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For years, it looked like the big man was going out of style. As spacing increased, so did the popularity of small ball lineups. Luckily for centers, the position has been revitalized, as it is once again viewed at as a franchise cornerstone. Nikola Jokic just won his third MVP award, and Joel Embiid won […]

The offseason is officially underway for the Brooklyn Nets, and unlike previous years, they will not have to wait to get the ball rolling on free agency. The league’s new collective bargaining agreement allows teams to negotiate with their own free agents the day after the final game of the season. New deals have already […]

The Detroit Pistons seem to have a plan in place heading into NBA free agency this summer. According to James Edwards of the Athletic, the Pistons are expected to have their eyes on free agents Malik Monk and Nick Claxton once free agency negotiations begin on June 24. Veteran Gary Harris was also mentioned in […]

The Brooklyn Nets have their work cut out following their worst season since 2017-18. Step one on general manager Sean Marks’ to-do list: securing Nic Claxton on a long-term deal. Claxton, who ranks fourth in the NBA in stocks (steals + blocks) over the last two seasons, is set to hit unrestricted free agency. After […]

The Brooklyn Nets have an intriguing summer ahead of them, but they could take care of one apparent priority sooner rather than later. Brooklyn big man Nic Claxton is a pending unrestricted free agent, making his signature on an extension deal a chief and urgent priority for his team, according to Brian Lewis of The […]

After making the playoffs a year ago, the Brooklyn Nets had a disappointing 2023-24 NBA season as they failed to qualify for the postseason. In 2023, the Nets seemed to be on the verge of becoming an exciting young team highlighted by the acquisitions of Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson. But now the Nets are […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a really, really good place. The team underwent a legendary rebuild, and they have now already proven themselves as legitimate title contenders. The Thunder improved from 24 to 57 wins in only two years en route to capturing the one seed in the Western Conference this year. They found […]

Changes are on the horizon for the Brooklyn Nets after a disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Less than a year removed from trading Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the new-look squad posted the NBA’s ninth-worst record (32-50), raising questions about the roster and front office’s long-term viability. Despite this, general manager Sean Marks retained his job and […]

With 2023-24 officially over for the Detroit Pistons, ideas for roster reconstruction are flowing in like crazy. Beat writer James Edwards of The Athletic created an offseason proposal with the Brooklyn Nets that would shake up this franchise to hopefully a winning product. Detroit wrapped up their regular season on a miserable note with not […]

The Brooklyn Nets introduced Jordi Fernandez as their next head coach Wednesday at HSS Training Center. While Fernandez spoke about the hiring process and coaching philosophies, his most eye-opening quote came when asked about unrestricted free agent Nic Claxton. “I believe he’ll be Defensive Player of the Year for us. He’s a priority this summer,” […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ season came to a merciful close on Sunday. After a letdown campaign during which his team posted the NBA’s ninth-worst record, General Manager Sean Marks enters a pivotal offseason. With that, we turn our focus to the Nets’ impending free agents and their prospects of returning to Brooklyn. Nic Claxton Nic Claxton […]

As the curtain falls on yet another NBA season, the Washington Wizards stand at an inflection point. The challenging 2023-24 season has vividly highlighted the competitive intensity of the league. This has pushed the Wizards’ management towards a decisive offseason. Their disheartening 15-65 record serves as a stark indicator of the struggles faced by the […]

It seemed nearly impossible for Victory Wembanyama to live up to expectations entering his rookie season. Not only did the San Antonio Spurs No. 1 pick show Sunday why he was the most hyped prospect since LeBron James, but he proved that he can live up to it. Wembanyama put on a dazzling display of […]

The Brooklyn Nets and San Antonio Spurs are far from title contenders this season, but the players on each team provided must-see theater on Saturday night as Victor Wembanyama went up against Nic Claxton. The result was a phenomenal highlight play that has fans talking on X and beyond in the realm of social media. […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton’s dirty hit on Golden State Warriors rookie Brandin Podziemski sparked outrage among the fanbase on Sunday. Late in the fourth quarter of the game, Podziemski fought for the rebound and beat Claxton for the ball. As the youngster tried to score, an upset Claxton hit him from behind and swung […]

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to be among the NBA’s most active teams ahead of the February 8th trade deadline. Mired in a 6-18 stretch that has dropped them to 11th in the Eastern Conference, general manager Sean Marks faces decisions on several key players. At the front of that list are veterans Dorian Finney-Smith, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are trying to stop the bleeding from their cold midseason stretch. The Nets are 4-17 in the last 21 games. Brooklyn’s latest pain comes from a 96-94 loss to Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Nevertheless, Nic Claxton remains confident amid the struggles. Nets’ Nic Claxton is showing great […]

The Brooklyn Nets are searching for a spark to break them out of a 3-14 rut over their last 17 games. Wednesday’s loss to a 10-29 Portland Trail Blazers team without Shaedon Sharpe and DeAndre Ayton won’t help. The Nets led by nine points entering the fourth quarter, but as has been the case during […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be short-handed when they return home on Wednesday night to face the Milwaukee Bucks. Spencer Dinwiddie (rest), Cam Johnson (right knee sprain – injury maintenance), and Nic Claxton (left ankle sprain – injury maintenance) are all listed as out with the team set to play their second game in as many […]

Nic Claxton’s impending unrestricted free agency is among the Brooklyn Nets’ top question marks of the 2023-24 season. Despite his uncertain future with the Nets, the breakout center recently expressed his desire to make Brooklyn his long-term home, via Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “A place where I’m wanted,” Claxton said of his free agency desires. […]

For the ninth time in their first 16 games, the Brooklyn Nets were without starting center Nic Claxton when they took on the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. Claxton was a late scratch ahead of the Nets 118-109 win over the Bulls due to a sprain of the same ankle that sidelined him for eight […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered the 2023-24 season with their highest defensive expectations in years. The team’s new-look roster is ripe with length, athleticism, and versatility, posting an average height of 6-foot-6 and an average wingspan of 6-foot-9. Brooklyn has eight players who ranked in the 80th percentile or better in defensive-estimated plus-minus last season, per […]

The old saying goes, “A win is a win.” However, some wins are uglier than others, and the Brooklyn Nets’ 102-94 victory over the Washington Wizards Sunday would go in the “ugliest” category. The shorthanded Nets shot 37-of-98 (37.8 percent) from the field and 12-of-49 (24.5 percent) from three while committing 18 turnovers. However, the […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton will return to the lineup Sunday versus the Washington Wizards after missing the team’s last eight games with an ankle injury. Claxton suffered what he called a high ankle sprain during Brooklyn’s season-opening loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. It has been just over two weeks since Claxton went down. While […]

The Brooklyn Nets have played eight of their nine games to open the year down at least two starters, with Nic Claxton and Cam Johnson sustaining injuries during their season-opener. Claxton and Johnson’s absences are a significant blow to Brooklyn’s size, defensive versatility, and floor-spacing, three focal points of their new-look identity. However, both players […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton may have let some need-to-know information slip when he told reporters on Saturday that he’s dealing with a high ankle sprain. Claxton had missed Brooklyn’s previous five games, with head coach Jacque Vaughn calling him day-to-day during that time. However, high ankle sprains typically take multiple weeks, if not months, […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton has missed five consecutive games after suffering an ankle injury during the team’s season opener. During that time, the Nets have been calling the breakout center “day-to-day.” However, Claxton revealed Saturday that he’s dealing with a high ankle sprain, which is more severe and carries a longer recovery time than […]

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton is trending towards missing his fifth consecutive game when the team welcomes the Boston Celtics on Saturday. “Nic has not participated in shootaround, I can say that to you. So if that leads you to any direction to seeing if Nic’s gonna be available tomorrow, probably not,” head coach Jacque […]

The Brooklyn Nets announced Monday that they will be without Cam Johnson for at least 10 days as the forward tends to a strained calf. They’ll be missing an additional starter for multiple games, with head coach Jacque Vaughn saying Nic Claxton will be out Monday at Charlotte and Wednesday at Miami, according to Brian […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without two of their starters again on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets as they look to secure their first win of the 2023-24 season. The Nets ruled out Nic Claxton (ankle) and Cam Johnson (left calf contusion) for the second-straight game. Claxton was a walking boot Friday after injuring his […]

The Brooklyn Nets will already be without two of their top players for the second game of the season. Cam Johnson (left calf contusion) and Nic Claxton (ankle) were ruled out ahead of Friday’s road matchup with Dallas. Johnson missed nearly the entire preseason after straining his left hamstring days before training camp. The 6-foot-8 […]

The Brooklyn Nets were a team without an identity at the end of the 2022-23 season. Following the trades of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving at last year’s deadline, Brooklyn welcomed Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith, three defensive-minded wings, alongside a sizable guard in Spencer Dinwiddie. While the new-look roster possessed nowhere near […]

The Brooklyn Nets are crafting a new identity in 2023-24. After years as an isolation-heavy, offensive team led by Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, Brooklyn enters this season with a revamped roster centered on size, athleticism and versatility. Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton headline that philosophical shift. The pair of near seven-footers will anchor a […]

Several storylines surround Ben Simmons’ return to the Brooklyn Nets this season. For head coach Jacque Vaughn, few loom larger than the former number-one pick’s offensive fit alongside Nic Claxton. In a league that prioritizes spacing more than ever before, the Nets are attempting to defy modern standards, placing two non-shooters in their starting five. […]

The Brooklyn Nets looked far from a team ready for opening night during Thursday’s 127-119 preseason loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Several numbers jump off the page when assessing what went wrong, but none were more glaring than Brooklyn’s 27 turnovers. Yes, you read that correctly, 27. The Nets are attempting to find an offensive […]

The Brooklyn Nets aren’t concerned with individual accomplishments in 2023-24, but Spencer Dinwiddie said they are aware of how a winning season could personally benefit several players on the roster. Ben Simmons is attempting to rectify his NBA career amid a newfound bill of health, Mikal Bridges has All-Star expectations, and Cam Johnson has to […]

Nic Claxton was one of the Brooklyn Nets’ few bright spots during an otherwise bleak 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old emerged as one of the NBA’s top perimeter-defending centers while making significant strides as a rim protector. Claxton tied Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. for the league lead in stocks (steals + blocks) […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a tumultuous 2022-23 NBA season, finishing with a 45-37 record. Despite the challenges they faced, including Kyrie Irving’s myriad controversies and Kevin Durant’s eventual departure, the Nets managed to navigate through the turmoil and make it to the postseason. However, as they enter the 2023-24 NBA training camp, five potential trade […]

Nic Claxton said he felt he “kicked the door down” when speaking about his ranking among NBA centers following a breakout 2022-23 season. The 24-year-old’s two-way performance earned him his first appearance on an NBA Top 100 list at No. 79 on CBS Sports’ rankings. Claxton also earned the 87th spot on ClutchPoints’ Top 100 […]