Nic Claxton Out With Hamstring Injury Until Nov. 4

On October 19, 2026, database records documented that Chicago Bulls center Nic Claxton is expected to be out until at least November 4, 2026, due to a hamstring injury. The current injury snapshot matches the news event recorded at 22:04:28 UTC.

Database Status Event

The specific database event logged on October 19, 2026, indicates that Nic Claxton was reported out with a hamstring injury and an expected return date of November 4, 2026. The database's current injury snapshot carries the exact same observation timestamp of 2026-10-19 22:04:28 UTC as the reported news event. Because both entries share the identical timestamp and status values, the current snapshot reflects the same state as the initial event log without subsequent updates or divergence.

Player Statistical Profile

Nic Claxton's recent individual performance data covers a 10-game sample played between March 12, 2026, and April 3, 2026. Across that span, he averaged 21.5 minutes per contest. His per-game output included 9.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.2 steals, and 0.7 blocks, alongside 1.3 turnovers per game.

During those 10 games, Nic Claxton posted a 0.554 true shooting percentage and a usage rate of 19.5 percent. His average on-court plus-minus during this stretch was -9.9 per game.

Metric	Nic Claxton (10-Game Sample)
Minutes / Game	21.5
Points / Game	9.6
Rebounds / Game	5.9
Assists / Game	1.9
Steals / Game	0.2
Blocks / Game	0.7
Turnovers / Game	1.3
Plus-Minus	-9.9
True Shooting Pct	0.554
Usage Pct	19.5%

Team Performance Context and Upcoming Market

Analysis: Contextualizing this absence relative to the team requires reviewing the Chicago Bulls' recent form metrics. In a 10-game sample from March 27, 2026, to April 12, 2026, Chicago compiled a 2-8 record. The Bulls averaged 116.2 points per game while allowing 126.8 points per game, generating a 109.4 offensive rating and a 119.7 defensive rating.

The team's collective shooting and ball-handling metrics over those 10 games included a 0.526 effective field goal percentage, a 0.297 three-point percentage, and an average of 16.3 turnovers per contest.

Looking forward to their next game on October 21, 2026, the Chicago Bulls travel to face the Toronto Raptors. Market pricing lists the home team Toronto Raptors at -398 on the moneyline and as a 9.5-point spread favorite (-9.5). The Chicago Bulls are listed as a +310 moneyline underdog, with the game total set at 236.5 points.