Nic Claxton Injury Status Update for April 4th, 2026
Nic Claxton of the Nets has been ruled out and will not play today. Nic was previously listed as Available before being officially ruled out.
This will be the 9th game Nic has missed this season.
Nic Claxton Season Averages
Nic's absence leaves a significant hole in the Nets rotation. Across 69 games this season, he's averaging 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game while playing 27.8 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.8 | 11.7 | 6.9 | 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 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Nic Claxton?
When Nic sits, other Nets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Tyson Etienne and Ben Saraf stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Nic has been out this season, Tyson Etienne has averaged 7.3 more points per game, 4.7 additional field goal attempts and 9.4 extra minutes.
PPG: +7.3 | FGA: +4.7 | MPG: +9.4
Nic Claxton Betting Trends
For bettors, Nic's absence has historically had a measurable impact on the Nets's lines and related player props. Here are the most notable trends when Nic has been out this season:
💰 Betting Trends (without Claxton) Nolan Traore REB UNDER: 6-0 (+6.5u, 2.3 / -122 avg. line) Ziaire Williams 3PM OVER: 5-0 (+6.0u, 1.5 / +111 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Nic Claxton's Game
Here's a look at the current injury report for key players around the league heading into tonight's action:
Wizards @ Nets - April 5, 2026 Washington Wizards: Alex Sarr (Out) Trae Young (Out) Anthony Davis (Out) D'Angelo Russell (Out) Brooklyn Nets: Nic Claxton (Out) Egor Demin (Out) Michael Porter Jr. (Out)
We'll continue to monitor Nic's status and provide updates as they become available. Check back for the latest injury news and lineup updates for the Nets.