Brooklyn Nets forward Nicolas Claxton will receive a spot start versus the Utah Jazz on Monday. Normally, Andre Drummond (illness) starts, but he's sidelined due to a non-COVID related illness. Claxton typically is a reliable streaming option whenever he's in the starting five. It's a tough matchup, so possibly he has less value than normal, but is still worth a look as a streaming option on Monday.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Wizards as he continues to battle a tight left hamstring. Claxton is likely to remain among Brooklyn's starting five when healthy, but Thursday's acquisition of Andre Drummond figures to keep his minutes ceiling in check. With LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) ruled out vs. Washington as well, Blake Griffin and Day'Ron Sharpe are worth looks in the DFS market due to the Nets' thin frontcourt rotation for the time being. Claxton's next chance to suit up comes Saturday against Miami.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) will not suit up for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics. This will be the second-straight game he's missed while dealing with left hamstring tightness. With LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) still sidelined as well, the Nets will be leaning on Blake Griffin and Day'Ron Sharpe as their primary centers. Sharpe struggled in his last game, but he was dealing with an illness. He's mostly been productive when he's seen double-digits in minutes so he's worth looking at for DFS purposes on Tuesday. Griffin is also worthy of DFS consideration as he's likely to play around 30 minutes and see high usage.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been deemed questionable to suit up for Tuesday's game against the Celtics due to a tight left hamstring. Claxton was held to just five minutes in Friday's outing due to the ailment, having since been unavailable Sunday, allowing Blake Griffin to step in and see 30 minutes as the team's de facto center. With LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) unavailable, Claxton could see an elevated role if he is ultimately cleared to take the floor. Having delivered 23 points, 11 rebounds, and five blocks in just 29 minutes Wednesday, Claxton is a name to check back on before locking in DFS lineups Tuesday.

Brooklyn Nets forward/center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) isn't available for Sunday's contest versus the Denver Nuggets. Claxton tweaked his left hamstring during Friday's bout in Utah, relegating him to only five minutes of action. With the Nets also down Paul Millsap (personal) and LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle), Day'Ron Sharpe, James Johnson, and Blake Griffin should handle things underneath the rim. Sharpe had 11 points and eight boards against the Jazz, so he certainly has appeal in deeper fantasy formats.

Brooklyn Nets point guard James Harden (hamstring) and center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) have been deemed questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Nuggets. Both are dealing with tight left hamstrings, with Harden's having kept him out of action Friday, while Claxton was limited to just five minutes. Cam Thomas erupted for a career-high 30 points without Harden available in Brooklyn's last game, while Day'Ron Sharpe, James Johnson, and Blake Griffin all pitched in to hold down the center spot for Claxton. Fantasy managers will want to check back prior to tip-off for the final word as Kyrie Irving would also stand out as an elite DFS selection if Harden is ultimately ruled out.

Brooklyn Nets centers Nicolas Claxton (rest) and Paul Millsap (personal) will be unavailable for Wednesday's contest vs. the Nuggets. Claxton is sitting the second leg of the team's back-to-back, having played 17 minutes in his return from a seven-game absence Tuesday. Millsap and the Nets have agreed to try and find the veteran a more favorable playing situation, so his absence is likely to press on beyond Wednesday. Day'Ron Sharpe and LaMarcus Aldridge both stand out as upside DFS plays, although they'll largely be tasked with keeping Denver's Nikola Jokic in check, no small obstacle in its own right. Fantasy managers can anticipate Claxton being cleared for Saturday against Golden State.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been given the green light to get back into action for Tuesday's contest vs. the Lakers. Claxton had missed each of Brooklyn's last seven outings due to a hamstring ailment, but his return will coincide with that of L.A.'s Anthony Davis, giving him a sizable defensive challenge right out of the gate. Claxton's return zaps Day'Ron Sharpe of nearly all his DFS viability, while LaMarcus Aldridge figures to remain a key cog among the team's second unit. Prior to going down with his injury, Claxton had scored in double figures in nine of his last 11 games.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's contest vs. the Spurs, marking his fifth consecutive absence due to a tight left hamstring. Day'Ron Sharpe has taken over starting duties without Claxton in the mix and averaged 12 points and seven boards despite playing below 22 minutes per outing. The matchup is particularly advantageous for Sharpe as San Antonio has yielded the fifth-most DraftKings point per outing to opposing centers this season. Claxton is an intriguing season-long asset when healthy (65.6 shooting percentage, 1.2 BPG), but he can remain on the waiver wire until he returns. His next chance comes Sunday against Minnesota.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game vs. the Thunder due to a sore left hamstring. It marks the second consecutive absence for Claxton, paving the way for Dayron Sharpe -- who dropped 20 points Wednesday -- to make another start at the five. Claxton had developed a fantasy relevant offensive rhythm prior to the injury, scoring in double figures in nine of his last 11 games. Shooting 65.6 percent overall and pitching in 1.2 blocks on a nightly basis, Claxton is worth a look in season-long formats due to his hold on top center duties when healthy. His next chance to suit up comes Saturday against New Orleans.

Brooklyn Nets forward Nicolas Claxton (wrist) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic. The Nets are already shorthanded, so losing Claxton is only going to make it worse. His absence means Blake Griffin and Day'Ron Sharpe will be asked to play a majority of the minutes at center. Griffin has picked up the slack recently and is a possible DFS option for Saturday's slate. The Nets don't have many bodies, so Griffin could be asked to help carry the load on offense.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (wrist) has been deemed questionable to play in Saturday's game against the Magic due to a sore left wrist. The Nets may need Claxton to play in order to have the requisite eight players in order to take the floor, so his status is worth closely monitoring throughout the day. Claxton has set a season high in scoring in each of his last two games, showcasing the upside that he carries in season-long formats when given a sizable minutes allotment. Should Claxton be held out, Blake Griffin would stand to see the lion's share of minutes at the five.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's contest against Minnesota after battling a non-COVID-19 illness. Claxton has been down since Oct. 25 and has been ramping up his conditioning to return to game speed. The 22-year-old started the first three games of the season for the Nets, an indication of the role that he could eventually play in the frontcourt. For the time being, LaMarcus Aldridge, Paul Millsap, and Blake Griffin all present competition for minutes, with all of the quartet likely to divvy up time at the center spot. From a DFS perspective, Claxton has a strong matchup, as the Timberwolves have struggled to slow opposing centers this year.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) will remain sidelined for approximately another two weeks as he is set to be built back up to rejoin the team, per head coach Steve Nash. Claxton has already missed Brooklyn's four most recent outings, ceding center minutes to the veteran group of LaMarcus Aldridge, Blake Griffin, and Paul Millsap. Claxton started each of the Nets' first three games this season, but he has yet to eclipse the 12-point, seven-board performance he delivered on opening night. When healthy, the 21-year-old is the most exciting fantasy commodity of Brooklyn's center group, so keep an eye out for his return to action in the coming weeks.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton (illness) is questionable to play Friday against the Indiana Pacers. Claxton's missed Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat due to a non-COVID illness and appears to be having some lingering symptoms. Claxton was recently relegated to the bench given Brooklyn's slow start and will likely have reduced minutes if he is able to play. Bruce Brown and Blake Griffin started the last game with Claxton out and will likely continue to do so.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton will not play in Wednesday's game against the Miami Heat. According to Nets reporter Chris Milholen, Claxton is dealing with a non-COVID illness. The 22-year-old started the team's first three games of the year, but he was bumped to the bench in the team's most recent game as they decided to go small with Bruce Brown in the starting five and Blake Griffin manning center. Claxton has averaged 19 minutes per game this year and he's put up 6.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. Veterans Paul Millsap and LaMarcus Aldridge could see their minutes increase with Claxton sidelined, though neither is very enticing for DFS purposes.

Brooklyn Nets center Nicolas Claxton is listed as the starting center Tuesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks. This is Claxton's second-career start and, despite the log jam of big men in Brooklyn, seems to be the only true center on the roster. Claxton was a per-minute star last season and should only get better now that he has finished his rookie season. Claxton is a great anchor in field-goal percentage and should have value even if he plays limited minutes.