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Nets trade Nic Claxton to give Day’Ron Sharpe more minutes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Nets trade Nic Claxton to give Day’Ron Sharpe more minutes
Summary

On June 23, 2026, the Brooklyn Nets traded Nic Claxton to open up playing time for Day’Ron Sharpe, according to sources. Sharpe, at 24 years old, enters his sixth season as the longest-tenured Net. He was praised for his rebounding ability by coach Jordi Fernandez. The trade also allows the Nets to move up five spots in the late first round of the draft. Sharpe is currently expected to start as the team's center.

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  • •Brooklyn trades Nic Claxton on June 23, 2026.
  • •Day’Ron Sharpe likely to be the starting center.
  • •Sharpe has been recognized for strong rebounding.
  • •Nets moved up five spots in the draft.
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  • 6:20 PMYahoo Sports — Nets wanted to open up more time for Day’Ron Sharpe after Nic Claxton trade
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Nets wanted to open up more time for Day’Ron Sharpe after Nic Claxton trade

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