The Nets will be without starting shooting guard Cam Thomas on Friday night when they take on the Detroit Pistons in Brooklyn for their NBA Cup opener.

Thomas is dealing with left hamstring tightness after suffering the injury during Wednesday's win over the Indiana Pacers. He played just six minutes before leaving the court and not returning.

Hamstring injuries have become a recurring problem for the 24-year-old, who missed 57 games last season after injuring it three times, limiting him to just 25 games played.

After agreeing to a one-year qualifying offer before the start of the season, Thomas is averaging 21.4 points on 40.2 percent shooting (35.6 percent from three) over eight games and 28.3 minutes of action per night.

With Thomas sidelined, Brooklyn will need Michael Porter Jr. to continue leading the team in scoring (22.4 points per game). Porter dropped a season-high 32-points (his second 32-point game) to help the Nets earn their first win of the season on Wednesday after a rough 0-7 start.

Additionally, the Nets upgraded rookie wing Drake Powell (right ankle sprain) to probable for Friday's contest vs. the Pistons. The UNC product has played in just two games (11 minutes combined) so far this year. Three other of the Nets five first-round picks, Ben Saraf, Danny Wolf, and Nolan Traore remain on G-League assignment with the Long Island Nets.

Meanwhile, wing Terance Mann, who was previously listed as probable due to left shoulder soreness, is available on Friday. Mann has started and played in all eight games, averaging 11.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game.