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Durant, Irving among several Nets sitting out Pacers' game

All-Stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving are among eight Brooklyn Nets players who will sit out Saturday's game at Indiana

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Saturday Claxton (hamstring) remains out for Saturday's game versus the Pacers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Claxton is dealing with some hamstring soreness, which will cause him to miss a second straight contest Saturday. Numerous starters will join Claxton on the sidelines Saturday, so the Nets will essentially be turning to a bench unit for the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Schiffer: Greetings from Barclays. Nets-Hawks tip shortly... - The Athletic Greetings from Barclays. Nets-Hawks tip shortly. BK looking to close out the homestand 6-1. Ben Simmons is back. Nic Claxton is out. No Dejo...

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sidelined Friday Claxton will miss Friday's game versus the Hawks due to right hamstring tightness, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Claxton's absence will leave a 28.0-minute-per-game void in the frontcourt for the Nets on Friday. Fortunately, the team is in pretty good shape otherwise, so look for Markieff Morris, Day'Ron Sharpe, Ben Simmons (returning from calf injury Friday), and T.J. Warren to absorb his minutes. It remains to be seen if Claxton's hamstring issue is minor enough to allow him to return for the second game of a back-to-back set Saturday versus the Pacers.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks three shots in win Claxton finished Wednesday's 122-116 victory over Charlotte with 14 points (6-9 FG, 2-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal in 29 minutes.

Impact Claxton scored seven of his 14 points while blocking two shots in five second-quarter minutes. It was the sixth time in his last nine games that he's blocked at least three shots and he's averaging 2.9 blocks per game in that span. He missed four of his six attempts from the charity stripe Wednesday and has made just 42.3 percent of his free-throw attempts on the year.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 14 rebounds in loss Claxton provided nine points (4-5 FG, 1-6 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 38 minutes during Sunday's 103-92 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Claxton pulled down 14 rebounds Sunday, matching his highest total in a game this season. While he just missed a double-double Sunday, he's averaging one over his last seven games, as he's scored 12.3 points and grabbed 10.6 boards per game in that span. He missed five of his six free-throw attempts Sunday and has now made just 43.1 percent of his tries this year.

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Falls just shy of double-double Claxton closed Friday's 114-105 win over the Raptors with 15 points (7-9 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 31 minutes.

Impact Claxton enjoyed an excellent shooting night and nearly registered his second double-double in three games. The Georgia product has attempted 10 or more field goals in only one of his last eight matchups, but he typically makes the most of his scoring chances, finishing in double figures in seven of those contests. Claxton has also been making his presence known on the defensive end of late, averaging 2.6 blocks over this eight-game stretch.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets build huge lead, beat Raptors 114-105 for 4th straight

Kyrie Irving scored 27 points and the Brooklyn Nets built a huge lead before beating the Toronto Raptors 114-105

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Durant and the Nets take on the Raptors

Kevin Durant leads Brooklyn into a matchup with Toronto averaging 30.4 points per game

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts double-double in win Claxton ended Monday's 109-102 win over the Magic with 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 36 minutes.

Impact Since missing the Nov. 20 game against the Grizzlies due to personal reasons, Claxton has been on a tear and continues to show why he won the starting center role. He's scored in double digits in each of his last five appearances, posting three double-doubles and recording multiple blocks four times in that span. Claxton has six double-doubles in November and is averaging 11.9 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game in the current month.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Durant scores 45, carries Nets to 109-102 win over Magic

Kevin Durant scored a season-high 45 points, carrying the Brooklyn Nets to a 109-102 victory over the Orlando Magic that got them back to

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alex Schiffer: Halftime: Nets lead the Blazers 58-57. Pretty... - The Athletic Halftime: Nets lead the Blazers 58-57. Pretty even game so far. Nic Claxton hit a pair of free throws right before the break. He's shot it a...

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hosts block party Claxton finished with 12 points (6-6 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist and five blocks over 28 minutes during Friday's 128-117 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Displaying a beautiful example of his peak value, Claxton was perfect from the field, logged his second consecutive double-double and matched his career-high with five blocks Friday. Claxton's efficiency crafts a very solid fantasy floor.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pacers have 4 players with 20-plus points, beat Nets 128-117

Buddy Hield scored 26 points to lead four Indiana players with 20 or more, and the Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 128-117

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Stuffs stat sheet Wednesday Claxton chipped in 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 112-98 victory over the Raptors.

Impact Claxton made his presence felt on both ends of the court in this huge win over Toronto, as he recorded a double-double, contributed on defense and missed only one of his seven shots from the field. Claxton has entrenched himself in the starting lineup when available, and the numbers back him up, as he's averaging 11.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game, with all three figures being career-high marks for him.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irving scores 29, Nets beat depleted Raptors 112-98

Kyrie Irving scored 19 of his 29 points in the third quarter, Nic Claxton had 14 points and 12 rebounds and the Brooklyn Nets beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 112-98

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Tuesday Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said that Claxton will be in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game versus the 76ers, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Claxton will play and start Tuesday after missing Sunday's game due to illness. With Claxton and Ben Simmons confirmed to be starting, Royce O'Neale will likely head back to the bench.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Claxton (illness) will be available for Tuesday's game versus the 76ers, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Claxton will ultimately miss just one game due to his illness. He could retake his spot as the team's starting center, though Ben Simmons indicated earlier in the day that he anticipated starting again. So, it will be worth monitoring how the Nets' starting lineup shakes out Tuesday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Claxton is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the 76ers due to a non-COVID illness, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Claxton missed Sunday's contest due to personal reasons and was initially left off the injury report for Tuesday. However, he was a late addition with an illness and is in jeopardy of missing a second straight contest. Yuta Watanabe (hamstring) is also questionable, so if neither big man is available, Markieff Morris, Day'Ron Sharpe and Kessler Edwards would be candidates for increased roles off the bench.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Claxton (personal) isn't on the injury report ahead of Tuesday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Claxton was unavailable Sunday against Memphis due to a personal reason, but he rejoined the Nets on Monday and will be able to return to the court Tuesday. Over nine appearances since the start of November, he's averaged 11.0 points and 8.1 rebounds in 25.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Tuesday Claxton (personal) is expected to play Tuesday against the 76ers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Claxton didn't play Sunday against the Grizzlies due to a personal reason, but he's expected to rejoin the Nets on Monday and should be available following a one-game absence. The 23-year-old has had increased production early in the 2022-23 season, as he's averaged 11.5 points and 8.3 rebounds in 26.8 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irving returns, Simmons scores 22 as Nets beat Grizzlies

Kyrie Irving returned from his suspension with 14 points, Ben Simmons tuned up for his trip back to Philadelphia with a season-high 22 and the Brooklyn Nets beat the short-handed M...

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Sunday Claxton won't be available for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies due to a personal matter, Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reports.

Impact Claxton is expected to rejoin the Nets on Monday and will likely return to the lineup Tuesday against the 76ers, but he'll be in store for his first absence of the 2022-23 campaign to close out the weekend while he tends to the personal matter. The Nets could turn to Ben Simmons to make his first start of the season in place of Claxton, but no decision has been announced. Regardless, Simmons, Markieff Morris and Day'Ron Sharpe look to be the main candidates to fill minutes at center while Claxton is away from the team.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Claxton (eye) will be available for Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Claxton indicated after Sunday's contest that he intended to play Tuesday, and he was listed as probable on the injury report, so all signs pointed to the outcome. He should continue in his starting role at center.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially probable Claxton (eye) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Claxton was forced out of Sunday's game against the Lakers due to a left eye contusion, but he said after the loss that he expects to play Tuesday. Over his last eight appearances, he's averaged 12.6 points and 9.5 rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE