Nic Claxton News, Rumors, Updates - Brooklyn Nets

Expected to play Wednesday Claxton (hamstring) is expected to play Wednesday against the Hawks for Opening Night, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Claxton was held out of the preseason, but the Nets have always expressed optimism about his availability for Opening Night. Nets coach Jordi Fernandez is likely to have big plans for his starting center this season, as Claxton agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension back in June.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Claxton (hamstring) won't play in Friday's preseason game against the Raptors, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Claxton is trending in the right direction, head coach Jordi Fernandez told Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com, but they won't rush him in the final game of the preseason. That said, the Nets expect the big man to be ready for the regular-season opener against the Hawks next Wednesday.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Claxton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's preseason game against the 76ers, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact Coach Jordi Fernandez had previously said he'd like Claxton to play in at least one preseason game, and the big man's final chance will come Friday versus Toronto. Claxton's hamstring has been reported as minor, but it'd still be encouraging to see him get at least some work in before Brooklyn opens the regular season against the Hawks on Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Not in starting lineup Claxton (hamstring) isn't starting Wednesday's preseason game against the 76ers, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Brooklyn hasn't officially ruled Claxton out yet, but his omission from the starting lineup suggests he'll remain sidelined while dealing with a minor hamstring injury. His last chance to suit up before the regular season will come Friday versus Toronto.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Claxton (hamstring) is out for Monday's preseason game versus the Wizards, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Claxton has yet to suit up this preseason due to hamstring soreness. However, the injury is not considered to be serious, and the Nets expect Claxton to be good to go for the regular season.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back by Opening Night Coach Jordi Fernandez said Friday that the Nets are aiming to have Claxton (hamstring) back by Opening Night, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Claxton has been dealing with hamstring soreness that has kept him from appearing in the preseason thus far. The 25-year-old has been slightly limited throughout training camp, but the club expects he will be fully ready for Opening Night. Claxton's return to game action during the preseason is unlikely, but his next opportunity to play will come Monday versus the Wizards.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nic Claxton Out For Nets' First Preseason Game Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernández said that star center Nic Claxton will not play in the team's first preseason game against the LA C...

OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM

Out for Tuesday Coach Jordi Fernandez said Friday that Claxton will miss Tuesday's preseason opener against the Clippers due to hamstring soreness, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Claxton will sit for the preseason opener and could be a limited participant throughout the preseason. The 25-year-old will likely be good to go for the regular season, but the Nets will see what they have for depth at the five with Day'Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney before the start of the year.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Where Does Nic Claxton Rank Amongst Other Centers in the NBA? Nic Claxton is easily a top 10 player in his position for NBA players 25 or under. After signing a contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets...

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Nets' Nic Claxton has message after signing four-year, $100 million deal After intending to re-sign with the Brooklyn Nets for four years and $100 million, center Nic Claxton posted a message on his Instagram.

JUNE 27 • USATODAY.COM

Reports: Nic Claxton, Nets reach 4-year, $100 million deal Center Nic Claxton has reached an agreement on a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets, multiple outlets reporte...

JUNE 27 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Report: Nets' Nic Claxton could receive interest from the Thunder Per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, NBA executives believe that Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton will receive interest from the OKC Thunder.

MAY 31 • USATODAY.COM

Brooklyn Nets: What Could Nic Claxton's New Contract Look Like? Brooklyn big man Nic Claxton is in line for a new deal. What could it look like fresh off a career stretch?

APRIL 30 • SI.COM

Getting Nic Claxton Back Will be Pivotal to Nets' Future Efforts Signing Nic Claxton back to a long-term deal will be important for the start of Jordi Fernandez tenure with Brooklyn.

APRIL 30 • SI.COM

OKC Thunder Holds Best Odds to Land Nets' Nic Claxton Out of Free Agency Should Nic Claxton leave the Brooklyn Nets this offseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder has the best odds to land his services.

APRIL 26 • SI.COM

OKC Thunder Listed As Favorite to Land Nets' Nic Claxton This Offseason While the Thunder's last focus is roster reconstruction amid their playoff run, oddsmakers like the team's chances to land Nic Claxton from...

APRIL 25 • SI.COM

Double-doubles in victory Claxton produced 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and five blocks in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 106-102 win over Toronto.

Impact Claxton's team-high 11 rebounds helped him record his 30th double-double of the season during Wednesday's win. He also registered just his third game of 2023-24 with at least five blocks. Claxton's efficiency has decreased slightly from last year, going from shooting 70.5 percent from the field in 2022-23 to 63.2 percent in 2023-24.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Nic Claxton | Post-Game Press Conference | Toronto Raptors | 4.10.2024

APRIL 11 • YOUTUBE

Officially cleared to play Claxton (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Impact Claxton was probable for Wednesday's matchup, so it isn't very surprising to see him cleared to return following a one-game absence. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 9.4 points, 10.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 30.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Will likely play Wednesday Claxton (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Claxton was sidelined for Sunday's loss to the Kings, marking his first absence since Dec. 27, but will return to action Wednesday. Over his last eight appearances, Claxton has averaged 9.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 blocks and 0.9 steals in 31.6 minutes per game.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Claxton (ankle) won't play in Sunday's game against the Kings.

Impact Claxton will miss his first game since Dec. 27 after spraining his left ankle during Saturday's win over Detroit. In the wake of Claxton's absence, Noah Clowney should be the favorite to enter the first unit for his first career start, while Day'Ron Sharpe handles most of the backup work at the five. Claxton's next chance to go will come Wednesday against Toronto

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with left ankle sprain Claxton is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings due to a left ankle sprain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Claxton finished Saturday's win over Detroit with five points (2-4 FG), nine rebounds, three assists and three blocks but tweaked his left ankle, though no injury was reported during the contest. Given Sunday's matchup is the second half of a back-to-back set and the Nets have already been eliminated from the Play-In Tournament, it wouldn't be surprising to see them rest most of their regulars versus Sacramento. Cameron Johnson (toe) and Dorian Finney-Smith (knee) have already been ruled out, while Dennis Schroder (Achilles) joins Claxton as questionable.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Swats four shots in win Claxton totaled 14 points (7-10 FG, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and four blocks across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 win over the Pacers.

Impact Claxton recorded a team-high 13 rebounds during Wednesday's win en route to his 29th double-double of the season. The 24-year-old big man has also been a shot-blocking machine, tallying 11 games with at least four rejections so far in 2023-24.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Nic Claxton | Post-Game Press Conference | Washington Wizards | 3.27.24

MARCH 28 • YOUTUBE

Owns glass in double-double outing Claxton recorded 17 points (8-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and one assist over 38 minutes in Wednesday's 122-119 overtime win over Washington.

Impact Claxton took care of business on the glass while leading all players in Wednesday's contest in rebounds to go along with a game-leading trio of blocks en route to the lone double-double on the night for the Nets. Claxton has hauled in 10 or more boards in two straight games, posting his fourth double-double over the last 10 contests.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

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