Kessler Edwards
F FA
Thu 4/7/22 2:31 PM

The Nets will convert Edwards to a standard NBA contract in advance of the postseason, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards has been playing on a two-way deal, meaning he would not be eligible to play in the postseason. In order to keep him available for the play-in tournament, and beyond, the Nets will move him to a full NBA deal and part ways with James Johnson in order to clear a roster spot. Edwards, a rookie out of Pepperdine, has appeared in 46 games this season, averaging 5.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 threes in 20.1 minutes per contest.

Kessler Edwards
F FA
Wed 4/6/22 11:12 AM

Edwards notched five points (2-7 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 118-105 victory over Houston.
EDGE Analysis
With Bruce Brown back in action following a one-game absence due to an illness, Edwards reverted to his usual reserve role, but the rookie actually played five more minutes Tuesday than he did during Saturday's start. The 21-year-old forward struggled offensively, but he grabbed seven rebounds -- his most since Dec. 14 -- and finished with at least one steal and one block in the same game for the seventh time this season.

Kessler Edwards
F FA
Tue 4/5/22 7:02 PM

Edwards will move back to the bench for Tuesday's game against Houston.
EDGE Analysis
With Bruce Brown back in action, Edwards will move back to the bench after starting Saturday's loss to the Hawks. Edwards is unlikely to see enough run to be worth targeting in DFS contests.

Kessler Edwards
F FA
Sat 4/2/22 7:06 PM

Edwards will start Saturday's game against the Hawks, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards and Patty Mills join the starting five due to absences from Seth Curry (ankle) and Bruce Brown (illness). In Edwards' past nine starts, he's averaged 3.1 points and 4.3 rebounds in 20.6 minutes.

Kessler Edwards
F FA
Thu 3/24/22 10:19 AM

Edwards closed with three points (1-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one block and one steal in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 132-120 loss to the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
With Seth Curry (ankle) and Goran Dragic (knee) sidelined, Edwards joined the starting lineup for the first time since Feb. 17. Across 21 starts this season, the rookie has averaged 6.6 points and 4.4 rebounds in 27.6 minutes per game.

Kessler Edwards
F FA
Wed 3/23/22 7:08 PM

Edwards will start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
EDGE Analysis
With Seth Curry (ankle) and Goran Dragic (knee) sidelined, Edwards will rejoin the starting lineup for the first time since Feb. 17. The 21-year-old is averaging 6.1 points and 3.7 rebounds in 21.5 minutes per game this season.

Kessler Edwards
F FA
Wed 3/16/22 10:15 AM

Edwards closed Tuesday's 150-108 victory over Orlando with 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 25 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
After playing just seven total minutes over the last five contests, Edwards returned to the rotation during Tuesday's blowout win. The rookie scored his most points since Jan. 23 and grabbed his most rebounds since Dec. 16, but his increased playing time and production likely stem from the absences of Cam Thomas (back) and Seth Curry (ankle).

Kessler Edwards
F FA
Thu 2/24/22 7:11 PM

Edwards will come off the bench for Thursday's game against the Celtics, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards will shift to the bench as James Johnson enters the starting five for the Nets' first game coming out of the All-Star break. He should still see plenty of run as a reserve on Thursday.

Kessler Edwards
F FA
Thu 2/17/22 7:09 PM

Edwards is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Wizards, Billy Reinhardt of NetsDaily.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards is back in the starting lineup after coming off the bench in Wednesday's win over the Knicks. With James Johnson (wrist) ruled out, Edwards could see more usage than he would otherwise. The 21-year-old is averaging 6.7 points and 4.3 rebounds across 24.9 minutes per game this season.

Kessler Edwards
F FA
Wed 2/16/22 7:07 PM

Edwards will come off the bench Wednesday against the Knicks, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Edwards had started the previous 18 games at power forward but will come off the bench Wednesday behind veteran James Johnson. Edwards had only averaged 22.0 minutes per game over his last five games, so this may not be a huge downgrade. In the seven games this season in which the 21-year-old came of the bench, he averaged 6.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.0 assist across 17.6 minutes.