League execs believe the 25-year-old is set to be back with the Nets.
, "the expectation is that Nic Claxton is going back to the Brooklyn Nets. That's the expectation many have around the league."
Claxton, the former 2019 second-round pick out of Georgia, turned in another solid season after hitting career-highs in 2022-23. 2023-24 saw him notch 9.9 rebounds per game, 2.1 blocks per game and a 62.9% shooting percentage. All three were team highs, positioning the near-seven footer for a huge payday.17.
At this point in his career, Claxton is what he is. A walking double-double who has the ability to shoot over 70% from the field on a playoff roster. While his production dipped slightly this past season, if he can return to his 2022-23 form he will be worth every penny. Big men are hard to come by in this modern NBA, and as each new star center resets the market, $25 million annually for Claxton will eventually appear to be a bargain.
Now that the Boston Celtics have been crowned NBA Champions, thanks to new negotiation rules, the Nets can begin working out a deal with Claxton starting today.
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