The Brooklyn Nets have made a significant roster change by waiving two-way wing Jaylen Martin and signing Tosan Evbuomwan to a two-way contract. Evbuomwan, who recently played with the San Diego Clippers in the G League, showcased impressive stats, averaging 19 points and 6.8 rebounds over 18 games. His journey in the NBA has seen him play for the Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies, totaling 17 games this season.

Evbuomwan, a former Princeton standout, went undrafted in 2023 after a successful college career, including being named Player of the Year in his conference. Despite starting basketball later than most at age 14, he has developed a versatile skill set. His shooting, initially a concern, has improved, evidenced by his performance in the G League.

The Brooklyn Nets are set to kick off 2025 with significant roster changes, highlighted by the arrivals of D’Angelo Russell and Maxwell Lewis. Acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, the duo replaces Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Russell expressed excitement about returning to Brooklyn, a place he knows well, which he believes will ease his transition back to the team.

This marks Russell's second tenure with the Nets, where he previously played from 2017 to 2019, earning an All-Star selection during that period. His current season stats show an average of 12.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game.

Despite the excitement, head coach Jordi Fernandez has yet to confirm if either Russell or Lewis will play in their upcoming game against the Toronto Raptors due to their limited practice time. Additionally, the Nets have signed Tosan Evbuomwan to a two-way contract, further reshaping their roster.

The Orlando Magic are set to embark on a five-game road trip, starting with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The Magic come in hot, winning 10 of their last 11 games, while the Nets recently completed a successful three-game road trip.

Injury concerns loom for both teams, with key players sidelined for the Nets, including Bojan Bogdanovic and several others listed as questionable. The game also serves as an NBA Cup contest in East Group A.

The Brooklyn Nets will be missing their top scorer, Cam Thomas, for a minimum of three weeks due to a left hamstring strain. He sustained the injury during a recent game against the Golden State Warriors, where he had already scored 23 points.

Thomas is currently enjoying a breakout season, averaging 24.7 points per game along with impressive shooting stats. Meanwhile, the Nets will also be without several other players due to various injuries as they look to improve their 8-10 record.

The Long Island Nets have had a mixed start to their road trip, splitting games in Canada and currently holding a 2-5 record. A highlight for fans was Dariq Whitehead's career-high 26 points against Raptors 905, though he still needs to improve his consistency.

After the Canadian games, Whitehead was recalled to the Brooklyn Nets but did not play in their win over the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, Jaylen Martin may have suffered a serious knee injury, and Kendall Brown had a strong performance with 28 points in the loss to the Skyhawks.

Long Island will finish their November road trip with back-to-back games against the Greensboro Swarm before returning home for a four-game stretch.