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9. Januar 2026
Starting Friday
Claxton will start against the Clippers on Friday, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.
Analyse
Claxton operated under a minutes restriction off the bench in Wednesday's loss to Orlando following a two-game absence due to personal reasons, though he'll return to the starting five Friday. As a result, Day'Ron Sharpe will slide back to the second unit. Claxton has averaged 13.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.8 blocks in 29.2 minutes per game over his last five starts.
8. Januar 2026
Swats two shots off bench
Claxton provided seven points (3-4 FG, 1-4 FT), six rebounds and two blocks across 23 minutes during Wednesday's 104-103 overtime loss to Orlando.
Analyse
Claxton's upside is muted in the reserve role, but head coach Jordi Fernandez said that Claxton's minutes restrictions would be lifted his next time out, so we'd expect him to return to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Clippers. Day'Ron Sharpe finished with five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and five turnovers across 30 minutes in the one-point loss.
8. Januar 2026
Coming off bench Wednesday
Claxton is not in the Nets' starting lineup against the Magic on Wednesday.
Analyse
Claxton will operate under a minutes restriction and in a bench role in his return from a two-game absence due to personal reasons. Day'Ron Sharpe will draw the start for a third consecutive game.
7. Januar 2026
Will have minutes restriction
Claxton will have his minutes monitored for Wednesday's game versus the Magic, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Analyse
Head coach Jordi Fernandez said that while he'll be watching Claxton's workload in his return from a two-game absence Wednesday, he doesn't anticipate Claxton having any restrictions for Friday's game against the Clippers. Even with a minutes restriction, Claxton is a must-play option in standard fantasy leagues.
6. Januar 2026
Will play Wednesday
Claxton (personal) will be available for Wednesday's game against the Magic, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
Analyse
Claxton was not at practice Tuesday, but he's currently on the way back to Brooklyn. Claxton missed the past two games for the Nets, but he's expected to reclaim his starting spot from Day'Ron Sharpe on Wednesday.
4. Januar 2026
Expected to return to team Monday
Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez said he expects Claxton (personal) to return to the team Monday, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Analyse
Claxton has been away from the team for personal reasons and will miss his second straight game Sunday, but it sounds like he'll be available for Wednesday's game versus the Magic. Day'Ron Sharpe should be looking at another start Sunday, and he'll make for an attractive target in daily fantasy leagues with the increased opportunity.
