Nets Rookie Egor Demin Out for Season with Foot Injury

The Brooklyn Nets will have to wait until next season to evaluate the young guard.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Brooklyn Nets rookie point guard Egor Demin will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season due to increased plantar fasciitis in his left foot, according to reports.

Why it matters

The Nets were hoping to get an extended look at Demin, their second-round draft pick, to evaluate his potential and fit with the team. His season-ending injury means they'll have to wait until next year to further assess the young guard.

The details

Demin, 22, has been dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot for much of the season. The injury has now worsened to the point where he will be shut down for the rest of the year to focus on his recovery and rehabilitation.

  • Demin has been dealing with the foot injury for most of the 2025-26 season.

The players

Egor Demin

A 22-year-old rookie point guard for the Brooklyn Nets.

Brooklyn Nets

The NBA team that drafted Egor Demin in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.

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The takeaway

Demin's season-ending injury is a setback for the Nets, who were hoping to evaluate the young guard's potential this season. The team will now have to wait until next year to get a better sense of how Demin fits into their long-term plans.