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BKN • Center • #33
2 days ago
Claxton may not have done much on the glass or as a shot-blocker, but he provided excellent value in the assist and steal categories on Tuesday. The nine helpers were the most in a game for him since December 6, when Clax dished out ten as part of a triple-double against the Pelicans. And Claxton’s three steals matched his total in his six prior appearances in February. Injury management nights are a concern for fantasy managers, especially with a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday on the horizon. That said, Claxton can provide value when on the floor.
BKN • Center • #33
4 days ago
Claxton will start after missing Friday’s loss to the Thunder, which was Brooklyn’s second game in as many nights. While his return pushes Day’Ron Sharpe to the bench, Claxton will be under a minutes restriction. Fantasy managers who added Sharpe should hold onto him.
Source: Brian Lewis
BKN • Center • #33
5 days ago
Claxton did not play in Friday’s loss to the Thunder, which was Brooklyn’s second game in as many nights. His return to the Nets’ lineup will push Day’Ron Sharpe to the bench. Those who streamed Sharpe should consider holding onto him, as he has provided solid deep-league value recently, whether he starts or comes off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
8 days ago
Claxton missed Brooklyn’s last game before the All-Star break with a hip injury, but an ankle injury will keep him out for the first game after the break. With Claxton sidelined, Day’Ron Sharpe should join the starting lineup, and he offers high upside for “silly season.” Fantasy managers in need of big man stats should add Sharpe immediately.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
16 days ago
Claxton popped up on the injury report as questionable with right hip soreness on Tuesday, but has since been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday’s game against the Pacers. With Claxton now unlikely to play, Day’Ron Sharpe is likely to start and is worth streaming.
BKN • Center • #33
16 days ago
Absent from the initial injury report released by the Nets, Claxton is now questionable with a sore right hip. If he’s unable to play on Wednesday, Day’Ron Sharpe would be the next man up. And he is worth streaming when allowed to start.
Source: Billy Reinhardt
BKN • Center • #33
17 days ago
Before Monday, Claxton had gone 21 straight games without a double-double, the longest dry spell of his NBA career. The Nets center ended that unfortunate streak against the Bulls, leading all players in points and rebounds. Over the past month, he’s averaged 6.5 rebounds per game, which takes away from the value that fantasy managers in free-throw percentage punt builds usually gain from rostering him. The Nets complete the pre-break portion of their schedule on Wednesday against the Pacers, which could be another big night for Claxton.
BKN • Center • #33
28 days ago
Claxton hasn’t done much scoring recently, failing to crack double figures in four of his last five outings. However, he has 15 assists over his last two games and has recorded at least five in 16 games this season. By comparison, Claxton had four such games the entirety of the 2024-25 season. Claxton has been a top-100 player over the past two weeks.
BKN • Center • #33
about 1 month ago
Claxton is averaging career-highs in points and assists, with the latter category being more surprising. The Nets’ center, who entered Monday averaging 4.1 assists per game, has recorded four or more in six of his last seven appearances. Unfortunately, Claxton has shot 40 percent from the foul line over the past two weeks, which limits his value in roster builds where that category is not being punted.
BKN • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
After missing two games for personal reasons, Claxton was on a minutes restriction for Wednesday’s loss to the Magic. For that reason, he was brought off the bench with Day’Ron Sharpe remaining in the starting lineup. Claxton will return to the lineup on Friday, bumping Sharpe to the bench.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
After missing the last two games for personal reasons, Claxton is absent from the Nets’ injury report. His return means that Day’Ron Sharpe will head to the bench, lowering his fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
Claxton remains away from the team for personal reasons, with Sunday’s game being the second that he will miss. Day’Ron Sharpe stepped into the starting lineup for Friday’s loss to the Wizards, logging 30 minutes. Given the workload, he is worth streaming as long as Claxton is unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
about 2 months ago
Claxton will be unavailable for the first time this season. Both Noah Clowney and Danny Wolf started alongside Claxton in Brooklyn’s last game, while Day’Ron Sharpe played 19 minutes off the bench in the blowout loss. All three stand to benefit from Claxton’s absence, though Clowney should be the best option for fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
BKN • Center • #33
2 months ago
Claxton finished Tuesday’s game with his ninth double-double of the season and third in his last five games. Over the last two weeks, the Nets center has been a top-75 player in eight-cat formats. While fantasy managers usually have to punt free-throw percentage when rostering Claxton, he hasn’t been as much of a liability in that category this season, making a career-high 69.3 percent of his attempts.
BKN • Center • #33
3 months ago
One game removed from recording his second triple-double of the season, Claxton pushed his double-double tally to seven on Friday. The Nets center finished with a complete stat line, which included a 4-of-4 effort at the foul line. Claxton is making 70.3 percent of his free throws on the season, which would be the best mark of his career by a wide margin. In fact, Claxton has not finished a season making at least 60 percent of his free throws in his NBA career.
BKN • Center • #33
3 months ago
Claxton was a dominant presence in the paint in this one as he shot 55 percent from the floor while pulling down 11 rebounds and also dishing out double-digit assists. He also chipped in three blocks just for good measure. The 26-year-old big man has been exceptional of late, delivering third-round fantasy value over the past week, averaging 13.3 points, 9.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 0.8 steals and two blocks over his last four games.
BKN • Center • #33
3 months ago
Claxton recorded a complete stat line on Monday, and the rebounding production was especially encouraging. After grabbing 11 rebounds in three consecutive games, the Nets center entered Monday having totaled 14 rebounds over his last three. After totaling 18 double-digit rebound games in 2024-25, he has six through Brooklyn’s first 20 games of this season. For those punting free-throw percentage, Claxton is providing top-75 fantasy value.
BKN • Center • #33
3 months ago
Claxton is good to go after being listed as probable on the initial injury report. The Nets will stick with their same starting five, with Egor Dëmin, Terance Mann, Michael Porter Jr. and Noah Clowney completing the quintet.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Center • #33
3 months ago
Claxton is dealing with left quad tightness, but is likely to play given his designation of probable on the injury report. The 26-year-old center had 10 points in 31 minutes against the Raptors on Sunday. Claxton could have a matchup advantage against the Knicks if Mitchell Robinson, who’s questionable with an illness, is ruled out.
BKN • Center • #33
3 months ago
Claxton and Dëmin were initially probable for Sunday’s game, so the upgrades in status were expected. They will occupy their usual places in the Nets starting lineup. While Claxton is worth rostering in 12-team formats, Dëmin is a solid option in deeper formats.
Source: C.J. Holmes
BKN • Center • #33
3 months ago
Claxton is dealing with a sprained left elbow. While he is listed as probable on the initial injury report for Sunday, the Nets’ starting center is a left-handed shooter. If Claxton can’t play against Toronto, Day’Ron Sharpe will likely move into the starting lineup.
Source: Meghan Triplett
BKN • Center • #33
3 months ago
Claxton took full advantage of Boston’s lackluster frontcourt as he seemed to be able to get to the rim whenever he wanted against relatively inexperienced big men Neemias Queta and Luka Garza. The double-digit assists were the real surprise here as it was the first time he was in double figures in that department since last March. He’s averaging 14.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 0.8 steals and 1.3 blocks through 15 games this season.
BKN • Center • #33
3 months ago
Claxton did a little bit of everything for Brooklyn against a Washington squad that had zero answers from a defensive standpoint, hitting five of his seven shots from the field while getting to the line nine times. He fell just shy of another double-double with nine boards and also chipped in seven assists. He’s delivered fifth-round value this season for fantasy managers, averaging 15.2 points, 7.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists 0.8 steals and 1.4 blocks through 13 contests.
BKN • Center • #33
4 months ago
Claxton did everything in his power to keep Brooklyn in this one, but it simply wasn’t enough as he reached the 20-point plateau for the first time this season. The 26-year-old big man has been on a roll lately, delivering second-round value for fantasy managers over the past two weeks, averaging 17 points, eight rebounds, four assists and one steal over his last seven contests. The Nets will attempt to get back on track when they face the Magic on Friday night in a road matchup.
BKN • Center • #33
4 months ago
Claxton was one of three Nets players to reach double figures in scoring on a night in which the team shot just 42.5 percent from the field. Additionally, he led Brooklyn in rebounding and finished as the only player on the team to record at least one blocked shot and one steal. While his rebounding numbers are slightly down, the seventh-year center is posting career-highs in points and assists per game. His spot in the rotation likely won’t be threatened with the Nets’ current roster construction, leaving him as a potential double-double threat on a nightly basis.
BKN • Center • #33
4 months ago
Claxton was outstanding on Wednesday, helping lead the Nets to their first win of the season after seven consecutive defeats. Over his last four games, the Nets center has averaged 18.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.8 blocks while shooting 67.5 percent from the field and 62.5 percent from the foul line. For managers punting free-throw percentage, Claxton has been a top-20 player during this stretch. He’s still rostered in 46 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low.
BKN • Center • #33
4 months ago
Claxton has been one of the few bright spots for the 0-7 Nets, especially over the last three games. He’s scored 18 points or more in each, including consecutive 19-point efforts against the 76ers and Timberwolves. Monday’s stat line included seven assists, the most in a game for Claxton since recording a career-high 10 dimes in a March 6 game against the Warriors. Over his last two games, Nic has recorded 12 assists and four turnovers, an excellent margin for a center.
BKN • Center • #33
4 months ago
While Claxton did not record his second double-double in as many games, he had his most productive all-around performance on Sunday. After blocking one shot total in Brooklyn’s first five games, he recorded three against the 76ers. Fantasy managers are accustomed to punting free-throw percentage when rostering Claxton, but the hope is that he’ll bring more to the table as a shot-blocker. Hopefully, Sunday’s performance is a sign that he’ll be able to do that consistently.
BKN • Center • #33
4 months ago
Claxton recorded his first double-double of the season on Wednesday, and rebounding has been a struggle for the 6-foot-11 center. He’s averaging 6.6 boards per game through five appearances, but that number is boosted by Wednesday’s effort and a nine-rebound performance against the Cavaliers on October 24. In his other three games, Claxton grabbed five rebounds or fewer. Claxton is a player that fantasy managers draft with the expectation that they’ll have to punt free-throw percentage, not rebounds.