Markel Brown strained his left oblique during Thursday's practice, Rob Boone of Newsday reports.

Brown strained his left oblique during Thursday's practice, Rob Boone of Newsday reports.

Analysis:

The injury could sideline Brown for a few days, but unless the Nets paint a more serious picture regarding the ailment, the guard should be ready to go for the start of the regular season. Even with Deron Williams moving over to Dallas this offseason, Brown still finds himself as the low man on the Nets' depth chart at point guard. Jarrett Jack is expected to start at the position while Shane Larkin serves as his top backup, leaving no room for Brown to assume a significant portion of minutes.