Hornets consider Nic Claxton as center upgrade option
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Charlotte Hornets are exploring options to upgrade their center position, with Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton among the candidates, according to league sources. The Hornets are also interested in other centers besides Domantas Sabonis. Additionally, the Nets have previously shown interest in Hornets free agent guard Coby White when he played for the Chicago Bulls. In team news, assistant coach Zach Peterson is being considered to lead the Greensboro Swarm, the Hornets' G League affiliate.
- •Hornets are looking to upgrade their center position.
- •Nic Claxton is a candidate for the Hornets.
- •Nets have shown interest in Coby White in the past.
- •Zach Peterson is a candidate for head coach of the Greensboro Swarm.
- •DJ Bakker could join the Orlando Magic's coaching staff.
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Hornets have Nic Claxton on their radar
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