Nets’ Nic Claxton knows he must cut down on flagrant fouls
Nic Claxton needs to lead the league in blocking or defensive ratings. It's not a terrible foul point. The net paid Claxton to be the anchor in their defense. The past month has been a reminder of him that he has such a talent. Nick Claxton, who didn't play due to the Nets' halt, lost […]
Nets’ Nic Claxton suspended vs. Thunder for sixth flagrant foul
Nic Claxton was suspended without a salary in one game as a result of the sixth notable foul point in the regular season. The center will respond to Wednesday's ban, when the net plays Barclays Center's Oklahoma City. The 25-year-old Claxton averages 10.1 points per game for the Nets, but more importantly, he is a […]
Nic Claxton’s buzzer-beating putback propels Nets past 76ers
Philadelphia – Nets Center Nic Claxton's put-back layup beat the buzzer to beat the 76ers, 105-103 on Saturday night. Claxton deposited Keon, who Johnson missed the three pointer. This is an acrobatic shot that beats the clock before being attacked by Ziaire Williams, Trendon Watford and other nets. What many of their fans call Pyrrhic […]
Nets’ Nic Claxton has trouble slowing down Karl-Anthony Towns
After a 1-5 road trip Tuesday morning, Nick Claxton said this season has been “frustrating” due to the number of losses and injuries the Nets have endured. He also admitted that he hasn't been at his best this season due to a new defensive scheme under first-year coach Jordi Fernandes. “Honestly, I don't think we've […]
Nic Claxton’s Nets ejection gave Noah Clowney a chance to shine
The moment Nick Claxton tossed the ball into the stands, he knew he was going to be ejected from the game. “I have seen [Kevin Durant] I threw a ball into the stands a few years ago and got ejected,” Claxton recalled. “So I thought once things calmed down a bit, they would kick me […]
Nic Claxton looking like himself again after Nets injury return
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Nets were worried about Nic Claxton's return, and now they're talking about his return. For the first time since his back injury flared up a month ago, and really for the first time all season, Brooklyn's starting center is getting back into shape. “I'm just feeling like I'm being aggressive and […]
Nic Claxton’s return to form after injury imperative to Nets
Nic Claxton is coming off his highest scoring game of the season and his best performance since returning from injury. But in Claxton's case, “back” is the operative word. Brooklyn's starting center is admittedly battling pain from a back injury he suffered over the summer, but it's an injury that wasn't originally on the Nets' […]
Small part of Nic Claxton’s game has been bugging his Nets coach
Jordi Fernandes isn't worried about Nic Claxton's lack of shots. Asked after Friday's loss to the Magic about Claxton, who hasn't attempted more than nine field goals in 14 games this season, the Nets' first-year coach said the $97 million center is in another area. He said he would like to see improvements. game. “Nick […]
Nic Claxton’s back injury will be ‘long-term’ Nets issue
PHILADELPHIA — Nick Claxton returned to the court Friday after missing the past three games. However, he admitted his back injury was “long-term” and would require treatment throughout the season. “Everyone's always managing something, but I'll probably be managing this for a while,” Claxton said of the fluctuating situation. “Well, because it was just summer. […]
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, […]