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A new report doesn’t seem to be good news for LA Knight’s future in WWE.

Knight has become a major fan-favorite in the company because he was able to overcome the obstacles that came before him. Despite being a star in TNA and NXT, when Knight originally came to the main roster in 2022, his character was completely changed, and he was renamed Max Dupree.

It seemed like he would be the latest legend to be ruined due to Vince McMahon’s different approach to established talent. However, when the WWE founder began to lose control of the company and Paul “Triple H” Levesque took a larger role in the company, Knight was allowed to return to his regular persona and given more opportunities.

While he was initially used mostly as an advanced talent, his charisma was undeniable, and he emerged as one of the notable baby faces on the roster in 2024. However, despite fans’ hopes that he will eventually win a world title, Knight is out of the main event picture as we approach the summer of 2026.

More worrying news emerged this week when BodySlam+ reported that Knight was involved in a feud with former Heavyweight Champion Gunther following WrestleMania 42. However, as fans saw on last week’s edition of SmackDown, the “Career Killer” made a surprise appearance and attacked Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. To raise a quarrel over the blue brand.

Could LA Knight be the next WWE Star Cut?

Leading up to the April mega-event, rumors surfaced that Knight was being considered for a major feud with Brock Lesnar. Of course, he went to super-prospect Oba Femi instead. This would now be the second feud with an elite talent to be eliminated.

Two weeks ago, WWE eliminated 23 veterans and prospects, including all of the Wyatt Six as well as Aleister Black and Zelina Vega. It was also revealed that some of the reductions were “age related”. Additionally, it was revealed over the weekend that TKO has asked for several performers to be cut from the roster, and this played a role in veterans Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods leaving the company.

Considering his age (43) and one more big fight, LA Knight should be concerned about his place in the company as he is making good money after reportedly agreeing to a new contract two years ago. According to BodySlam+, Knight is still with the company. But fans will surely wonder how long this will last if she isn’t added to a major storyline soon.

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The Brooklyn Nets will begin the second half of the season without their starting center. Nick Claxton sprained his right ankle during practice on Wednesday. Brooklyn ruled him out for Thursday’s road matchup with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Claxton has put together one of the best statistical seasons of his career after an injury-filled 2024-25 campaign. The longtime Nets forward averaged 12.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 blocks on 59.0 percent shooting in 50 appearances.

Brooklyn assigned a grade to Claxton’s ankle sprain, but his absence Thursday is notable for a team involved in the NBA’s tank race. With the Nets battling for draft position, they should not rush Claxton back from his injury.

Nick Claxton ruled out of the nets after injuring ankle during practice

Brooklyn begins the second half of the season ranked fifth in the draft lottery standings, one game behind the second-place Washington Wizards and 1.5 ahead of the sixth-place Utah Jazz. Many of the teams competing with the Nets at the bottom of the standings have recently dropped top players.

The Sacramento Kings ruled out Domantas Sabonis and Zach LaVine for the season, and the Utah Jazz signed Jaren Jackson Jr. out for the season. Meanwhile, Trae Young and Anthony Davis are sidelined indefinitely for the Washington Wizards. The same goes for Ivica Zubac with the Indiana Pacers.

The Nets face a tough upcoming schedule, with 12 of their next 17 games coming against teams with winning records. They have the sixth-hardest remaining strength in the NBA overall.

De’Ron Sharp will step in as Brooklyn’s starting center with Claxton sidelined. Sharp has continued to look like one of the NBA’s top backup centers this season, averaging 8.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals on 61.1 percent shooting in 18.5 minutes per game.

Danny Wolf and Noah Clowney should see time under center with the Nets’ second unit during Claxton’s absence.