Coach Lionel Hollins called 2015-16 a "redshirt year" for McCullough (knee), Josh Newman of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Coach Lionel Hollins called 2015-16 a "redshirt year" for McCullough (knee), Josh Newman of the Asbury Park Press reports.

Analysis:

The rookie is still recovering from a torn ACL suffered in January, and he is not expected to be ready for full contact until after the new year. However, even once McCullough is healthy, Hollins' comments would seem to suggest that McCullough isn't expected to play much of a role for the Nets this season. A D-League deployment is likely in store for the Syracuse product once he's healthy.