#Nets Updates: Avery Johnson Talks – Lopez/Evans Updates – Flops
The Nets did not practice yesterday and they will not be practicing today although Head coach Avery Johnson had a press conference at 11:30. These are some of the comments from that news conference.
Reggie Evans Update:
Avery says he's very hopeful Reggie Evans will play tomorrow after recovering from the flu
— Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) December 6, 2012
Avery hopes Reggie Evans (flu) will be good to go tomorrow vs. Warriors. Says he is feeling better and it was an isolated incident.
— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) December 6, 2012
Feeling a little better 2day.
— ReggieEvans30 (@ReggieEvans30) December 5, 2012
Brook Lopez Update:
Brook is out Friday. Earliest he could play is Sunday #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzNYC) December 6, 2012
Brook Lopez has been ruled out tomorrow with the foot. Sounds like Sunday at the absolute earliest against the Bucks as of right now.
— Josh Newman (@Joshua_Newman) December 6, 2012
Brook did light individual work today but won't be released to play until full contact practice. He's out Friday.
— Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) December 6, 2012
News and Notes:
Avery isn't concerned about flopping violations. "We're not being picked on," he said. #Nets
— Mike Mazzeo (@MazzNYC) December 6, 2012
Avery also wasn't worried about flopping fines impacting the mindsets of Wallace or Evans: "Not worried at all."
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) December 6, 2012
Friday...OKC game and the end of Marshon's 'rookie' season...another @HowardBeckNYT cameo?...maybe in 2013
— Gary Sussman (@susssez) December 6, 2012