The Brooklyn Nets announced that center Nic Claxton (right hamstring tightness) is out for Tuesday's game at the Portland Trail Blazers.

Cam Johnson, D’Angelo Russell, and Ben Simmons are available for Nets tonight at Portland. Nic Claxton (right hamstring tightness) is OUT.Source: Twitter @erikslater_ What’s the

Following the Nets’ 113-98 loss to the Pistons on Wednesday night at Barclays Center, head coach Jordi Fernandez said he believes Cam Johnson will return from a sprained ankle and play on the trip that is set to begin on Friday against the Nuggets.

The Nets got that win as they beat the Trail Blazers 132-114 thanks to Brooklyn getting healthier with the returns of Johnson and Russell. Johnson came back like he never left to the tune of 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting from the field while Noah Clowney bounced back for an all-around outing of 20 points,

The Brooklyn Nets could welcome back two top offensive players during a key draft positioning matchup. Cam Johnson and D’Angelo Russell are questionable for Tuesday’s road meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Cam Johnson and D’Angelo Russell returned Tuesday night for the decimated Nets, though Nic Claxton got added to their long injury list. Brooklyn had been winless in the five straight games that Johnson had missed with a right ankle sprain.