Day'Ron Sharpe Ready to Play Friday Against Orlando

Day'Ron Sharpe has been cleared to play and is good to go for Friday's game against Orlando, despite a previous lower body issue. The 24-year-old center, who signed a two-year, $12.5 million deal with the Nets in July 2025, is averaging 6.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 0.9 steals in 15.9 minutes per game over 10 contests this season. Sharpe's pre-NBA career included a successful high school tenure, culminating in McDonald's and Jordan Brand All-American honors, followed by a year at the University of North Carolina where he earned ACC All-Freshman team recognition. He was originally drafted 29th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Draft before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets. He is expected to reprise his role as the backup center.