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Nic Claxton Out: Nets Rely on Sharpe vs. Cavs

2/19/2026

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Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton will miss the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a right ankle sprain.
Claxton averages 12.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists this season.
Day'Ron Sharpe is expected to step up in Claxton's absence.
The Nets have struggled since January and hope to build on recent wins as they face the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Michael Porter Jr. and Noah Clowney available after recovering from injuries.

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Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton will miss the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a right ankle sprain.
Claxton averages 12.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists this season.
Day'Ron Sharpe is expected to step up in Claxton's absence.
The Nets have struggled since January and hope to build on recent wins as they face the Cleveland Cavaliers, with Michael Porter Jr. and Noah Clowney available after recovering from injuries.