It’s the final weekend before the NBA regular season begins, which means you’re coming here for your fantasy basketball drafts.
Should you draft Nicolas Claxton this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Brooklyn Nets Center.
Should You Draft Nicolas Claxton in Fantasy Basketball?
Nic Claxton is looking to recapture the form that once made him a top-tier fantasy center. His production has steadily declined since his breakout 2022 campaign. Last season, he posted just 10.3 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 26.9 minutes while experimenting with an expanded offensive role that hurt his efficiency. At age 26, he’s still a strong finisher and rim protector but has seen competition rise within Brooklyn’s young frontcourt.
Younger bigs Day’Ron Sharpe and Noah Clowney continue to push for minutes, and first-round pick Danny Wolf adds another layer of uncertainty. Claxton remains the superior defender and lob threat, but if the Nets prioritize playing time for youth, his workload could dip for the third straight season.
For fantasy purposes, Claxton remains rosterable in all formats thanks to his per-minute production and defensive upside, particularly in leagues that reward blocks and field-goal percentage. However, declining volume and role volatility lower his ceiling.
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What Are Claxton’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Claxton to score 2,115.0 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 10.9 points per game.
This includes 4.9 field goals per game, 0.0 three-pointers per game, 1.2 free throws per game, 7.6 rebounds per game, 2.1 assists per game, 0.7 steals per game, and 1.5 blocks per game.
Where Does Nicolas Claxton Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Claxton is ranked 85th overall and 18th at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include Immanuel Quickley, Tyler Herro, Mark Williams, Jrue Holiday, and Stephon Castle.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Bilal Coulibaly, D’Angelo Russell, Naz Reid, Aaron Gordon, and Kel’el Ware.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Deandre Ayton, Myles Turner, Onyeka Okongwu, Donovan Clingan, and Williams.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include Reid, Ware, Isaiah Hartenstein, Zach Edey, and Jakob Poeltl.
