The Nets are getting closer to full health, as their center Nic Claxton is inching closer to a full workload.
After missing the preseason with hamstring woes, Claxton has come off the bench in five of their six regular-season tilts as he ramps up.Corey Sipkin for New York Post“Minute-wise, obviously it’s my secret that I’m going to keep for me and my team, especially before games. But he’s done good. We like where he is at right now,” coach Jordi Fernandez said. “Him taking one of the two games off was part of the plan because we have to be cautious. Health is the No. 1 thing.
“I want to see Nic play every game,” Fernandez said. “We’ll assess him then we will decide if he’ll play the first, second, or both. And there’s a chance for everything. It’s just based on how he is feeling.” Watford had initially been cleared to make his season debut Friday, listed as available before being ruled out after his left hamstring flared up in warm-ups.
Watford carved out a role late last season as a secondary playmaker and point-forward. It’s unclear what his role will be now, especially with Ben Simmons healthy.
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