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Chicago Bulls provide update on Nic Claxton's injury status

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 6:53 AM

Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Chicago Bulls provide update on Nic Claxton's injury status

Summary

Nic Claxton is recovering from a strained left hamstring that has sidelined him since training camp. The Chicago Bulls' head coach Tiago Splitter indicated that Claxton is likely to join the team on their upcoming three-game road trip, as he has begun conditioning this week. The Bulls, currently 1-4 this season, are in need of Claxton's defensive skills, especially after a recent loss to the New York Knicks where they squandered a 19-point lead. Claxton's return could boost a struggling roster that has seen Jalen Smith taking over at center in his absence.

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Status Watch

•Nic Claxton has missed the first five games of the season.
•Claxton suffered a hamstring injury during training camp.
•He is conditioning and may travel for the upcoming road trip.
•The Bulls are currently 1-4, having lost to the Knicks 133-127.
•Jalen Smith is starting at center, averaging 13.4 points and 8.2 rebounds.

Latest Updates

6:53 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Bulls Share Latest Nic Claxton Injury Timeline Update

What they're saying

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The Chicago Bulls made a bunch of moves this offseason to signal the new regime under new executive vice president Bryson Graham.One of Graham’s moves of the summer was the acquisition of Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a four-team trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Charlotte Hornets.However, Claxton has yet to […] The post Chicago Bulls Share Latest Nic Claxton Injury Timeline Update appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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