E.J. Liddell
Brooklyn Nets
E.J. Liddell
Brooklyn Nets
Liddell was considered a first-round prospect by many back in 2022, but injuries led to him falling to the 41st pick and missing his entire rookie year. He hasn’t played many real minutes in his two healthy NBA campaigns, but has proved to be a defensive stalwart in the G League and Summer League.
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Third straight career-high for Liddell
April 10th, 2026E.J. Liddell has set a new career-high in points in three straight games. Last night, he scored 26 points and grabbed a career-high 10 rebounds. He knocked down three threes, hit a couple of mid-range jumpers, and finished frequently at the rim, including three dunks.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.J. Liddell | 26 | 3 | 10 | 1 | - | - | -16 |
Liddell posts second straight career-high
April 8th, 2026E.J. Liddell scored a new career-high in his second career start last night, after setting his previous career-high in his first start just one game prior. He finished with an efficient 21 points in 21 minutes, shooting 7/9 from the field and 5/5 from the free-throw line.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.J. Liddell | 21 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | +2 |
Liddell scores career-high in first career start
April 6th, 2026E.J. Liddell made his first NBA start last night and scored a career-high 15 points. The Ohio State product had a couple of transition layups, two threes, and made three free throws. He also recorded two impressive blocks, one at the three-point line and one at the rim.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.J. Liddell | 15 | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | 2 | +8 |
Nets two-way room make strong contributions; Johnson scores career-high
March 17th, 2026The Nets two-way trio turned in strong performances in last night's loss to the Trail Blazers. Chaney Johnson scored a career-high 17 points, knocking down two threes and adding a couple of putbacks off offensive rebounds. Tyson Etienne scored a season-high 15 points, hitting three threes and going 6/6 from the free-throw line. E.J. Liddell added four points, six rebounds, and three stocks.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaney Johnson | 17 | 2 | 9 | 1 | - | - | +6 |
| Tyson Etienne | 15 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | -9 |
| E.J. Liddell | 4 | - | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -7 |
Nets two-way trio sparks comeback effort; career-high for Liddell
March 15th, 2026E.J. Liddell, Chaney Johnson, and Tyson Etienne were key pieces in erasing a 28-point deficit against the 76ers in yesterday's game. Liddell scored a career-high 10 points and finished with a team-high +18 +/-. Johnson grabbed 10 rebounds and recorded four stocks, while Etienne knocked down three three-pointers and added two steals.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E.J. Liddell | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | +18 |
| Chaney Johnson | 6 | - | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +4 |
| Tyson Etienne | 11 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | - | +11 |
Nets two-way trio finally sees the floor
March 11th, 2026The Nets have rarely used their two-way players this season. In last night's blowout loss to the Pistons, Tyson Etienne, Chaney Johnson, and E.J. Liddell each played at least 12 minutes. Etienne knocked down two three-pointers, Johnson had five points, and Liddell grabbed two rebounds and dished out three assists.
Notable Box Scores
| Player | PTS | 3PM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Etienne | 7 | 2 | - | 3 | - | - | -6 |
| Chaney Johnson | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | -3 |
| E.J. Liddell | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | -6 |
Nets sign E.J. Liddell to two-way contract
September 3rd, 2025Following the waiving of Tosan Evbuomwan, Brooklyn has picked up another power forward on a two-way deal. Liddell comes to the team after spending 2024-25 with the Chicago Bulls. The Illinois native, who was drafted in 2022, has two full NBA seasons under his belt and could get the biggest opportunity of his young career with the Nets. Congrats, E.J.!