Nic Claxton Injury Status Update for April 3rd, 2026
The Nets got some good news today — Nic Claxton has been cleared and is officially available to play. Nic had previously been listed as Probable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Nets.
Nic Claxton Season Averages
The Nets get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 68 games, Nic is averaging 11.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 27.9 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.9 | 11.7 | 7.0 | 3.7 | 8.4 |
Nets Performance With & Without Nic Claxton
The numbers tell a clear story about Nic's value to the Nets. With Nic in the lineup this season, the team is 17-51. Without him, they've gone 1-7. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (104.8 vs 109.0), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 17-51 | 1-7 | — |
| Off Rating | 109.0 | 104.8 | -4.2 |
| Def Rating | 118.5 | 114.7 | -3.8 |
| Net Rating | -9.4 | -9.9 | -0.4 |
| PPG | 106.3 | 103.4 | -3.0 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Nic Claxton Back
With Nic back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Tyson Etienne and Ben Saraf are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Nic again.
PPG: -7.3 | FGA: -4.7 | MPG: -9.4
PPG: -6.4 | FGA: -5.5 | MPG: -5.1
Nic Claxton Betting Trends
With Nic returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Nets have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Claxton) Michael Porter Jr. BLK UNDER: 20-3 (+12.9u, 0.5 / -253 avg. line) Drake Powell REB UNDER: 16-4 (+11.8u, 2.4 / -120 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Nic Claxton's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Hawks @ Nets - April 3, 2026 Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin (Out) Michael Porter Jr. (Out)
Nic is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Nets and the rest of the league.