The Nets are bringing back their young big man.
One of the biggest questions surrounding the Brooklyn Nets this summer was the future of Nic Claxton and whether or not he would be on the team next season. One of the most interesting free agents on the market and due a large contract, Brooklyn had a big decision to make.on Tuesday night, the Nets had established a clear direction and had plenty of money to bring back the fan favorite. Ahead of the 2024 NBA Draft, that's exactly what happened.
Having signed a four-year contract, Claxton will be 29-years-old as his contract comes to an end. With the Nets now having control of their 2025 and 2026 first-round picks, the team will have the opportunity to begin stockpiling talent through the draft as Claxton will enter his prime during his new contract.
The Nets aren't done making moves as they're due a fire sale to kick off a rebuild, but Claxton is now secure to be the team's defensive anchor moving forward.Nick has spent the last four seasons covering the Oklahoma City Thunder and has grown quickly in the media since starting. He’s continued to produce Thunder content through writing for Forbes.com and podcasting with The Uncontested Podcast, as well as branching out to cover the NBA as a whole for SLAM Online.
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