Nets’ Trendon Watford: Won’t Play Sunday

What’s the story?

The Nets will be without forward Trendon Watford for Sunday’s game against the Toronto Raptors due to right knee soreness, the team announced.

Watford, 22, is averaging 4.9 points and 4.3 rebounds in 27 games this season, including two starts.

What does this mean for the Nets?

Watford’s absence will leave the Nets thin at the forward position.

Cameron Johnson, who was acquired in a trade with the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, is expected to make his Nets debut on Sunday.

Johnson, 26, is averaging 13.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game this season.

What’s next?

The Nets will host the Raptors on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. ET.