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, […]
Nic Fink breaks 120-year-old US Olympic swimming record with silver medal
New Jersey native Nick Fink made history on Sunday by winning the silver medal in the 100-meter breaststroke, tying with two-time gold medalist Adam Peaty, to become the oldest first-time medalist for U.S. swimming in modern Olympic history. Nicolo Martinenghi of Italy won gold in a photo-finish race, after Fink and Peaty of Great Britain […]
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 […]
TikTokker Nic Sumners struggles making three times minumum wage: ‘American dread is dead’
“The American dream is dead,” complained one worker, who is struggling to make ends meet while working multiple jobs and earning three times the minimum wage. Nick Sumners took to TikTok last month to rant about the way he lives his life, calling out everyone who thinks his way of life is normal. “Can someone […]