Lakers consider Nic Claxton as potential trade target this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly a possible destination for Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton. NBA reporter Jake Weinbach mentioned Claxton as a trade candidate as the Nets assess their roster. Los Angeles seeks to improve its center depth, having had disappointing performances from Deandre Ayton and Jaxson Hayes. Claxton, a defensive-minded player, has averaged 11.7 points and 6.9 rebounds per game this season and is under contract for two more years.
- •Lakers facing roster needs ahead of next season.
- •Nic Claxton averages 11.7 points and 6.9 rebounds this season.
- •Claxton has two years left on his contract worth $23.15 million.
- •Lakers previously linked to Claxton in trade discussions.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Lakers are a possible landing spot for Nic Claxton
"According to one NBA reporter, the Lakers are a possible landing spot for Nets center Nic Claxton.
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