Nic Claxton Sidelined For Two More Weeks With Hamstring Injury

Chicago Bulls starting center Nic Claxton will be re-evaluated in two weeks due to a hamstring injury, dealing a tough blow to the team. Claxton will miss the first seven games of the regular season. With Zach Collins' status also up in the air due to a toe issue, Jalen Smith is positioned to handle a solid workload to open the regular-season campaign for Chicago.