"He's yet to suit up after sitting out Summer League with what the team called a minor left knee tendinopathy. At Media Day, general manager Sean Marks said Powell had not yet been cleared for 5-on-5 and would continue ramping up through training camp, with hopes of playing in the preseason. Powell later told reporters his knee "felt good" and expressed confidence in the return-to-play plan set by Brooklyn's medical staff."
"His status for Saturday's matchup at Barclays Center remains uncertain, but the rookie guard appears close to a return. "He's been doing a great job. His body looks good," Fernández said. "Getting ready to better ramp up and just being cautious. He's done a really good job. He's an elite athlete, we believe the best athlete in the draft so it's exciting to watch him take those steps and he is putting the work in, for sure.""
Drake Powell, the 20-year-old 22nd overall pick from North Carolina, missed Summer League due to a minor left knee tendinopathy and has yet to play for the Nets. The organization has him ramping up through training camp but has not cleared him for full 5-on-5 yet, with preseason availability as a goal. Powell progressed to the contact portion of practice shortly before the preseason opener and appears close to a return. Coaches and executives have praised his conditioning and work ethic. Powell stands out as an elite athlete with exceptional defensive potential and top combine metrics.
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