Nets’ Nic Claxton sits out with lower back strain
The Nets got key players back Friday night, but will be without their starting center for at least a week. Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith returned for the Nets' 124-122 loss to the Knicks at the Garden, but Nick Claxton was sidelined. The young giant is suffering from tightness in his lower back. Nic Claxton, […]
Nets making Ben Simmons earn a starting spot alongside Nic Claxton
CLEVELAND — Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons haven't started together so far this season. And it's not likely to happen until Simmons does that, or plays well enough that Nets coach Jordi Fernandez is forced to start him. “I'm looking forward to it. We're both high-level basketball players. We've got to be aggressive and the […]
Nets’ Nic Claxton, Ben Simmons practice ahead of game with Celtics
The Nets are at their healthiest this season, while also facing their toughest test of the year. The Nets announced a trip to reigning champion Boston on Friday, and Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton practiced Wednesday afternoon. It will be interesting to see how coach Jordi Fernandes positions them. Nick Claxton plays basketball against the […]
Nets’ Nic Claxton ejected after clotheslining Hawks’ Dyson Daniels
Nick Claxton watched from the locker room during the final eight minutes of the Nets' 120-116 loss to the Hawks in the season opener. The Brooklyn big man was ejected in the fourth quarter after being called for a Fragrant 2 foul for clotheslining Dyson Daniels for a layup. The incident occurred shortly after the […]
Nic Claxton taking on new responsibilities as Nets’ longest-tenured
Nick Claxton found himself suddenly the Nets' longest-tenured player, noting that such increases in seniority “happen quickly” in the NBA. The 25-year-old center missed four of the team's preseason games with a hamstring issue, but is scheduled to play in the season opener in Atlanta on Wednesday and is “ready” for his sixth NBA start. […]
Nets set to get back Nic Claxton, Dorian Finney-Smith for opener
Brooklyn played without the quintet in Friday's preseason-ending game against Toronto, but starters Nic Claxton and Dorian Finney-Smith are expected to return for Wednesday's regular-season opener in Atlanta. “Nick is close. We are still aiming for the first game of the season,” said coach Jordi Fernandes. “He's done a good job. He's working hard. So […]
Nic Claxton out for Nets’ preseason opener against Clippers
The Nets will begin the preseason on October 8th against the Clippers without their most complete player. Nic Claxton will be out with a sore hamstring, Jordi Fernandez announced after the Nets' practice on Friday and before the team heads to San Diego for the remainder of training camp. The decision was for precautionary purposes, […]
Nets reveal lofty goals for Nic Claxton after $97 million contract
LAS VEGAS — As the Nets move away from their star player and pivot toward a rebuilding process, discovering and developing homegrown talent will become even more important. That’s why keeping Nic Claxton this summer wasn’t just important, it was essential. The Nets are banking on the 25-year-old Claxton as not only a key starter […]
Nets could keep Nic Claxton from hitting open free-agent market
It was a foregone conclusion that Nic Claxton would become an unrestricted free agent. But it’s unclear whether he’ll leave Brooklyn. He may never hit the market. There is growing recognition in the NBA that Claxton is likely to re-sign with the Nets. Brooklyn has an exclusive negotiating period with the center that begins the […]
Nets’ Nic Claxton a top offseason priority for Jordi Fernandez
On his first day as Nets head coach, Jordi Fernandez predicted that Nick Claxton would win Defensive Player of the Year. General manager Sean Marks said retaining unrestricted free agents was his biggest offseason challenge. The Nets appear to be in the Nic Claxton business. Nic Claxton is one of the Nets’ top priorities this […]