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Nets prioritizing re-signing Nic Claxton in free agency

The Brooklyn Nets have an intriguing summer ahead of them, but they could take care of one apparent priority sooner rather than later. Brooklyn big man Nic Claxton is a pending unrestricted free agent, making his signature on an extension deal a chief and urgent priority for his team, according to Brian Lewis of The New York Post.

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Nets’ Nic Claxton expected to command up to $100 million in free agency

After making the playoffs a year ago, the Brooklyn Nets had a disappointing 2023-24 NBA season as they failed to qualify for the postseason. In 2023, the Nets seemed to be on the verge of becoming an exciting young team highlighted by the acquisitions of Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / May 29

Four Young Free Agents the Nets Could Target

The Brooklyn Nets enter the NBA offseason with a plethora of options regarding free agency. The team is stuck between a rebuild and a fringe playoff contender, with one foot in either door for the past year.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 28

Brooklyn Nets look to improve defense

No one can dispute that the Nets’ defense failed them last season. With Nic Claxton a free agent and Dorian Finney-Smith possibly moving in a trade, where the Nets go next.

Toronto Raptors News / Sporting News / May 21

Toronto Raptors: Top 3 potential offseason acquisitions

The Toronto Raptors' offseason should focus on acquiring a big man who fits the timeline of their young core. Would Nic Claxton or Wendell Carter Jr. make sense?

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 9

Polls! Dennis Smith or Lonnie Walker IV? How much should Nic Claxton get paid?

Dog days call for some polls. Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Brooklyn Nets fans and fans across the country.

Brooklyn Nets News / NetsDaily / May 8

Brooklyn Nets look like they’re going to meet Nic Claxton’s demands. It’s the right call.

Anything can go wrong from now until June 30, but it seems that the Nets are on track to retain their most important unrestricted free agent, Nic Claxton.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / May 7

Teams That Can Lure Nic Claxton Away From the Nets

The Nets' starting big man in the middle has spent his entire early career playing for Brooklyn. As a rookie, he appeared in 15 games while also playing in nine games for the Long Island Nets.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / May 6

Overpaying this free agent would be fatal mistake for Nets' GM

There's one player on the Nets roster who Is a pending free agent and the most polarizing figure on the roster within the team's fan base. He's averaging a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds along with two blocks on 62.9% from the field.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / May 1

Brooklyn Nets: Scotto Projects Claxton to Command $20-25 Million a Year

Despite rumblings about LeBron James' upcoming decisions, Nic Claxton currently remains one of the hottest names on the market. Set to become an unrestricted

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / April 30

Brooklyn Nets: What Could Nic Claxton’s New Contract Look Like?

Brooklyn Nets big man Nic Claxton has had a career few years for the team, surging to a Defensive Player of the Year candidate for the past few seasons.

Brooklyn Nets News / FanNation Inside The Nets / April 29

Getting Nic Claxton Back Will be Pivotal to Nets’ Future Efforts

Over the past few seasons, Nets’ center Nic Claxton has emerged as one of the premier big men in the league. His averages of 11.8 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game don’t quite do justice to his on-court dominance.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / April 25

Nets' top free-agent priority revealed

The Nets will enter the offseason hoping to improve their roster after they finished 11th in the Eastern Conference this season.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Rumors / April 24

Brooklyn Nets hoping to retain this big man for their rebuild

The Brooklyn Nets don't want center Nic Claxton to walk.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / April 24

Nets GM names No. 1 offseason priority

Jordi Fernandez was introduced as the Nets HC on Wednesday and said that he feels the team has a future Defensive Player of the Year on their roster.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Nicolas Claxton Linked to Two Western Conference Teams

Heading into his first career unrestricted free agency period, Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton is excited to begin the process. “I think it’s exciting, for me at least,” Claxton said.

Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / April 15

Nets’ Nic Claxton on Free Agency: ‘I’ll Have To Weigh My Options’

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton will be one of the more prized big men in this year’s NBA free agency class. He seems to realize that. Just don’t ask him out it will play out.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Analysis Network / April 12

Brooklyn Nets Poised To Lose Key Player In NBA Offseason

The Brooklyn Nets are in a difficult position. Their roster is not strong enough to compete, and they lack draft picks for future improvements. This situation is worsened by their reduced appeal as an NBA free-agent destination following the problematic tenures of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

Brooklyn Nets News / Action Network / April 6

NBA player props: Expert picks for Nic Claxton, Bogdan Bogdanovic for 4/6

Check out NBA player props today, including Action Network expert picks for Nic Claxton and Bogdan Bogdanovic on Saturday, April 6.

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Brooklyn Nets News / Hoops Wire / February 16

Nets Would Like To Re-Sign Nic Claxton

According to NBA insider Zach Lowe of ESPN, the Brooklyn Nets would like to re-sign Nic Claxton this offseason. Claxton becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Brooklyn Nets News / Nets Insider / February 11

Claxton outplays Wembanyama as Nets cruise past Spurs

Nic Claxton had a chip on his shoulder on Saturday night against the likely Rookie of the Year award winner, Victor Wembanyama. The Nets center went for

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Analysis Network / February 2

Report: Nets Could Trade Nic Claxton

According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Brooklyn Nets could trade big man Nic Claxton. Claxton could be more available over the next seven days than previously advertised.

Brooklyn Nets News / NBA Analysis Network / December 18

Nicolas Claxton Issues Strong Statement On His Future With Nets

Brooklyn Nets big man Nicolas Claxton becomes an unrestricted NBA free agent after this season and the 24-year-old wants to stay right where he is. During an interview with NBA reporter Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Claxton talked about his upcoming free agency.

Brooklyn Nets News / Yardbarker / October 11