{"id":429559,"date":"2026-01-24T05:11:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T05:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/429559\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T05:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T05:11:08","slug":"nets-center-nic-claxton-unfazed-by-trade-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/429559\/","title":{"rendered":"Nets center Nic Claxton unfazed by trade rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brooklyn Nets<\/a> center Nic Claxton continues to be mentioned in trade rumors, but he isn’t bothered by the reports.<\/p>\n

Claxton told the New York Post’s Brian Lewis that the rumors are just part of the business.<\/p>\n

“I’ve almost been traded before,” Claxton said. “That’s for my agents to take care of. I’m just here as long as I’m here.”<\/p>\n

Claxton is having a strong season, averaging 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and four assists in 40 games. He’s shooting 58.3% from the field and posting 1.4 blocks per night.<\/p>\n

He has spent his entire seven-year career with the Nets, who drafted him No. 31 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.<\/p>\n

Claxton has been an important piece for Brooklyn this season, averaging 29.6 minutes per game. He had a season-high 21 points and eight rebounds Nov. 11 against the Toronto Raptors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More: NBA insider says relationship between Lakers, LeBron James is ending<\/a><\/p>\n

Claxton, 26, would command a strong market if he is traded. He has averaged 10+ points and 7+ rebounds in four straight seasons.\u00a0The Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> and Golden State Warriors<\/a> reportedly are two teams eyeing him.<\/p>\n

He has a good relationship with General Manager Sean Marks, stating Marks lets players know if they are close to being traded.<\/p>\n

“He has an open-door policy,” Claxton said. “You can always go talk to him whenever you want.”<\/p>\n

He is one of several Nets who have been mentioned in trade talks before February’s deadline. Michael Porter Jr. and Cam Thomas are two other players who may be traded from Brooklyn.<\/p>\n

The Nets (12-30) return to action Sunday night against the Los Angeles Clippers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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