#nic-claxton

#nic-claxton

So, with all his travel and everything, it's not going to be like the minutes he was playing consistently, and it's just a matter of what he's gone through. But don't expect it to be more than one game. Once he plays tonight, he will play and then see how he feels.

NEW YORK - Michael Porter Jr. tied his season high with 35 points, Nic Claxton had his second triple-double and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-101 on Saturday. Porter matched his career best by reaching 30 for a third straight game, having also done it last Feb. 3-6 during his final season with Denver. He made five 3-pointers and had nine rebounds after sitting out Thursday to rest his back in the second night of a back-to-back.

Nic Claxton had 18 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for his first NBA triple-double and the Brooklyn Nets beat the Boston Celtics 113-105 on Friday night for their first victory in the NBA Cup in-season tournament. Michael Porter Jr. scored 33 points, and Noah Clowney had 19 to help Brooklyn snap a nine-game losing streak against Boston. Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 26 points but was limited to 32 minutes because of trouble.

Given that he's under contract through the 2027-28 and makes $25 million next year, trading for him will be costly, but it's understandable that he's a player fans would like to see at center for the Lakers.