Nic Claxton Suffers Hamstring Injury And Will Be Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks

Nic Claxton tweaked his hamstring and will be sidelined for the entire preseason while facing a two-week re-evaluation window. This injury is a major blow for the Chicago Bulls, leaving Claxton considered questionable for the team's Opening Night matchup on October 21 against the Toronto Raptors. In his absence, Jalen Smith steps up as the next man available on the depth chart, followed closely by Zach Collins, who is currently managing a toe issue.