Nets Prioritize Retaining Nic Claxton Amid Free Agency

New coach Jordi Fernandez and GM Sean Marks emphasize Claxton as a top priority, citing his potential as a Defensive Player of the Year.

Nic Claxton, a key player for the Brooklyn Nets, is the top priority for retention as he approaches unrestricted free agency.
Jordi Fernandez, the newly appointed head coach, predicts Claxton could win Defensive Player of the Year due to his defensive versatility.
General Manager Sean Marks asserts that retaining Claxton is critical for the team's future, highlighting his potential and importance to the Nets.
Claxton's abilities in pick-and-roll and dribble-handoff plays are seen as vital to the Nets' strategic plans moving forward.
Despite the Nets' tight salary cap, they aim to use Bird rights to exceed the cap and re-sign Claxton, emphasizing his value to the team.