NBA · Memphis Grizzlies · 14:07 ET · via @UnderdogNBA

Mikel Brown Jr. to have minutes restriction in season opener

Editorial sports image for Nets Slap Minutes Restriction on Mikel Brown Jr. for Season Opener

Jordi Fernandez confirmed the minutes restriction via the New York Post's Brian Lewis.

head coach Jordi Fernandez stated that . will have a minutes restriction for Wednesday's season opener, according to Brian Lewis of the New York Post.

The rookie point guard is managing a left ankle sprain that limited him early in training camp and caused him to miss the team's first three preseason games.

The Nets open their regular season on Wednesday.