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Nets Notes: MPJ, Claxton, Traore, Fernandez, Losing Streak

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Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. said a few days ago that he was still dealing with the lingering effects of an MCL sprain in his knee, which he suffered on January 7 against Orlando, writes Brian Lewis of The New York Post (subscriber link). Porter, who has been a popular name in trade rumors this season, also acknowledged that opposing defenses are making things more difficult … [Read more...] about Nets Notes: MPJ, Claxton, Traore, Fernandez, Losing Streak

Nic Claxton toughs out finger injury in Nets loss as imaging results loom

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The Nets suffered a one-sided 126-89 thrashing by the Clippers on Sunday night in Los Angeles, but it wasn’t for lack of effort from Nic Claxton. The starting center gutted through a finger injury suffered in Friday’s loss to the Celtics, playing with a bandage on his right pinky. He was slated to have imaging... … [Read more...] about Nic Claxton toughs out finger injury in Nets loss as imaging results loom

Pistons, Celtics Among Teams To Express Interest In Jaren Jackson Jr.

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While the Grizzlies have made point guard Ja Morant available, there’s no indication that stance has extended to big man Jaren Jackson Jr. In fact, multiple reports have indicated that Memphis wants to hang onto Jackson and build around him. Still, that hasn’t stopped a certain agent-turned-podcast-host from speculating about a potential trade involving Jackson, and it hasn’t … [Read more...] about Pistons, Celtics Among Teams To Express Interest In Jaren Jackson Jr.