Claxton out awhile with hamstring strain as Bulls injuries pile up

Bulls coach Tiago Splitter said Nic Claxton will be out for a while with a hamstring strain, according to Chicago Sports Network's K.C. Johnson.

Zach Collins is also sidelined with a toe injury, while Isaac Okoro, dealing with an undisclosed issue, could play Wednesday against Milwaukee despite sitting out Tuesday's practice. Tobe Awaka, who banged his knee against Memphis last week, also missed practice.

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