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.
Claxton will sit for the preseason opener, and he could be a limited participant throughout the preseason after missing Thursday's scrimmage during practice. The 25-year-old will likely be good to go for the regular season, but the Nets will see what it has for depth at the five with Day'Ron Sharpe (hamstring) and Noah Clowney before the start of the year.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Set for four-year extension
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Claxton intends to sign a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Nets, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Less than 24 hours after dealing Mikal Bridges to the Knicks, Brooklyn is on the verge of locking up Claxton for four seasons. The 24-year-old started in each of his 147 appearances over the last two seasons, averaging 11.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 blocks per game in 2024. Claxton's name had been rumored in trade talks this offseason with the Nets slated for a rebuild, but for now, he's one of the franchise's cornerstones.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Double-doubles in victory
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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.
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.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Officially cleared to play
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Claxton (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
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. Claxton will reclaim his starting spot from Jalen Wilson against Toronto.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Will likely play Wednesday
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Claxton (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
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.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Dealing with left ankle sprain
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Claxton is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings due to a left ankle sprain, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
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. Since 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.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Swats four shots in win
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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.
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.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Owns glass in double-double outing
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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.
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, and Wednesday he posted his fourth double-double over the last 10 contests.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Grabs 16 rebounds Monday
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Claxton supplied nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 96-88 win over the Raptors.
Claxton didn't have his best scoring performance Monday, but it wasn't due to a lack of efficiency, as he made four of his five attempts from the field. He certainly made his presence felt on the glass, and he ended just one rebound shy from tying his season-high mark in that category. Claxton has grabbed 10 or more rebounds in eight of his 13 appearances this month.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Sniffs double-double Thursday
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Claxton (illness) finished with 22 points (9-12 FG, 4-6 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 115-108 loss to the Bucks.
Claxton shook off an illness and finished just one rebound shy of recording what would've been his seventh double-double of March (11 appearances). The big man has been extremely productive during this stretch, averaging 14.1 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 blocks per game.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Available for Thursday's game
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Claxton (illness) is available for Thursday's game against Milwaukee, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Claxton didn't participate in Thursday's morning shootaround due to his non-COVID illness, but he's been cleared to suit up despite the issue. Over his last five outings, he's averaged 10.8 points and 9.0 rebounds in 27.4 minutes per game.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Not present for shootaround
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Claxton (illness), who is questionable for Thursday's game against Milwaukee, wasn't at the Nets' morning shootaround, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.
Although Claxton didn't participate in Brooklyn's morning shootaround, he's with the team in Milwaukee, so it's still possible he suits up. If he's unavailable, Day'Ron Sharpe, Trendon Watford and Noah Clowney could see additional minutes.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Questionable for Thursday
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Claxton is questionable for Thursday's game against Milwaukee due to an illness, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Claxton hasn't missed a game since late December, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up Thursday due to his illness. Over 10 appearances in March, he's averaged 13.3 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 blocks in 30.5 minutes per game. If he's sidelined, Day'Ron Sharpe and Trendon Watford are candidates to handle increased roles.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Records double-double Sunday
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Claxton racked up 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 122-115 overtime loss to the Spurs.
Claxton recorded his 26th double-double of the season, and it's worth noting he's achieved that feat in five of his last seven appearances as well, cementing his status as a bonafide two-way threat in a struggling Brooklyn team. Claxton is averaging 13.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.9 blocks per game this month.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Top rebounder in double-double
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Claxton had 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Sunday's 120-101 victory over the Cavaliers.
Claxton led all players in Sunday's contest in rebounds while ending as one of four Nets with 15 or more points en route to a double-double. Claxton has been a double-double machine for Brooklyn, reaching that feat in five of his last six contests.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Double-double in Detroit
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Claxton notched 15 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal in 34 minutes during Thursday's 118-112 loss to the Pistons.
It's his third double-double in the last four games and 23rd of the season, but it's Claxton's defensive efforts that stand out the most. The 24-year-old center has recorded multiple blocks nine times in 16 contests since the beginning of February, a stretch in which he's averaging 11.6 points, 8.6 boards, 2.3 blocks and 2.1 assists while shooting 61.4 percent from the floor.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Double-doubles with four blocks
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Claxton notched 17 points (6-8 FG, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and four blocks over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 112-107 win over the 76ers.
Claxton missed just two shots from the field in this one, but perhaps more importantly, he recorded his 22nd double-double of the campaign, as well as his 33rd outing with two or more blocks. A key two-way player for the Nets, Claxton is an excellent two-way option in category-based leagues, particularly due to his high shooting percentages and impact on the defensive end.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Efficient in loss to Memphis
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Claxton closed Monday's 106-102 loss to the Grizzlies with 21 points (8-10 FG, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one block across 33 minutes.
Claxton is one of the best two-way big men in The Association and is capable of recording a double-double every time he steps on the court. Even though that wasn't the case Monday, Claxton still posted a solid stat line, and he continues to play a pivotal role for Brooklyn on both ends of the court. The big man is averaging 11.0 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.1 blocks per game since the beginning of February.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Fills stat sheet in win Saturday
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Claxton accumulated 12 points (6-9 FG, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 34 minutes during Saturday's 114-102 victory over the Hawks.
Claxton delivered a much-needed bounce-back performance in this game, battling against Clint Capela down low and registering his first double-double since Feb. 3. Claxton has proven he can get the job done on both ends of the court on a steady basis. Still, he had been very inconsistent of late, averaging only 10.1 points and 8.3 rebounds per game across 12 February appearances.
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Quintessential production
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Claxton logged 10 points (5-5 FG), four rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal over 21 minutes during Monday's 111-86 victory over the Grizzlies.
Claxton maximized his minutes, posting a perfect showing from the field while making a strong defensive impact in Brooklyn's dominant showing Monday. Tuesday's game against Orlando isn't exactly a boom spot for Claxton, as he has averaged 7.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks across two prior games versus the Magic this season.
