Chris McCullough (knee) will be active beginning with Friday's game against the Kings, but isn't expected to play until at least Feb. 8 versus the Nuggets, Andy Vasquez of The Record reports.

McCullough (knee) will be active beginning with Friday's game against the Kings, but isn't expected to play until at least Feb. 8 versus the Nuggets, Andy Vasquez of The Record reports.

Analysis:

The Nets weren't even certain if McCullough would suit up at this season after a torn ACL suffered last January while he was at Syracuse caused him to slip in the draft. Fortunately, it looks like the soon-to-be 21-year-old has progressed well from the injury, and he should be able to make his NBA debut shortly before the All-Star break. Because of the extensive time he's missed, look for McCullough to play only a bit role for the Nets in the second half of the season.