The Nets recalled rookie Nolan Traore from their G League affiliate on Long Island Thursday, ending a promising developmental stretch against quality competition.

Fellow rookie Drake Powell also returned to the big club ahead of Friday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, and with Ben Saraf staying in the G League for more reps, the No. 19 pick may have a clearer path to meaningful minutes at point guard in the coming weeks.

“Yeah, he’s been playing well down in the G, so, happy for him to be back,” Michael Porter Jr. said of Traore. “Obviously a very talented kid, a young guy that can do a lot of things on the court. So, it’s good to have him back.”

Traore’s latest call-up was well earned. He put up 18.8 points and 6.4 assists while shooting 43.1% from 3-point range in 13 G League

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