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The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in Nets’ center Nic Claxton this offseason

June 3, 2025
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At the 2024-25 trade deadline, the Lakers acquired All-NBA PG Luka Doncic from Dallas. The 26-year-old can destroy teams in the pick-and-roll if he has an effective lob threat at center. 

We saw Doncic thrive in Dallas, setting his big men up for easy dunks. However, the Lakers did not have that type of player when they traded for him. The best they had was Jaxson Hayes, and he was inconsistent. NBA insider Matt Moore reported that Los Angeles has interest in Brooklyn’s Nic Claxton. The Nets and Lakers have made several trades in the past.

Will the Nets trade center Nic Claxton?

The Lakers have been linked to Nic Claxton, per @HPbasketball

“Multiple Lakers outlets have reported on ‘theoretical’ trades involving Nets center Nic Claxton, and that’s not a coincidence. Claxton provides an athletic veteran floor runner who can switch to put next to Luka,… pic.twitter.com/M2Z74owRSA

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 3, 2025

With the 31st pick in the 2019 NBA draft, the Nets selected big man Nic Claxton out of Georgia. He’s played six seasons for Brooklyn, and the last three have been as a starter. The 26-year-old is not a modern-day big man who spaces the floor and can shoot. Rather, Claxton is a traditional big man who plays above the rim. In 2022-23, Claxton led the NBA in field-goal percentage (.705). He’s limited offensively but can thrive if given the right opportunity.

NBA insider Matt Moore noted that multiple Lakers outlets reported on a “theoretical” trade between the Nets and Lakers for Nic Claxton. Los Angeles needs an athletic big man who can play alongside Luka Doncic. Claxton fits the bill for Los Angeles. He’s a versatile defender who can switch and has just enough of an offensive skill set to make an impact. Put him alongside play-making PG like Luka Doncic, and Claxton could take his game to another level.

However, the Nets did re-sign Claxton last season to a four-year, $97 million deal. He’s also the longest-tenured player on the team. We’ll see if general manager Sean Marks is in contact with Los Angeles this offseason. The Nets and Lakers have made several trades in the past. In 2017, Brooklyn sent big man Brook Lopez to Los Angeles. Just las season, the Nets traded Dorian Finney-Smith. Just how much would the Lakers be willing to trade for Nic Claxton?





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