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• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · Oct 23

  Injuries 10/23 CHI: Josh Giddey - Probable Dailyn Swain - Questionable Tobe Awaka - Probable Zach Collins - Probable Nic Claxton - Out MIL: None ATL: Henri Veesaar - Out Mouhamed Gueye - Out CHA: Grant Williams - Out Coby White - Out Kon Knueppel - Out DAL: Caleb Martin -

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• Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  A host says that in preseason, having Jalen Smith ('Sticks') on the floor opens the game up for Matas Buzelis and 'C-Dub' to drive. The host also says Nic Claxton is not a shooter.

  “LIVE From Chicago! | Numbers On The Board” at 39:21 · listen ↗

• Podcast Kendall Gill (reported), via Locked On Bulls · Relayed report · Oct 22

  Relayed: Kendall Gill said Nic Claxton is what changes the Bulls' defense.

  “Chicago Bulls vs Raptors Postgame: What We Learned From Chicago’s Season Opener” at 15:17 · listen ↗

  also reported by Pat the Designer, Locked On Bulls

• Podcast Locked On Raptors host · Report · Oct 22 around the league

  Opponent context: the Bulls were without Nick Claxton, whom the host assumes will be their usual starting center.

  “RAPTORS POSTCAST: Kawhi Leonard is BACK + a HISTORIC Beatdown of Bulls” at 4:46 · listen ↗

• Bluesky @juliapoe.bsky.social · Report · Oct 19

  No Nic Claxton for the season opener — and his return timeline is still a bit vague for the Bulls.

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• ESPN ESPN · Report · Oct 19

  Claxton (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

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• X K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) · Report · Oct 21

  Tobe Awaka and Jaylin Sellers are active and everybody but Nic Claxton, Dailyn Swain and Jordan Hawkins are available. Zach Collins is on roughly 12-16 minutes restriction

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• Podcast Locked On Bulls · 6 points · Oct 21
  • Tiago Splitter (reported): Tiago Splitter said Claxton is shooting around, working out and progressing. at 14:03
  • Tiago Splitter (reported): Claxton will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Splitter stressed this is not a hard date: progress will be checked before then, and he could be cleared sooner. at 14:08
  • Per a host, the first report gave only the two-week re-evaluation. More details came out over the following hour or so. at 16:23
  • A host says Claxton's current injury is his hamstring, not his earlier back injury. The host is still concerned because Claxton has had a back injury before. at 20:00
  • Pat the Designer: Concern: Claxton is meant to be the defensive communicator, but he has had no time to build timing with Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson. name not confirmed at 15:33
  • A host cites Claxton's numbers from a down year: 3.7 assists and about 1.5 blocks per game. The host argues that even this version of Claxton can help the Bulls. at 19:34

  “Zach Collins CLEARED! Nic Claxton OUT Longer… Who Has The BIGGEST First Week For Bulls?” · listen ↗

• Podcast Haize, Locked On Bulls · Report · Oct 19

  While discussing Jalen Smith's value, the host mentioned in passing that Nic Claxton and Zach Collins are hurt. No details were given.

  “Bulls Linked To Dalton Knecht! Is P-Will OUT Of The Rotation + Did Tiago Find The Formula?” at 14:12 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Hawks host · Analysis · Oct 19 around the league

  Chicago's total is 29.5. A host says the Bulls brought in Caleb Wilson, Norm Powell and Nic Claxton, and that Claxton is "currently hurt i believe" (hedged). No details were given.

  “Central Division preview and over/unders (with Robby Kalland)” at 30:18 · listen ↗

• X K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) · Report · Oct 16

  Tiago Splitter said despite Minnesota not bringing top 7 players that he will play his regulars at least for a half. Said you can’t simulate game reps except by playing. Isaac Okoro, Tobe Awaka, Zach Collins, Nic Claxton remain out but Splitter said Collins cleared to practice

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• Podcast Pat the Designer, Locked On Bulls · Analysis · Oct 16

  Pat says Jalen Smith's role will become clearer once Nic Claxton is 'finally' back, which suggests Claxton is not currently available. No reason for the absence is given.

  “Giddey Called OVERRATED + Jalen Smith’s Price Is Rising” at 4:54 · listen ↗

  also reported by Locked On Bulls host

• Podcast Erik Slater, Locked On Nets · Report · Oct 15 around the league

  The hosts mention that Nick Claxton has left, leaving Sharpe and Wagner as more grounded centers.

  “ELECTRIC: Mikel Brown Jr. DAZZLES During Brooklyn Nets Debut | How Rookie Is Already Showing Growth” at 18:12 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bulls · 6 points · Oct 14
  • Reportedly Nic Claxton has no timeline to return. The news came out after the Bulls' shootaround the day before the episode. The source is not named. at 2:49
  • Whether Nic Claxton will be available by opening day is in question. at 1:09
  • The Bulls traded for Nic Claxton, who is on a two-year deal. at 3:01
  • Nic Claxton was supposed to be the stylistic center and the hoped-for anchor of the Bulls' defense. The hosts say Bulls rim defense hasn't been the best. at 3:05
  • A host says no other Bulls big has Claxton-level interior defense. Zach Collins and Jalen Smith are 'solid'. The host doubts anyone can replace his shot-blocking presence. at 4:03
  • A host says every Bulls center has injury concerns: Jalen Smith over his career, Collins, and Claxton over the last few years. at 6:31

  “Nic Claxton Might MISS Opening Night?! Bulls Frontcourt In Trouble” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bulls · 2 points · Oct 13
  • Haize: Nic Claxton is out, so Jalen Smith has had to start whenever he has played. at 2:45
  • Haize: The Giddey–Claxton half-court pick-and-roll (Claxton) is expected to be a backbone of the offense, but it hasn't been seen yet because Claxton is missing. Hayes thinks Claxton's lobs and putbacks will help the offense at the rim. at 17:33

  “Bulls Bench Might Be LOADED?! But One Offensive Problem Could Ruin Everything 👀🐂” · listen ↗

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