As the Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks prepare for their regular-season opener, both teams face significant injury challenges. The Nets will be without Trendon Watford, Day'Ron Sharpe, and Bojan Bogdanovic, while the Hawks are missing Kobe Bufkin and have Clint Capela listed as questionable.

Brooklyn's depth is particularly affected by Sharpe's absence, forcing them to rely on players like Ben Simmons and Noah Clowney in the center position. The Hawks may look to exploit matchups if Capela is unable to play, particularly with Nic Claxton's performance being crucial for Brooklyn.