Kyrie Irving and Nic Claxton were once key parts of the last Brooklyn Nets team to legitimately compete for a championship. Both were very explosive and quick on their feet, giving them an incredible advantage in transition.
The Brooklyn Nets will look a bit different next season, and their starting center spot is something to watch. After trading away Nic Claxton in the deal that landed Julius Randle in Brooklyn, the Nets’ longtime starter inside is now in Chicago, opening that spot up for Day’Ron Sharpe.
The Brooklyn Nets finished with one of the worst records in the league last season. What that record doesn't highlight, however, is how the Nets appeared poised to turn their season around in December, when they went 7-4 while boasting the league's best defensive rating.
In NBA history, 38 players have made 200 or more three-point field goals in more than one season. How many can you name in five minutes?
The Brooklyn Nets could have a brand new identity next season with Julius Randle entering the fray and longtime fan favorite Nic Claxton out of the picture.
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Here are three moves from the 2026 NBA offseason that have gone surprisingly under-the-radar so far.
Obvious statement alert: The Chicago Bulls aren't built to win in 2026-27. Ever since Bryson Graham took over the franchise, the new front office leader has made clear that the Bulls are starting fresh.
Day’Ron Sharpe has been patiently awaiting his opportunity to play a larger role for the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets’ three-team trade sending Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls and acquiring Julius Randle will give Sharpe that chance.
Nic Claxton’s Brooklyn Nets tenure came to an abrupt close earlier this offseason. The Nets traded Claxton to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team deal that landed Julius Randle in Brooklyn.
It's about dang time! On June 22, the Chicago Bulls made their first trade of the Bryson Graham era. The new executive vice president of basketball operations got in on a three-team blockbuster that sent Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets.
The Chicago Bulls received high marks after acquiring Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade. Claxton brings a strong abundance of defense, rim protection, and playmaking.
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
When the Chicago Bulls traded away veterans for minimal returns over the last 18 months, the strategy did give them massive cap space this summer. The team didn't do much with it.
The Brooklyn Nets found their Nic Claxton replacement in free agency. Former Orlando Magic big man Moe Wagner has agreed to a two-year, $19 million contract with the Nets, first reported by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto and confirmed by ClutchPoints.
The Chicago Bulls have made their initial moves under the leadership of senior vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham and head coach Tiago Splitter.
The Chicago Bulls are making moves this week, and they made a trade before Day 2 of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. On Monday, the Bulls were part of a three-way trade to bring on center Nic Claxton, who had previously spent his entire NBA career with the Brooklyn Nets.
The Brooklyn Nets have spent the past two seasons absorbing contracts, stockpiling picks, and positioning themselves for the future. But on the eve of this year’s NBA Draft, the Nets made a move that signaled a step toward immediate competitiveness.
Just a day before the NBA Draft, the Brooklyn Nets made a bold move by agreeing to a three-team deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls.
The Chicago Bulls are hitting the ground running and aren’t slowing down. On Monday, they acquired Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton as part of a three-way deal involving the Nets and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Chicago Bulls were able to sneak into a three-team trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets on Monday night, acquiring big man Nic Claxton while giving up basically nothing in the deal.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on from All-Star forward Julius Randle.
The Charlotte Hornets continue searching for answers in the middle. Upgrading the center position remains one of the franchise’s top offseason priorities as the front office explores multiple options across the league.
The 2025-26 season marked the seventh season in the NBA for Nic Claxton, who has spent his entire career as a Brooklyn Net. On a roster filled with youth and new faces, Claxton is a known commodity for fans in Brooklyn.
Claxton had four points and four rebounds in the loss, unable to halt his team's three-game slide.
Nic Claxton has been one of the biggest bright spots for the Brooklyn Nets this season, amid the early stages of the rebuild. At 6-17, there isn't much to cheer for (aside from losing for draft picks), but the development from the rookies and trade value built from veterans has been fun to watch.
Back in January 2023, Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton boasted to reporters that he'd never lost to the New York Knicks. Since that statement, Claxton and the Nets haven't beaten them.
MACAU, CHINA – The Brooklyn Nets are entering another transition year, but this time, there’s no drama, no headlines, and no superstars looming over the locker room.
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