Nets' Egor Dëmin to miss remainder of NBA season

Rookie guard sidelined with increased plantar fasciitis in left foot

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Brooklyn Nets rookie guard Egor Dëmin has been ruled out for the rest of the NBA season due to increased plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Dëmin, the 8th overall pick in last year's draft, has not played since February 27 and will now miss the final stretch of the season.

Why it matters

Dëmin's injury is a setback for the Nets, who were hoping the young guard would continue developing during his rookie campaign. The team will now have to adjust their rotation and playing time without Dëmin, who had been a regular starter and contributor this season.

The details

In 52 games this season, Dëmin averaged 10.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game while shooting 38.1% from 3-point range. He had previously dealt with plantar fasciitis during the preseason. The Nets expect Dëmin to return to basketball activities early in the offseason and be fully healthy for next season's summer development program.

  • Dëmin has not played since February 27, 2026.
  • Dëmin was ruled out for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season on March 9, 2026.

The players

Egor Dëmin

A rookie guard for the Brooklyn Nets who was selected 8th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft. He has been sidelined with increased plantar fasciitis in his left foot.

Brooklyn Nets

An NBA team based in Brooklyn, New York that Egor Dëmin plays for as a rookie guard.

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What they’re saying

“Dëmin should 'return to basketball activity early in the offseason and be a full participant in the summer development program.'”

— Brian Lewis, New York Post reporter (New York Post)

The takeaway

Dëmin's injury is a setback for the Nets, who will have to adjust their rotation and playing time without the young guard for the remainder of the season. However, the team expects him to be fully healthy and ready to participate in the summer development program, setting him up for a potential bounce-back sophomore campaign.