Nic Claxton, Nets and Ben Simmons

Nets' Nic Claxton receives high praise from Jordi Fernandez after first start
Nic Claxton impressed while receiving a surprise start during the Nets' shorthanded win over the Grizzlies on Monday.
Nets making Ben Simmons earn a starting spot alongside Nic Claxton: ‘What coach wants’
CLEVELAND — Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons haven’t started together so far this season. And it doesn’t sound like it’ll happen until Simmons makes it happen, until he plays so well that Nets coach Jordi Fernandez has no choice but to start him.
Nic Claxton Starts, Ben Simmons Benched: How do Brooklyn Nets Adjust Their Rotation?
Jordi Fernández moved Ben Simmons out of the Brooklyn Nets’ first five in the team’s close overtime loss to the Boston Celtics.
Nets Notebook: Nic Claxton returns to starting lineup for good; Ben Simmons benched
Nic Claxton returned to the Nets’ starting lineup, seemingly for good, on Friday against the Boston Celtics. That meant Ben Simmons, who had started six games at center this season in place of a limited Claxton, came off the bench for the first time in 2024-25.
Nets' Ben Simmons: Will play Monday
Simmons was sidelined for the second leg of the Nets' back-to-back set Saturday against the Cavaliers due to injury management for his back. He'll suit up for Monday's game, though he'll likely come off the bench as Nic Claxton has started at center in three straight games.
Nets' Ben Simmons reacts to coming off bench during current road trip
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons came off the bench for the first time this season in Friday's loss at the Boston Celtics.
Nets Notebook: Jordi Fernandez has plan in place for Nic Claxton to start
Nets center Nic Claxton is still on a path back to the team’s starting lineup after beginning the regular season with a hamstring injury.
Nets' Ben Simmons OK as starter or reserve as long as he stays healthy
Simmons played his seventh game of the season. Last season, he played in six of the Nets’ first seven games before suffering a pinched nerve that kept him out for 2 1/2 months and eventually limited him to 15 games.
Nets' Ben Simmons Reacts to Benching Amid Road Trip
Simmons (back) did not play in Saturday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, however, against the Boston Celtics, the point forward came off the bench for the first time this s
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Nets' Nic Claxton explains the lack of energy vs. the Celtics
After Wednesday's 139-114 loss against the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton explained why the team lacked ...
Brooklyn Nets Film Room: How Ben Simmons Played With Nic Claxton and Noah Clowney vs. Pelicans
“If you go back two years ago when Ben [Simmons] and Nic [Claxton] played together, their minutes together were very good ...
Nets will be without Nic Claxton when they square off vs. Grizzlies
When the Nets play the tail end of this back-to-back Wednesday in Memphis, they’ll do it without the man who’s been arguably ...
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Nets' Nic Claxton: Posts another strong outing
Claxton notched 13 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 32 minutes during Monday's 107-105 victory over the Pelicans. Claxton fell one rebound shy of securing ...
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Dorian Finney-Smith Leads the Brooklyn Nets to Victory with Clutch Performance
Find out how Dorian Finney-Smith stepped up to lead the Nets to a clutch 106-104 win over the Grizzlies, proving his value ...
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Nets' Nic Claxton discusses injury recovery, exceeding expectations
Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton is still working his way back from his hamstring strain, but he and the team and allowing ...
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Nets' Nic Claxton Continues to Have Minutes Restriction in Loss to Pistons
Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton has had an interesting start to the 2024-25 NBA season. Claxton, who had been dealing ...