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Nic Claxton Commits to Brooklyn Nets with Four-Year, $100M Deal

Claxton remains a cornerstone for the Nets amid a significant rebuild following Mikal Bridges' trade to the Knicks.

  • Nic Claxton has agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
  • The agreement follows the Nets' trade of Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, marking a major rebuild.
  • Claxton, a key defensive player, averaged 11.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks last season.
  • New head coach Jordi Fernández and GM Sean Marks prioritized retaining Claxton, seeing him as essential to the team's future.
  • Despite interest from other teams, Claxton chose to remain with the Nets to help anchor their rebuilding efforts.
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