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Pacers Eye Trade for Claxton After Jackson's Injury

10/12/2025

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Quenton Jackson of the Indiana Pacers left a preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a sore right hamstring, scoring 14 points.
The Pacers are entering the 2025-26 season without key players Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton.
To strengthen their center position, the Pacers are considering a trade for Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets.
The proposed trade would send Obi Toppin, Isaiah Jackson, and future draft picks to the Nets, supporting their rebuilding efforts.
This trade could provide immediate stability for Indiana while offering long-term flexibility for Brooklyn.

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Quenton Jackson of the Indiana Pacers left a preseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a sore right hamstring, scoring 14 points.
The Pacers are entering the 2025-26 season without key players Myles Turner and Tyrese Haliburton.
To strengthen their center position, the Pacers are considering a trade for Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets.
The proposed trade would send Obi Toppin, Isaiah Jackson, and future draft picks to the Nets, supporting their rebuilding efforts.
This trade could provide immediate stability for Indiana while offering long-term flexibility for Brooklyn.