Brooklyn's Nic Claxton has been suspended for 1 game for flagrant-foul points

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� 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.

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430f094efc927217d7ca3654130446026a21fb39ff84bacac03099ea4fb06986 — Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagne (9) goes up to shoot against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33), guard Killian Hayes (7), and forward Jalen Wilson (22) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)

NEW YORK (AP) 鈥� 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.

Claxton was called for a with 9:24 left during Monday night's at Washington. He entered with five flagrant-foul points, so the decision triggered the automatic suspension based on the league鈥檚 regular-season protocols.

The 25-year-old Claxton is averaging 10.1 points and 7.5 rebounds in his sixth season.

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