Nic Claxton Leaves Nets for Bulls | Brooklyn Nets News

Nic Claxton’s seven-year Brooklyn Nets run ends as he’s traded to the Chicago Bulls in a three-team deal that brings Julius Randle to Brooklyn. Drafted 31st in 2019, Claxton blossomed into a defensive anchor and league-leading shooter in his prime years, earning a $97M contract. Despite recent dips due to injuries and the team’s rebuild, he leaves with heartfelt gratitude for the fans and organization, calling Brooklyn his home. GM Sean Marks praised Claxton as a model teammate and part of the Nets’ legacy. In Chicago, Claxton joins a need-heavy frontcourt alongside Caleb Wilson, while Day’Ron Sharpe steps in as Brooklyn’s new starting center. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c442410392f6dd91