At just 9-23, the Nets aren’t in any position to withstand injuries. With Rondae Hollis-Jefferson out until at least the All-Star break — and possibly into March — they desperately need somebody to step up at shooting guard.
There have been signs over the last two weeks that Bojan Bogdanovic and Wayne Ellington are doing just that as the calendar flips into the new year.
Ellington came off the bench with the game of his life Monday in Miami, pouring in 26 points with a career-high seven 3-pointers.