Reports: Nic Claxton, Nets reach 4-year, $100 million deal

Field Level Media|published: Wed 26th June, 20:47 2024

Apr 14, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Center Nic Claxton has reached an agreement on a four-year, $100 million contract extension with the Brooklyn Nets, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.

ESPN identified Claxton as "intends to sign" while The Athletic termed him "nearing plans to sign" with a guaranteed amount of $96 million.

Claxton, 25, recorded career highs for the Nets in 2023-24 in rebounds (9.9) and assists (2.1) while scoring 11.8 points per game, the second-best average of his career.

He's also shown durability the past two seasons, missing a total of 17 games after injuries being a concern early in his career.

Claxton appeared in a total of 94 games over his first three seasons.

--Field Level Media

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