Nic Claxton Remains Out Thursday vs. Wizards

The hamstring injury that has prevented Nic Claxton from playing in the Brooklyn Nets past two games will keep him out against the Washington Wizards on Thursday.

Nic Claxton (left hamstring tightness) is out for the #Nets tonight vs the #Wizards.

Injuries have impacted Claxton’s availability this year. The third-year center has appeared in just 25 games this season, starting in 18. Claxton is finding his rhythm offensively despite the limited playing time, putting up a career-best 9.1 points per game and 5.6 rebounds.

The hope is that Claxton will be cleared to rejoin the Nets over the coming games. For now, Blake Griffin remains the go-to option at center with LaMarcus Aldridge out with an…