PHILADELPHIA — D’Angelo Russell’s importance as the Nets’ leader and so-called alpha is clearest when they struggle without him. And Brooklyn will be without him for Saturday’s game in
Killian Hayes’ 10-day contract with the Nets, which was originally agreed to on Feb. 20, expired after the team’s 115-94 loss to the Detroit Pistons last Saturday.
The Brooklyn Nets were looking to end a four-game skid Tuesday night in San Antonio, but were thoroughly outmatched in the second half, falling to the Spurs 127-113 at Frost Bank Center. After winning six of seven games entering the All-Star break,
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is considered day-to-day at this point, according to head coach Jordi Fernandez on Wednesday.