Tiago Splitter reveals Nic Claxton plan for Bulls debut vs. 76ers

Chicago Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter announced that center Nic Claxton will make his team debut against the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Claxton, who has been recovering from a preseason hamstring injury, will come off the bench on a minutes restriction of 16 to 20 minutes. Jalen Smith will remain the starting center for the matchup as the Bulls enter with a 1-7 record.

Claxton joined Chicago following a three-way trade in June involving the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves. Meanwhile, the Bulls face multiple absences against Philadelphia, with Norman Powell sidelined by a shoulder issue, Zach Collins out due to a respiratory illness, and Dailyn Swain missing with back irritation.