Nets' Egor Demin Outlines Plans for 'Most Important Summer' After Season-Ending Injury

The 19-year-old rookie guard is focused on a full offseason of recovery and training after undergoing a successful non-surgical procedure.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 12:33am

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Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin, the team's first-round draft pick in 2025, underwent a successful non-surgical procedure to address a season-ending plantar fascia injury. Demin, who missed most of last offseason due to a similar injury, is now looking forward to a full summer of recovery and training, which he calls the 'most important summer' of his life.

Why it matters

Demin exceeded expectations in his rookie campaign, emerging as a key contributor for the Nets. His continued development is crucial for the team's future, as they look to build around their young core. A healthy and productive offseason could set Demin up for an even stronger sophomore season.

The details

Demin missed most of the 2025-26 season due to 'increased plantar fasciitis' in his left foot, which required a non-surgical procedure. The 19-year-old guard said the procedure was successful and that he's focused on getting his body ready for the start of next season. Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez hinted that Demin could be ready to play in Summer League in July.

  • Demin missed most of last offseason due to a plantar fascia tear in his left foot.
  • Demin appeared in 52 games this season before the Nets shut him down due to 'increased plantar fasciitis' in the same foot.
  • Demin underwent a successful non-surgical procedure in March 2026 to address the season-ending injury.

The players

Egor Demin

A 19-year-old guard for the Brooklyn Nets, who was the team's first-round draft pick in 2025. Demin exceeded expectations in his rookie campaign, emerging as a key contributor for the team.

Jordi Fernandez

The head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.

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What they’re saying

“Everything went well. Now it's just the process of rehab and getting back on the court as soon as the season ends, as we planned, and hopefully everything's going to go in the right direction, and I'll be able to get back to work as soon as I can.”

— Egor Demin, Nets Guard

“It was successful. I'm not qualified to explain exactly what it was, but it was to make his plantar fasciitis better and find the best way for him to take the next step and get stronger and so forth. So it went well, and he'll be ready to go at some point in the offseason, which is great because then you have all this time to work, get better, and go into Summer League.”

— Jordi Fernandez, Nets Head Coach

What’s next

Demin could be ready to play in Summer League in July, which would give him a chance to get back on the court and continue his development before the start of the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Demin's successful non-surgical procedure and focus on a full offseason of recovery and training could be a crucial step in his continued development as a key piece of the Nets' young core. A healthy and productive summer could set him up for an even stronger sophomore campaign.