NIC CLAXTON NEWS

Goes for season-high 20 points Claxton ended Thursday's 117-112 loss to the Suns with 20 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 35 minutes.

Impact In addition to compiling his season-best scoring effort, Claxton added 11 boards to give him his 14th double-double of the campaign and added plenty of supporting stats in the other columns as well. The big man has notched three straight double-doubles and four in the last five as he continues his breakout campaign in 2022-23. Claxton's rim-protecting efforts alone make him worthy of starting in many formats, but his current binge of scoring has heightened his fantasy status, especially among centers.

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mikal Bridges scores 28 points, Suns beat Nets to snap skid

Mikal Bridges scored 28 points, Deandre Ayton had 24 points and 14 rebounds and the Phoenix Suns held off the Brooklyn Nets 117-112 on Thursday night

JANUARY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Delivers another complete outing Claxton finished with 15 points (7-11 FG, 1-1 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 106-98 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Claxton saw a slight bump in usage while Brooklyn was without both Kyrie Irving (calf) and Kevin Durant (knee), which played a factor in him collecting four assists on the night after recording just one across the Nets' previous three contests. As per usual, however, the main takeaway from Claxton's line was his continued efficiency and shot blocking. He's recorded no fewer than three blocks in any of his last nine outings and is shooting 70.3 percent from the field during that stretch.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 18, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Johnson hits career-high 36, Spurs top Nets, end 5-game skid

Keldon Johnson had a career-high 36 points and 11 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a five-game skid with a 106-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts double-double Sunday Claxton produced 17 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 FT), 13 rebounds and four blocks in 33 minutes during Sunday's 112-102 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Claxton now has two double-doubles over his last three outings and four straight games with at least nine rebounds. His improved contributions in scoring and rebounding are certainly welcome, but the fourth-year center continues to provide most of his value in the blocks category. He's recorded no fewer than three blocks in any of his last eight games and is averaging an NBA-best 2.7 per game on the season.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giddey, Gilgeous-Alexander lead Thunder over Nets 112-102

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey each scored 28 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 112-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Thursday Claxton (shoulder) is available Thursday against the Celtics, Christian Arnold of the Associated Press reports.

Impact Claxton was probable ahead of Thursday's matchup due to a left shoulder impingement, but he'll be able to play through the ailment. He's posted double-doubles in two of his last six appearances and has averaged 12.3 points and 7.8 rebounds in 30.5 minutes per game during that time.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed probable Thursday Claxton is considered probable for Thursday's game versus the Celtics due to a left shoulder impingement, Chris Milholen of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Aside from Kevin Durant (knee), Claxton is the only player on the injury report for the Nets on Thursday. Even he is expected to take part, so the rotation should operate as usual against the Celtics.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures double-double Claxton logged 13 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and three blocks across 31 minutes during Sunday's 102-101 win over Miami.

Impact Claxton was efficient when shooting the ball in Sunday's victory, and he also made an impact on the defensive end with nine defensive rebounds and three blocked shots. He's proven himself as a rim protector so far this season and especially of late, as he's averaging 4.3 blocks per game over his last six appearances.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets top Heat 102-101, lose Durant to right knee injury

Royce O’Neale’s putback with 3.2 seconds left put Brooklyn to stay, and the Nets defeated the Miami Heat 102-101 on Sunday night in a game where Kevin Durant left early with a righ...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All-around effort in win Claxton posted nine points (4-4 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists, five blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 108-102 win over New Orleans.

Impact Claxton was perfect from the field but didn't have many touches, and he also contributed in rebounds, assists and blocks. The athletic big man has recorded at least three blocks in five straight games and is averaging 12.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.6 blocks and 2.0 assists per game in that span.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient and dominant Saturday Claxton contributed 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, six blocks and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 123-106 win over the Hornets.

Impact Claxton missed just one shot from the field and has been on a tear of late, scoring in double digits in five games in a row, but he's also been thriving defensively since he's recorded multiple blocks four times in that span. The big man has emerged as a key piece for the Nets on both ends of the court, and while he's not going to carry the team offensively on any given game, his two-way contributions make him a valuable fantasy asset. He averaged 12.5 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.2 blocks per game in December.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Irving and Durant lead Nets past Hornets for 11th win a row

Kyrie Irving scored 18 of his 28 points in the first half, Kevin Durant added 23 points and the Brooklyn Nets ran their winning streak to 11, beating the Charlotte Hornets 123-106...

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Savagely swats six shots Claxton supplied 17 points (8-9 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and six blocks over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 victory over Atlanta.

Impact Claxton threw himself a block party Wednesday, swatting a career-high six shots. As if that wasn't enough, he also recorded his 10th double-double of the season. The Nets are rolling right now, as is Claxton, who is the 34th-ranked player this season. His overall value is tied to four specific categories, meaning he is not going to fit every single build. With that said, he appears to be only scratching the surface of his potential and could be a real difference-maker for years to come.

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Posts complete performance Claxton had 19 points (9-10 FG, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, five assists and three steals in 30 minutes during Friday's 118-100 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Claxton did a little bit of everything in a comfortable victory over Milwaukee. He's recorded seven or more rebounds in 13 consecutive matchups, but he was unable to swat a shot Friday for the first time since Nov. 17. Claxton will continue to serve as a valuable all-around center for fantasy managers.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets beat Bucks, tie longest win streak in Brooklyn at 8

Kevin Durant scored 24 points, and the Nets held Giannis Antetokounmpo scoreless in the fourth quarter to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 118-100

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid line in blowout win Claxton contributed 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 143-113 win over the Warriors.

Impact The 23-year-old was one of the Brooklyn starters who still saw about his usual workload in the rout, and Claxton wound up setting a new season high in assists while delivering another standout performance on the defensive end. He's recorded multiple blocks in nine straight games and 12 of his last 13, and Claxton is now second to Brook Lopez on the NBA leaderboard in that category, averaging 2.4 rejections a game on the season to the Bucks center's 2.7.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high mark in blocks Claxton ended Friday's 119-116 win over the Raptors with 15 points (5-5 FG, 5-8 FT), 10 rebounds, six blocks and one steal over 26 minutes.

Impact Claxton missed a few attempts from the charity stripe, but aside from that, he looked impressive since he didn't miss a single field goal, crashed the glass effectively and posted a season-high mark in blocks.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Irving hits game-winning 3 at buzzer, Nets win 5th straight

Kyrie Irving hit a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 119-116, extending their winning streak to a season-high five

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available Monday Claxton (hamstring) is available for Monday's contest against the Wizards, Alec Sturm of NetsDaily.com reports.

Impact Claxton will make his return to Brooklyn's lineup after missing the team's past two contests with a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old center is averaging 11.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 2.2 blocks over 28.0 minutes across his first 25 showings this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Monday Claxton (hamstring) is a game-time decision for Monday's contest against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact After missing the team's past two contests with a hamstring injury, Claxton is a true game-time call for Brooklyn. If the 6-foot-11 center ultimately can't suit up, his next chance to play will come Friday against the Raptors.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Monday Claxton (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Wizards, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Coach Jacque Vaughn previously said Claxton is expected to play Monday, but the center will still carry a questionable tag into the contest. The 23-year-old has missed the past two games with right hamstring soreness but could be back in the lineup at Washington.

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets face the Wizards, seek 4th straight win

Brooklyn aims to keep its three-game win streak alive when the Nets take on Washington

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likley to return Monday Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Claxton (hamstring) is expected to play in Monday's game against the Pacers, Nick Friedell of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Claxton has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers after also missing Friday's game with right hamstring soreness. Claxton will likely start at center Monday, as he has in all 25 games he's played this season.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE