This past offseason, the Brooklyn Nets inked Trendon Watford to a one-year, $2.7 million contract. Midway through the lone season of his deal, Watford looks pri

Ever since buying out Ben Simmons, the Nets have had a backup point guard problem. And an unlikely solution has emerged to solve it.

Cam Thomas and Trendon Watford were ruled out of Brooklyn’s road matchup against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. Both are managing left hamstring injuries.

Trendon Watford is thriving for the Nets after replacing Ben Simmons at point guard following the three-time All-Star's buyout.

Watford (hamstring) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Spurs. Watford sat out the second leg of Brooklyn's back-to-back Saturday for precautionary reasons, but he'll likely see his usual minutes Tuesday. Watford is averaging 10.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 0.9 steals over his last 10 appearances.

Won't play against Detroit

Nic Claxton scored 16 points and tipped in the winner as time expired, Cam Johnson had 23 points and the Brooklyn Nets edged the Philadelphia ... storming onto the court in a wild celebration. Trendon Watford also scored 16 points for the Nets.

I'm used to it,” Smart said. “I still do what I do.” Brooklyn took a 97-96 lead on Trendon Watford's layup with 4:45 remaining. Then the Nets didn't score again until a couple of free throws ...

Brooklyn aims to stop its four-game slide when the Nets play San Antonio. The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.

This past offseason, the Brooklyn Nets inked Trendon Watford to a one-year, $2.7 million contract. Midway through the lone season of his deal, Watford looks primed to cash in at the conclusion of ...