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• Nets’ Nic Claxton a top offseason priority for Jordi Fernandez, Sean MarksOn his first day on the job as Nets head coach, Jordi Fernandez predicted Nic Claxton would win Defensive Player of the Year....2024See more Jordi Fernandez rumors -
• New Nets coach Jordi Fernandez calls retaining center Nic Claxton a ‘priority’
Nic Claxton is set to become a free agent this summer, but there’s a new boss in Brooklyn who wants to keep him close. We are talking about Jordi Fernandez, who was recently appointed as head coach for the Nets, and who believes that the young big man has the potential to win the Defensive […] The post New Nets coach Jordi Fernandez calls retaining center Nic Claxton a ‘priority&...2024Visit the page Jordi Fernandez breaking news today
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• Nets’ Fernandez, Marks Call Re-Signing Claxton Top Offseason PrioritySpeaking to reporters on Wednesday at his introductory press conference as the Nets‘ head coach, Jordi Fernandez referred to re-signing free agent center Nic Claxton as a “priority” for the team this offseason, per Tim Bontemps of ESPN. General manager Sean Marks went a step further, calling a new deal for Claxton the Nets’ “number […]...2024See more articles Jordi Fernandez breaking news -
• Nets' Fernandez: Retaining Claxton a 'priority'New Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez wasted no time making his feelings known about the roster -- and, specifically, the status of unrestricted free agent center Nic Claxton, who Fernandez said was a "priority" to retain in free agency....2024See also Brooklyn Nets rumors -
• What Sean Marks’ comments to diehards may mean for the Nets’ approach to Donovan Mitchell, Nic Claxton and the NBA DraftBut there are a precious few superstars who could induce them to move up that schedule. Marks’ comments speak to keeping the flexibility to do so....2024See more Sean Marks breaking news -
• Nets Notes: Claxton, Budenholzer, Borrego, DSJ, Marks
Appearing on the HoopsHype podcast with Michael Scotto, Brian Lewis of The New York Post said he believes there’s better than a 50/50 chance that Nic Claxton will remain with the Nets, suggesting the team has been preparing for having to give the unrestricted free agent center a significant raise. “I’d go as far as […]...2024Check it out Michael Scotto latest news
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• Nets using small-ball lineup more with Day’Ron Sharpe outWithout Day’Ron Sharpe, who is out with a knee injury, the Nets have given more use to a small-ball lineup when Nic Claxton needs a break....2024Continue with Ron Sharpe availability report -
• Nets first to be fined under NBA’s new player rest policy after sitting 4 versus Bucks
The Brooklyn Nets became the first team punished by the NBA for violating its freshly implemented player participation policy. The league fined the organization $100,000 for sitting four players that could have otherwise played in a Dec. 27 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nets held Spencer Dinwiddie, Cam Johnson, Nic Claxton, and Dorian Finney-Smith out that night, citing injuries, maintenance an...2024Check it out Brooklyn Nets injuries
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• NBA mock draft 2023: Latest projection with perfect picks for every selection
Photo by Christian Bonin/NBAE via Getty Images Here’s our latest NBA mock draft. There are a few things we know for sure about the 2023 NBA Draft. Victor Wembanyama is going No. 1 overall to the San Antonio Spurs. The New Orleans Pelicans want G League Ignite point guard Scoot Henderson, but they would have to trade into the top-three to get him. Damian Lillard would probably like the Port...2023See more Victor Wembanyama injury
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• Joel Embiid kicking Nic Claxton receives Draymond Green suspension comparisons
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid kicked Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton following a stepover in Game 3 of the NBA playoffs and some have compared the incident to Draymond Green's punishment for stomping Domantas Sabonis....2023Continue with Joel Embiid injury update
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• Joel Embiid avoids ejection after kicking Nic Claxton in 76ers-Nets Game 3 clashJust two days after Draymond Green was suspended for stomping on Domantas Sabonis, Joel Embiid sparked controversy with a kick of his own....2023Check it out Joel Embiid injury -
• The 16 NBA playoff teams, ranked by their championship chances
Here’s every team in the 2023 NBA Playoffs ranked by their championship chances. The bracket for the 2023 NBA Playoffs is finalized, and one of the most wide-open postseasons in league history is here. The NBA has historically been a league that runs on superpowers, from Bill Russell’s Celtics to Magic Johnson’s Lakers to Michael Jordan’s Bulls to Tim Duncan’s Spurs to Steph Curry’s Warriors. It ...2023Check it out NBA Playoffs
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• Kings clinch first playoff berth since 2006
Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports LIGHT THE BEAM. Kings pummel Blazers to clinch playoff spot, 120-80 Normally, I wouldn’t start our daily scores proceedings with a game that was basically over before it started. But when it’s time to party like it’s 2006, it’s only fair. With Wednesday’s 40-point drubbing of what might as well be Portland’s G-League squad, the Sacramento Kings are officially...2023See more articles Sacramento Kings injury report
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• Will Nets-Lakers on Christmas be Kevin Durant vs. LeBron James or Patty Mills vs. Dwight Howard?
The Brooklyn Nets are in a holding pattern. With 10 players in health and safety protocols, plus with Joe Harris and Nic Claxton nursing injuries, the team has been ravaged lately. This coming Saturday is Christmas, so many fans are wondering which stars will be in the lineup for that Nets showdown against the Los […] The post Will Nets-Lakers on Christmas be Kevin Durant vs. LeBron James or...2021See more Kevin Durant injuries
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• Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton: 6 funniest Nets’ moments involving young core
The Brooklyn Nets have a young core that they’ve had to turn to because of things like Kyrie Irving’s absence, Joe Harris’ ankle injury, and other various setbacks. And while that stuff bums us out, one silver lining has been that it’s opened the door for more of the team’s young core and given us […] The post Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton: 6 funniest Nets’ mome...2021Visit the page Cam Thomas injury status
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"Nets The Nets appear to be ready to make sure center Nic Claxton returns in free agency, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype." - 2023
"76ers guard James Harden and Nets center Nic Claxton were both ejected from Thursday’s Game 3 in Brooklyn." - 2022
"The Brooklyn Nets have a significant need for a backup center behind Nic Claxton." - 2021
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Nic Claxton trade rumors, contract, salary rumors
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• New Nets coach Jordi Fernandez calls retaining center Nic Claxton a ‘priority’
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• Nets’ Fernandez, Marks Call Re-Signing Claxton Top Offseason Priority
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• Nets' Fernandez: Retaining Claxton a 'priority'
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• Nets Notes: Claxton, Budenholzer, Borrego, DSJ, Marks
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• Players Eligible For Unrestricted NBA Free Agency This Summer
A look at who is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2023-24 NBA season, by position (h/t Hoops Rumors and RealGM). Check out our Available 2023 NBA Free Agents List for current free agents. 2024 NBA Free Agents Centers Mohamed Bamba (26) Tony Bradley (25) Goga Bitadze (25) Bismack Biyombo (32) Moses Brown (25) Nic Claxton (25) […] The post ...2024Continue with Tony Bradley contract rumors
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• Nets Would Like To Re-Sign Nic ClaxtonAccording to NBA insider Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Brooklyn Nets would like to re-sign Nic Claxton this offseason. Claxton becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer. He’s making $8.8 million this season. “There is no long game here, though the Nets would like to re-sign Claxton — an ace defender and dangerous rim-runner — […] The post Nets Would Like To ...2024Visit the page Zach Lowe salary -
• Nic Claxton comes up big again for depleted Nets: ‘unbelievable basketball’With Thursday’s 3 p.m. trade deadline approaching quickly, the Nets continue talk about how much they need Nic Claxton....2024 -
• Nets Not Looking To Trade Nic Claxton, Will Be 'Aggressive' In Trying To Re-Sign Claxton This OffseasonThe Brooklyn Nets are not looking to trade Nic Claxton before the trade deadline, sources told Ian Begley of SNY. The team sees Claxton as a long-term piece and will be "aggressive" in attempting to re-sign him this summer. It was reported last week that Claxton could be available in a trade. Begley adds that the Nets would have to be blown away by an offer in order to deal Claxton....2024Continue with Brooklyn Nets salary rumors -
• Nets trade deadline notes, including if Nic Claxton will be movedA few Nets notes as the NBA trade deadline approaches....2024
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• Nic Claxton 'More Available' Leading Up To Trade DeadlineNic Claxton could be "more available" than previously advertised ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. There are questions surrounding the Nets' long-term plans with Claxton with the center set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Stein adds that Dorian Finney- Smith, Royce O'Neale, and Spencer Dinwiddie are the Nets most likely to be traded ...2024See more articles Marc Stein
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• New York Notes: Claxton, Nets’ Road Trip, Johnson, Anunoby
Nic Claxton is headed to free agency after the season and Nets interim coach Kevin Ollie wants his center to continue showing growth as an offensive threat. He’s averaging 15.0 points and 3.1 assists in seven games this month, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post notes. “I want [Claxton] to be unlocked, I don’t […]...2024Read about Kevin Ollie scores
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• Nets snap five-game losing streak with 124-115 win over ThunderNic Claxton finished with 23 points and 13 rebounds as the Brooklyn Nets snapped their five-game losing streak with a 124-115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night....2024Click for news about Brooklyn Nets statistics
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• Nic Claxton On Re-Signing With Nets: 'I Love It Here'
Nic Claxton reiterated his desire to re-sign with the Brooklyn Nets this summer during an interview with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. "Hopefully, everything works out with Brooklyn. I love it here," Claxton told Scotto. Claxton is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Claxton is projected to make around $21 million per season in his next deal, according to a poll of 12 NBA executiv...2023See more Brooklyn Nets
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• Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. wins 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors
Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was named the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Monday. Here’s what you need to know: Jackson beat out Milwaukee’s Brook Lopez and Cleveland’s Evan Mobley for the honor. He averaged 18.6 points and 6.8 rebounds per game this season. The 23-year-old led the NBA with three blocks per contest, 0.5 higher than the next-closest players in B...2023See also Jaren Jackson scores
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• The 16 NBA playoff teams, ranked by their championship chances
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• Kings clinch first playoff berth since 2006
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• Nets’ Nic Claxton starting to show off improved shooting strokeNic Claxton had 20 points, six rebounds and five assists in the Nets’ victory at Western Conference-leading Denver on Sunday....2023Read about Western Conference stats -
• Nic Claxton: I Should Be In The Top For DPOY
Nic Claxton has been a huge part of the Brooklyn Nets resurgence. Claxton is delivering solid play on offense, but he's really shining on the defensive end of the floor. That has Claxton thinking big about what might come later this season. "Honestly, I feel that I am one of the best defenders in the league. I feel I should be in the top for the Defensive Player of the Year," Claxton said. "I feel...2022See also Brooklyn Nets stats
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• Early returns for Nic Claxton prove he’s the Brooklyn Nets answer at center
Prior to this season, the Brooklyn Nets had taken a center-by-committee approach to the position, but that appears to have changed with the emergence of Nic Claxton. Last season, the team trotted out the likes of Nic Claxton, Blake Griffin, Andre Drummond, Paul Millsap, and LaMarcus Aldridge, with mixed results. Some were better than others, […] Early returns for Nic Claxton prove he’s...2022See also Brooklyn Nets statistics
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• Nets: How Brooklyn can address fit issues surrounding Ben Simmons and Nic ClaxtonBen Simmons played in his second game after a 470-day layoff on Thursday night against the Miami Heat. The rust was evident, with the former no. 1 pick posting four points, four assists and six turnovers in 25 minutes. There was a clear passivity to Simmons’ game in his first two contests, and the three-time […] The post Nets: How Brooklyn can address fit issues surrounding Ben Simmons...2022Visit the page Ben Simmons
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• Kings clinch first playoff berth since 2006
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• LeBron James gets absolutely posterized by Nic Claxton to end Lakers-Nets
The Los Angeles Lakers were on the verge of a miraculous 4th quarter comeback against the Brooklyn Nets on Christmas Day. That is until Nic Claxton decided to put LeBron James on a poster. With the score tied in the final minute, Claxton soared sky-high to slam it over LeBron and kill the Lakers’ momentum. […] The post LeBron James gets absolutely posterized by Nic Claxton to end Laker...2021Click for news about LeBron James
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• Cam Thomas, Nic Claxton: 6 funniest Nets’ moments involving young core
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• 76ers’ James Harden, Nets’ Nic Claxton ejected from Game 3
76ers guard James Harden and Nets center Nic Claxton were both ejected from Thursday’s Game 3 in Brooklyn. Here’s what you need to know: Harden was assessed a Flagrant 2 and ejected late in the third quarter after appearing to hit Royce O’Neale in the groin while trying to dribble past him. Claxton received a second technical foul early in the fourth quarter for taunting after c...2023Check it out James Harden
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• Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. wins 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors
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• Joel Embiid Called for Flagrant Foul After Low Kick on Nic ClaxtonThe 76ers big man took exception to being stepped over after a dunk early in Thursday’s game....2023See more Joel Embiid -
• LeBron James gets absolutely posterized by Nic Claxton to end Lakers-Nets
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• Nets’ message to Dwight Howard reveals future key roster moveThe Brooklyn Nets have a significant need for a backup center behind Nic Claxton. Several veteran free agents such as DeMarcus Cousins, Hassan Whiteside and Dwight Howard have been mentioned as veterans who could fill the position. Howard appeared on the Club Shay Shay Podcast with Shannon Sharpe Monday, and the eight-time All-Star said that […] The post Nets’ message to Dwight Howard ...2022See more articles Dwight Howard -
• James Harden and Joel Embiid Address Wild Game 3 Officiating
The 76ers Game 3 win over the Nets has been marred by a bizarre series of officiating calls. Early in the game, MVP frontrunner Joel Embiid blatantly kicked Nic Claxton’s groin area from the ground. Embiid KICKS Nic Claxton after stepping over him 😳 pic.twitter.com/gsOzepO4lZ — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 20, 2023 Claxton stood over […] The post James Harden and Joel...2023See also James Harden
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• Kevin Durant, Nets’ X-factor for title run, according to Steve Nash
DeAndre Jordan and Jarrett Allen, the two main big men on the Brooklyn Nets roster to start last season, are long gone. That leaves a huge hole on the team for a defensive-minded rim-protector. Head coach Steve Nash believes that third-year player Nic Claxton could be that guy. Nash spoke out about Claxton during his […] The post Kevin Durant, Nets’ X-factor for title run, according to...2021See more Kevin Durant
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• Nic Claxton, Nets react to James Harden post-protocol explosion
The Brooklyn Nets made headlines because they were embarking on a road trip with plenty of eyes on them, while being forced to play some big away games incredibly shorthanded. It’s been the theme of the entire NBA recently for teams to not have their full arsenal available. But the Nets took things to another […] The post Nic Claxton, Nets react to James Harden post-protocol explosion ...2021Click for news about James Harden
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• What Sean Marks’ comments to diehards may mean for the Nets’ approach to Donovan Mitchell, Nic Claxton and the NBA Draft
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• Nets Notes: Claxton, Deadline, Season, Simmons
Thanks to the absences of several rotation players with size, Nets starting center Nic Claxton has taken on a bigger minutes load, per Bridget Reilly of The New York Post. Across his past 13 contests, he’s been averaging 33.7 MPG, a huge uptick from his 27.5 MPG he averaged in his prior 25. “It’s been […]...2024
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• Nets using small-ball lineup more with Day’Ron Sharpe out
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• Nic Claxton doesn’t want Nets’ game vs. Maccabi Ra’anana played after Hamas attack on IsraelThe Nets are scheduled to play Maccabi Ra’anana, a professional team from Israel, on Thursday night at Barclays Center....2023Click for news about Barclays Center -
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• The 76ers-Nets playoff game was full of weird ejection decisions
James Harden and Nic Claxton were ejected. Joel Embiid wasn’t. Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Brooklyn Nets series in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs was always going to have huge stakes. Philadelphia held a 2-0 series lead after taking care of business at home, and the Nets felt like they had to win Game 3 in New York to still have a chance at advancing. The 76ers beat the Nets, ...2023See also James Harden
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• Joel Embiid kicking Nic Claxton receives Draymond Green suspension comparisons
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• NBA playoffs: Sixers' Joel Embiid issued Flagrant 1, but not ejected, after kicking Nets' Nic Claxton
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• RUMOR: Nets’ shocking plan for free agency after playoffs exit, revealed
Aside from Kyrie Irving’s future with the team, the Brooklyn Nets have another decision to make in free agency: decide on whether or not they want to keep young center Nic Claxton. According to recent reports, however, the Nets are expected to retain Claxton for the right price. Claxton is a restricted free agent this […] The post RUMOR: Nets’ shocking plan for free agency after ...2022See more articles Kyrie Irving scandal
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