Bulls Coach Drops Strong Nic Claxton Hint Ahead of 76ers Game

Chicago Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter indicated that center Nic Claxton will "probably" make his season debut on Sunday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Claxton, who agreed with Splitter's optimistic assessment, has missed Chicago's first eight games due to a left hamstring strain suffered prior to training camp. The center participated fully in Friday's practice after earlier rehab work with the Windy City Bulls.

The Bulls are seeking to snap a seven-game losing streak following a 135-105 blowout loss to the New York Knicks. Starting center Jalen Smith also expects to play Sunday after spraining a finger, giving Splitter more frontcourt flexibility as Chicago manages Claxton's minutes in his return.