Nicolas Claxton Fantasy Stats

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) will re-enter the lineup Friday versus Orlando. He's been out for two games with a back issue, and the team initially listed him as questionable for the game. Claxton has been limited to 8.5 points and 7.7 rebounds in 24.5 minutes across 13 appearances this season. He's not a great option for managers on Friday because the Magic allow the second-fewest fantasy points in the league to opposing centers. Claxton managed only four points and five boards in this season's first head-to-head clash between the teams.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) appeared on the injury report yet again as he remains in injury management for his back. The defensive-minded big man has been on the report plenty to start out the year and has missed six games so far this season. He's also gone back and forth between starting and coming off of the bench as his back issue continues to be bothersome. Ziaire Williams and Trendon Watford would be solid streaming options if Claxton can't play, but Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) would be better if he's upgraded from questionable.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) remains out for Wednesday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. The 25-year-old entered the season burdened by a hamstring issue. However, a back injury will cause him to miss his second-consecutive game. With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) a game-time call and Noah Clowney (ankle) out, Ben Simmons should handle most of the work underneath the rim. Trendon Watford, who had eight points, four boards, and one block could also see more work and is worth considering for value purposes in DFS formats.

Brooklyn Nets, center Nicolas Claxton (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Claxton has been a regular on the Nets' injury report this season due to a lower back strain and soreness. The 25-year-old is in danger of missing his seventh straight game. However, if he suits up, his playing time will be limited. Trendon Watford and Ben Simmons will get extra minutes if Claxton cannot go.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) has been officially ruled out for Monday night's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Claxton has been dealing with lower back soreness all season, an issue that recently caused him to miss three straight games before being able to play in Brooklyn's most recent two games. The 25-year-old has provided moderate production this season for the Nets, averaging 8.5 PPG and 7.7 RPG. His back issues should cause some concern for fantasy managers as his availability may be unreliable going forward if the back soreness doesn't subside. In his absence expect Jalen Wilson to get more minutes and potentially a start. Wilson only has one start on the season but put up 17 points in that start against Charlotte. Fantasy managers should look for Wilson on their waiver wire and DFS managers should consider taking a flier on the 24-year-old.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) will return from a three-game absence on Friday against Philadelphia. The Nets big man has shaken off a lower back problem and a probable tag in the process. Ben Simmons has been Brooklyn's starting center during Claxton's absence and must settle for a lesser role now that he's back. Matchups against Philadelphia aren't easy for centers, and things could be even tougher for Claxton if Joel Embiid (knee) gets the green light to play, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from him in his comeback game.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Friday night's NBA Cup game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25-year-old has battled a handful of injuries already this year, so returning from his three-game absence is great news. His minutes have fluctuated a lot, and he has only started in five of the 11 games he's played. He could be going up against a 76ers team without Joel Embiid (questionable - knee), so his value may increase if that's the case.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) is questionable heading into Friday's game against the 76ers. Claxton has been banged up all year, entering the season working his way back from a hamstring injury. However, a back ailment has kept him off the floor for the Nets' previous three contests. If the 25-year-old is back on the floor versus Philadelphia, he could see limited action. Yet, Claxton's presence should be enough to negatively impact Ben Simmons, who has been filling in at the five.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) was originally listed as questionable on Friday, but has since been downgraded to out and will remain sidelined for a week. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Claxton suffered a lower back strain and the team will update his status in one week. The 25-year-old has been physically limited most of the time this season, so he'll take a little more time to get this back issue under control. In the meantime, Noah Clowney will see plenty of minutes at center while Dorian Finney-Smith and Ben Simmons could see some more opportunities as well.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the New York Knicks. Claxton's workload has been limited because of a hamstring injury suffered during the preseason. But now he's experiencing lower back tightness, so the team may not take any chances. With Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) probable, he may find himself in the starting lineup if Claxton doesn't suit up. There's also a chance Ben Simmons takes over at the five, although the former Sixer hasn't been a consistent fantasy option.