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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