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Claxton supplied 10 points (5-6 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 22 minutes during Sunday's 115-102 win over the Bucks.

Head coach Jordi Fernandez told reporters before Sunday's game that Claxton would see more playing time than he did over the first two games of the regular season. Claxton's 22 minutes were only two more than he logged during Friday's game against the Magic, but the 25-year-old center was productive during his on-court time and he registered his first double-double of the season. Claxton should serve as the Nets' first big man off the bench while Day'Ron Sharpe (hamstring) is sidelined.

Ayton produced 17 points (7-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 125-103 victory over the Pelicans.

Ayton has logged a double-double in all three games to start the 2024-25 regular season. He led the Trail Blazers with 12 rebounds Sunday, six of which came on the offensive end of the floor. Through the first three games of the regular season, Ayton is averaging 12.3 points, 12.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 31.7 minutes per game.

Robinson (knee) is out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Robinson remains out of the lineup as he nurses a sprained left MCL. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Jazz.

Koloko (illness) won't play in Monday's game against the Suns, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

Koloko is listed as out due to working back to competition conditioning, so it seems that he is inching closer to a return to the floor. Whenever he is ready to suit up, it's likely he spends most of his time with the team's G League affiliate.

Ware (illness) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's game versus the Pistons.

Ware did not travel with the team to Charlotte on Saturday due to a stomach illness. However, he is expected to return after missing only one game. If Kevin Love (personal) is ruled out, Ware and Thomas Bryant will likely pick up the slack.

Claxton (hamstring) will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Bucks, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Claxton will come off the bench for a third straight game, but coach Jordi Fernandez said the big man would see more minutes than he has in the last two games. Claxton has played 15 and 20 minutes, respectively, during the first two games of the season, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him closer to 25 against Milwaukee even though he's not in the starting lineup. Brooklyn will start Ben Simmons, Dennis Schroder, Cam Thomas, Cameron Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith for a third straight game.

Adams (knee) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Spurs.

Adams was a game-time decision before being held out of Saturday's matchup against the Spurs. The big man hasn't played since Jan. 22, and if he misses more time, Jock Landale will likely continue to see an increase in playing time.

Kleber (hamstring) is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Kleber left Saturday's loss to the Suns due to a right hamstring injury and may miss his first game of the season Monday. If he's downgraded to out, Naji Marshall is a candidate for increased minutes, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper or Dwight Powell could enter the rotation as well.

Coach Chauncey Billups said Sunday that Williams (hamstring), who is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, is "getting back out on the court," though Billups specified he is not certain when Williams will return, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Williams has yet to play during the 2024-25 campaign due to a left hamstring strain. However, Billups made it clear he is not sure when the big man will return, and the team is likely working him back to playing form slowly. Williams' next chance to suit up will come on the second day of a back-to-back set Monday versus the Kings.

Coach Jordi Fernandez said Claxton (hamstring) will see an increase in minutes during Sunday's game against the Bucks, Evan Barnes of Newsday reports.

Due to a lingering hamstring injury from training camp, Claxton has operated off the bench to start the season, playing 15 and 20 minutes, respectively, during the first two games. It's unclear when Claxton will return to the starting lineup, but he has avoided a setback and is slowly seeing his minute restriction eased. Based on the current trajectory, it's safe to assume Claxton will see closer to 25 minutes against the Bucks. While the big man has struggled to make a strong fantasy impact in his limited role, he has recorded at least one steal and one block in back-to-back games.