Nic Claxton Remains Out Wednesday as Bulls' Miserable Start Continues

Nic Claxton’s hamstring is officially keeping him in street clothes for another night. Underdog NBA reported Wednesday that the Chicago Bulls center is listed out again, extending a frustrating waiting game for a fan base that is already going through it.

If you drafted the former Brooklyn Net hoping he would anchor your fantasy team's paint, it is time to accept that you are holding a very expensive roster ghost. Claxton has not logged a single minute this season after straining his hamstring in early October.

The Bulls are currently sitting at a miserable 1-5. That is exactly the kind of start that makes a lingering soft-tissue injury feel less like bad luck and more like a franchise curse.

Chicago acquired him in a multi-team trade this summer to be a nightly double-double threat and defensive anchor. Instead, expecting a Bulls turnaround right now feels like putting your life savings on a hand of blackjack where the dealer is already showing an ace.

For the sickos staring at the prop markets, Claxton's continued absence means Chicago's backup bigs are going to have to survive a heavy workload. Rebounding and block props for whoever draws the short straw in the Bulls rotation will be heavily scrutinized by anyone brave enough to put money on this roster.

The Bulls will have to figure out a way to survive Wednesday night without their primary rim protector. Until Claxton can actually string together a few full practices without his hamstring barking, expect Chicago to keep getting pushed around inside while the losses pile up.