam Thomas and center Day’Ron Sharpe.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Fastbreak on SI / January 13, 2023

Brooklyn Nets Make Multiple Roster Moves On Friday

On Thursday evening, the Brooklyn Nets lost 109-98 to the Boston Celtics, and they will not play their next game until Sunday night (when they host the

Brooklyn Nets News / Fastbreak on SI / January 4, 2023