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Nets Reportedly View Nic Claxton as Part of Their Future
- Nets reportedly view Nic Claxton as part of their future despite active trade chatter around him.
- Claxton's contract runs through 2027-28, with escalating salaries that affect trade dynamics.
- Any Nets trade would likely require two unprotected future first-round picks to acquire Claxton.
- Claxton has anchored Brooklyn's No. 1 defense in December and improved offensively this season.
- Brooklyn aims to build an identity and win now while not owning their next first-round pick.
- Reputable sources cite HoopsHype's Michael Scotto and YES Network reporting on Claxton’s trade status.
- Claxton’s versatility enables him to switch on pick-and-rolls and provide shot-blocking.
- Claxton's performance contributed to debate over his role in the future core of the Nets.
- The report emphasizes Claxton's leadership through Nets' organizational changes.
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