An old Western movie <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0023682/quotes/?ref_=tt_trv_qu" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">gave us the line</a>: “This town ain’t big enough for the both of us.”

It’s getting to the point where the Nets’ lineup isn’t big enough for Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons.

To say the situation is complicated and potentially messy understates the mess.

Much of what the Nets planned to do this season was built around Simmons, but he’s missed 44 of 59 games and is considered day-to-day heading into Saturday’s game against the Hawks.

They’re both huge parts of the story of this season and important players on the Nets’ roster. And they are not compatible in any way, shape or form.{ai:summary}<p>Nets are facing a challenging situation with Nic Claxton and Ben Simmons. The lineup may not be big enough for both, causing complications and uncertainties. #sports</p>

The Nets have this last stretch to tinker with the best way to use Nic Claxton before they must pay up

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