NIC CLAXTON NEWS

Nears double-double Saturday Claxton posted 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and eight rebounds across 15 minutes in Sunday's 123-88 exhibition game win over Hapoel Jerusalem.

Impact Claxton nearly secured a double-double in limited playing time during the team's preseason opener, and he was one of four Nets players to score in double figures. The 26-year-old big man recorded 13 double-doubles in 70 regular-season appearances (62 starts) last season, during which he averaged 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.4 blocks across 26.9 minutes per contest.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Claxton on the Move? Contenders Reportedly Eye Nets' Big Man as Top Trade Target At one point this summer, it appeared like a forgone conclusion that Nic Claxton would be suiting up as a Los Angeles Laker next season—or a...

OCTOBER 4 • SI.COM

Back is doing better Claxton said during Tuesday's Media Day that his back is a lot better, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Claxton was hampered by a back issue for the majority of the 2024-25 season. He said he's had "a really good offseason," however, setting him up for a potential bounce-back campaign. Despite being limited, Claxton put up regular-season averages of 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.4 blocks on 56.3 percent from the field and 51.3 percent from the line in 2024-25.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 3 goals: Nic Claxton has to rediscover his defensive dominance Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton will be one of the best players on the roster, but here are three goals for Claxton heading into the 2025-2...

SEPTEMBER 19 • USATODAY.COM

Nets' Nic Claxton ranked 22nd-best center prior to 2025-26 NBA season Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton is ranked as the 22nd-best center in the NBA heading into the 2025-26 NBA season, according to a list from...

SEPTEMBER 10 • USATODAY.COM

Nets' Nic Claxton to have high school basketball jersey retired Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton has been having a solid NBA career to this point, but he is also being honored with a high school jersey re...

AUGUST 19 • USATODAY.COM

Celtics linked to $97 million Nets big man Nic Claxton amid roster reshuffle | Sporting News Could Nic Claxton be the Celtics' long-term answer at center?

AUGUST 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Boston Celtics bolster frontcourt depth in recent mock trade | Sporting News The Celtics fill their void at center in the form of Nic Claxton in recent mock trade.

AUGUST 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

NBA Mock Trade: Boston Celtics Deal Anfernee Simons To Brooklyn Nets For Nic Claxton Boston Celtics trade rumors heat up as the team targets Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton, whose elite rim protection could fill a key defens...

JULY 31 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

2025 NBA Mock Draft: Final Edition Ahead of Draft Night

Draft night is here, and FOX Sports Research has its final mock ahead of the first round.

JUNE 25 • FOX SPORTS

2025 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Ace Bailey Falls to No. 4

J-Mac is back with his NBA Mock Draft 3.0. Find out how far Ace Bailey has fallen in his projections and see if he's still got Flagg going N...

JUNE 20 • FOX SPORTS

Report: Nets' Nic Claxton a potential trade target of the Lakers Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton is a potential target of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report from ClutchPoints' Anthony Irwin.

JUNE 18 • USATODAY.COM

What could a Nets trade sending Nic Claxton to the Lakers look like? The Brooklyn Nets will have to make some important decisions prior to next season. What could a Nic Claxton trade to the Los Angeles Lakers...

JUNE 17 • USATODAY.COM

Nets' Nic Claxton may be closer to joining the Lakers than some think Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton is under contract for the next 3 seasons, but he could be closer to joining the Los Angeles Lakers than som...

JUNE 3 • USATODAY.COM

Will the Nets receive a trade offer from the Suns for Nic Claxton? The Brooklyn Nets will look significantly different when the 2025-26 NBA season comes around. Will the Phoenix Suns try to trade for Nic Cla...

MAY 24 • USATODAY.COM

Nets' Nic Claxton linked to Lakers as possible center option The Brooklyn Nets are still in the beginning stages of their offseason plans, but center Nic Claxton has been linked to the Los Angeles Lake...

MAY 17 • USATODAY.COM

Nets' Nic Claxton 2024-25 NBA season highlights Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton had a solid 2024-25 NBA season, but it was a step back from his prior production. Here are some of his high...

APRIL 25 • USATODAY.COM

Nets' Nic Claxton discusses 'humbling' season; lingering back issue Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton endured a season in which he had to deal with the difficulties of losing many games amidst a lingering back...

APRIL 16 • USATODAY.COM

Breaking Down the Nets' Recent First-Round Draft History Cam Thomas (2021) and Nic Claxton (2019), the two longest-tenured members of the Brooklyn Nets' active roster, were overlooked and passed on...

APRIL 16 • SI.COM

Sees 22 minutes in finale Claxton produced 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-3 FT) and two rebounds in 22 minutes during Sunday's 113-105 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Making his 70th and final appearance of the regular season, Claxton went out with a muted performance in Sunday's loss. Claxton took a step back in 2024-25, as he returned 11th-round value in nine-category formats with 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 0.9 steals and 1.4 blocks on 56.3 percent from the field and 51.3 percent from the line.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Omitted from injury report Claxton (rest) is not on the Nets' injury report ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale against the Knicks, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.

Impact Claxton has missed three of the Nets' last seven games due to rest purposes, but the 25-year-old center looks to be available for Sunday's contest. He has averaged 10.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 blocks over 27.4 minutes per game since the beginning of March.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

New York takes on Brooklyn on 3-game losing streak

New York will try to end its three-game skid when the Knicks take on Brooklyn

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Timberwolves beat depleted Nets 117-91 behind Gobert's 35 points to close in on top-6 finish

Rudy Gobert matched his career high with 35 points and had 11 rebounds for Minnesota in a 117-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets that put the Timberwolves on the brink of a top-six...

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Won't play against Minnesota Claxton is out for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves due to rest purposes, Meghan Triplett of YES Network reports.

Impact Claxton will sit out the second leg of Brooklyn's back-to-back Friday due to rest purposes. Drew Timme and Trendon Watford are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Claxton's next chance to suit up is Sunday's regular-season finale against the Knicks.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn visits Minnesota following Edwards' 44-point performance

Minnesota hosts the Brooklyn Nets after Anthony Edwards scored 44 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 141-125 win against the Memphis Grizzlies

APRIL 11 • Associated Press