Nets' Jordi Fernandez reveals Nic Claxton 'management plan' as center battles back injury

Nic Claxton has not made the impact the Brooklyn Nets expected this season after signing a four-year, $97 million contract. The sixth-year center has seen an inconsistent role due to a nagging back injury. Claxton has been battling the back ailment since the summer, which he told reporters will require management throughout the season. Head coach Jordi Fernandez echoed a similar message when asked whether the injury would require the starting center to play on a minutes restriction moving forward.