Nic Claxton Clears The Air On Back Issues For Bulls

Nic Claxton is officially back in full health and ready to anchor the Chicago Bulls defense. The former Brooklyn Nets big man finally cleared up the confusion about his lingering back issues during his first media appearance with the new team. He told reporters that the pain is gone and he knows exactly how to manage his body for the long haul.

A Player Who Learned From His Mistakes

The Bulls needed a genuine rim protector for years, and they finally got one by trading for Claxton this summer. Absorbing the remaining two years of his contract into cap space, they essentially gave up nothing in return. Finishing the 2025-26 season allowing the fourth-most points in the paint per game made this move smart. The year before that, they surrendered the single most points in the paint. Claxton is the answer to those ugly numbers.