Nic Claxton Injury Status Update for March 22nd, 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 57 games this season, he's averaging 12.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game while playing 29.1 minutes per night.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.1 | 12.3 | 7.1 | 4.0 | 8.8 |
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 15-42. Without him, they've gone 1-5. The Nets's net rating is 2.4 points worse per 100 possessions when Nic plays, which is a substantial gap. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (102.4 vs 110.4), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 15-42 | 1-5 | — |
| Off Rating | 110.4 | 102.4 | -8.0 |
| Def Rating | 119.0 | 113.4 | -5.6 |
| Net Rating | -8.6 | -11.0 | -2.4 |
| PPG | 107.4 | 101.3 | -6.1 |
Which Teammates Benefit Without Nic Claxton?
When Nic sits, other Nets players see increased opportunities. Based on this season's data, Nolan Traore and Danny Wolf stand to benefit the most from his absence.
When Nic has been out this season, Nolan Traore has averaged 5.8 more points per game, 3.9 additional field goal attempts and 5.5 extra minutes.
PPG: +5.8 | FGA: +3.9 | MPG: +5.5
When Nic has been out this season, Danny Wolf has averaged 3.1 additional field goal attempts and 5.7 extra minutes.
FGA: +3.1 | MPG: +5.7
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) Egor Demin REB OVER: 5-0 (+5.5u, 3.7 / +104 avg. line)
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.