Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernández praised Nic Claxton and Tyrese Martin following his team’s last game against the Golden State Warriors. After a slow start to the season, Claxton has been a standout for the Nets over the last few weeks.

Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton has been suspended for one game without pay after picking up a sixth flagrant-foul point this season. The NBA announced Claxton's punishment on Tuesday. He will serve his suspension during Wednesday night's home game against Oklahoma City.

The NBA suspended Nic Claxton for one game after the Nets center reached a flagrant foul limit during Monday's loss to the Wizards.

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Nic Claxton earned his sixth flagrant foul point of the season on Monday night, which triggered the automatic suspension.

Prior to Wednesday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Brooklyn Nets center Day'Ron Sharpe reacted to fellow center Nic Claxton's suspension.