Charlotte Hornets considering Nic Claxton for frontcourt trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets are exploring trade options for frontcourt improvements and are reportedly interested in Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton. Claxton, who averaged 12.6 points and 9.2 rebounds last season, could provide the Hornets with a cost-effective alternative to Domantas Sabonis, whom they discussed in trade talks with the Sacramento Kings. Claxton's contract is considerably less than Sabonis', potentially making him an attractive target. The Hornets have not yet made a trade this offseason but continue to evaluate their roster needs.
- •Charlotte Hornets seeking frontcourt upgrades through trade.
- •Nic Claxton averaged 12.6 points, 9.2 rebounds last season.
- •Hornets considered Domantas Sabonis but exploring other options.
- •Claxton's lower salary may favor him over Sabonis.
- •Trade discussions ongoing as offseason progresses.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Brooklyn's Nic Claxton emerges as a trade target for Charlotte
"The Charlotte Hornets are looking for frontcourt upgrades and are said to be considering former Georgia center Nic Claxton of the Brooklyn Nets.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jun 18, 2026, 12:52 AMLakers' Luka Doncic quickly picks Michael Jordan for dream 1-on-1 matchup
- NBA•Jun 18, 2026, 12:45 AMHornets Should Target Key Rotational Player From NBA Champion Knicks
- NBA•Jun 18, 2026, 12:30 AMDoes Devin Booker’s jersey number change hit towards fate of Suns big man in free agency?
- NBA•Jun 17, 2026, 11:42 PMKarl-Anthony Towns shades Brooklyn Nets after Knicks' NBA title run
- NBA•Jun 17, 2026, 11:41 PMLakers named landing spot for $29 million ex-Pacers playoff hero
- NBA•Jun 17, 2026, 9:26 PMLakers sign-and-trade idea sends $53.8 million breakout star to Jazz
