Mikel Brown Progresses to Contact Work Following Ankle Injury

Brooklyn Nets rookie guard Mikel Brown has progressed to taking contact in practice after rolling his ankle a couple of weeks ago. Brown stated on Sunday that he is "starting to get to full speed" as he ramps up his activity ahead of the preseason schedule. While the Nets may exercise caution with his workload, his first potential opportunity to suit up for game action will come in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Charlotte Hornets.