Scotto: The Nets also have to pay Nicolas Claxton. They’re making it seem like they’re preparing to pay him. Claxton told me he wants to re-sign in Brooklyn when we did our interview. I have him somewhere in the $20-25 million range. Marks: He’s probably at what Poeltl got somewhere around four years, $80 million with Toronto. I like Claxton better than Poeltl. They’re just in a weird spot because Houston controls their draft picks for the next four years. Normally, you’d want to have your own pick, tear it down, build around Bridges, and go from there, but there’s no incentive to do that. On the other end, you do have all these expiring contracts and we talked about Dinwiddie, so who’s your point guard next year? -via HoopsHype / January 12, 2024
Nicolas Claxton more available for trade than previously advertised
