Wayne Ellington Injury: Updates on Nets Guard's Possible Concussion and Return

Wayne Ellington has found a niche as a starter for the Brooklyn Nets, but the thee-point specialist suffered a concussion on Monday night. However, he's ready to return to the court.

Continue for updates.

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Ellington Active vs. Lakers

Tuesday, March 1

The Nets announced Ellington is active for Tuesday night's game against Los Angeles, per ESPN's Mike Mazzeo.

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Ellington Crucial to Nets Backcourt 

Ellington is going to be relied on even more going forward now that Joe Johnson is a member of the Miami Heat after the Nets waived Johnson. With point guard Jarrett Jack out for the year with a torn ACL, Ellington becomes Brooklyn's primary scorer in the backcourt at just under eight points per game.

Stats courtesy of Basketball-Reference.com.