The Chicago Bulls acquired Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets in a four-team trade during the offseason under new executive vice president Bryson Graham. The center has not appeared in a game this season after sustaining a left hamstring strain in training camp, sidelining him through the preseason and the first five games of the regular season.
Head coach Tiago Splitter indicated before Wednesday's matchup against the New York Knicks that Claxton is nearing game action. Splitter stated the team will likely bring Claxton on an upcoming three-game road trip as he continues rebuilding his conditioning.
Claxton has been working on his fitness this week and is described as "close to a return," according to reporting from The Athletic.
