Nic Claxton is out for Chicago's game at the Knicks on Wednesday night with a left hamstring injury, the same status he has held since Oct. 19. The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 8.
What happened
Nic Claxton remains out for the Chicago Bulls. The injury report posted Wednesday at 5:48 p.m. ET lists the center as out with a left hamstring injury, unchanged from his previous status. The report's comment reads: "Claxton (hamstring) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against New York." He moved from day-to-day to out on Oct. 19 with a hamstring and leg designation. He was first listed as day-to-day with the same issue on Oct. 5. The report gives an expected return date of Nov. 8. No further detail on the injury has been announced.
What it means for the Bulls
The Bulls play at the Knicks on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. ET without him. They are 1-6, in 13th place, and have lost five straight. Claxton has not played a game with Chicago this season, so the record with him is 0-0 and the record without him is 1-6. In those seven games the minutes have gone to Caleb Wilson (34.2 minutes, 21.6 points), Norman Powell (29.7, 20.3), Matas Buzelis (25.0, 13.0) and Jalen Smith (24.7, 12.1). Josh Giddey adds 27.2 minutes and 9.1 points.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether the Nov. 8 return date holds. The date comes from the report itself, and no other timeline for Claxton has been announced. Until his status changes, expect the same group to carry the frontcourt minutes. The immediate test is Wednesday night at the Knicks, where Chicago looks to end a five-game losing streak. Any move from out to questionable would be the first sign that his return is close.
Is Nic Claxton playing at the Knicks on Wednesday?
No. The injury report lists Claxton as out for Wednesday's game against New York with a left hamstring injury.
When will Nic Claxton be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Nov. 8. No other timeline has been announced, and his status is still out.