Nic Claxton Injury Status Update for March 23rd, 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 Out, 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 63 games, Nic is averaging 11.8 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in 28.3 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.3 | 11.8 | 7.1 | 3.8 | 8.5 |
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 16-47. Without him, they've gone 1-6. Interestingly, the offense has actually been slightly more efficient without him (101.6 vs 109.6), though that can be a small-sample anomaly.
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 16-47 | 1-6 | — |
| Off Rating | 109.6 | 101.6 | -8.0 |
| Def Rating | 118.7 | 111.9 | -6.8 |
| Net Rating | -9.1 | -10.3 | -1.1 |
| PPG | 106.8 | 100.7 | -6.0 |
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.