The Chicago Bulls are on the road Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Toronto Raptors in their 2026-27 NBA season opener.
Chicago enters the new season looking to bounce back behind a core led by Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis after finishing 12th in the Eastern Conference last season with a 31-51 record.
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The Bulls will try to start the season with a victory Wednesday as they face off against the Raptors in a tough road matchup.
Toronto enters the season with high expectations after acquiring Kawhi Leonard in the offseason, as the Raptors look to build on last season’s success, which saw them finish fifth in the East with a 46-36 record.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, one may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Bulls Injury Report: Will Nic Claxton, Isaac Okoro Play?
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The Bulls have seven players listed on their injury report, including Nic Claxton and Isaac Okoro.
Chicago has ruled out Claxton due to a left hamstring strain that he suffered during the preseason and he is expected to miss at least two more weeks with the injury.
With Claxton sidelined, Jalen Smith and Zach Collins, who has been listed as probable and is expected to play despite dealing with a right quad strain, could both be in line for increased roles.
The Bulls have listed Okoro as probable due to left patellar tendinopathy and he is expected to play.
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Tobe Awaka has also been listed as probable due to a left MCL sprain while Leonard Miller is probable with a right adductor strain. Both players are expected to play against the Raptors.
Jordan Hawkins and Dailyn Swain have both been listed as doubtful due to illnesses and they are expected to miss Wednesday’s game.
Raptors Injury Report
The Raptors have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out Nate Bittle due to a foot injury.
Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Bulls and Raptors from Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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