#nic-claxton

#nic-claxton

Claxton, the longest-tenured Net, continues to search for consistency as a rim protector, just as the team as a whole has struggled to find its defensive identity. He's yet to record a block entering Wednesday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, and Brooklyn has been bullied inside, allowing 55.5 points in the paint per game. That's tied with the Memphis Grizzlies for 25th in the NBA.

Given that he's under contract through the 2027-28 and makes $25 million next year, trading for him will be costly, but it's understandable that he's a player fans would like to see at center for the Lakers.