The Celtics are eyeing ways to bolster their frontcourt—and one defensive-minded big man is gaining traction as a potential trade target.

Nic Claxton is poised to fulfill NBA dream his father started By . Mollie Walker. Published May 25, 2020. Updated June 2, 2020, 7:27 p.m. ET. Explore More ...

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) goes to the basket as Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton, left, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

Nets center Nic Claxton unleashed a big sigh. The 24-year-old needed a moment to collect his thoughts nearly six months after awards voters left him off both of the 2023 NBA All-Defensive Teams.

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton will be coming into the 2024-25 ... Claxton has stated plenty of times over the past few years that his defensive prowess is underrated by the rest of the NBA, ...

Not only will Claxton be back in the lineup for the Nets, but so will guard Cam Thomas, who missed Tuesday's 116-115 NBA Cup win over the Charlotte Hornets due to lower back tightness.

Nic Claxton finds himself suddenly as the longest-tenured player on the Nets, noting that such an ascension in seniority “happens fast” in the NBA. The 25-year-old center expects to play in ...

With summer league play now over, the Brooklyn Nets will shift focus to difficult personnel decisions. ESPN has released its projection of Brooklyn's depth cha ...

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton had a solid 2024-25 NBA season, but it was a step back from his prior production. Here are some of his highlights.

The Nets have not played well in the past few weeks, but that should not fall to Nic Claxton.At 6’11”, Nic has the length to keep up with all kinds of bigs, but he also possesses a unique ...

Brooklyn center Nic Claxton was fined $25,000 by the NBA on Saturday for throwing a basketball into the stands during the Nets' 101-94 victory over the host Toronto Raptors on Thursday.

NBA fines Nic Claxton $25,000 for throwing game ball into stands. The incident occurred during the 2nd quarter of the Nets’ 101-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Dec. 19.