Rumors

K.C. Johnson: Tiago Splitter said Matas Buzelis needs to stop playing in a crowd. Buzelis had more TOs (5) than points (4) vs. 76ers

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Joel Lorenzi: Claxton is out, btw. They’re continuously monitoring his progress. Tiago wouldn’t say if Claxton might return during this upcoming home stand.

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KC Johnson: Claxton is listed as doubtful. Following practice Sunday in Philly, Tiago Splitter said "he's still not ready to play. We're taking it day by day to see how his body feels after this practice.Put two practices together and see how his body adapts to that load.He's getting better"

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Daniel Donabedian: Bulls coach Tiago Splitter on the Celtics and what makes them dangerous: “Boston is one of the best teams in the league off the ball.”

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Joel Lorenzi: Tiago Splitter says they haven't made a decision yet, but Nic Claxton will probably travel with the team just to be around since he's getting close to a return. He's been conditioning this past week.

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K.C. Johnson: Tobe Awaka and Patrick Williams remain out, per Tiago Splitter

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Joel Lorenzi: Rookie Tobe Awaka is questionable vs NYK with a right ankle sprain. Tiago Splitter said he rolled it. Otherwise, Pat Williams is once again questionable with a right adductor strain, and Nic Claxton remains out.

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Joel Lorenzi: Asked if the staff talks to Buzelis after a scenario like last night, when he sat in the fourth, Tiago Splitter said "I think we're making this a bigger deal than it should be. It’s just part of basketball. Not having a great night, you play less. It’s not a big deal. He’s gonna bounce back.”

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Joel Lorenzi: Splitter: “I think we gotta understand, the NBA is gonna change now with the rules. Nobody is just playing guys, giving them minutes, and we’re gonna lose, we don’t care. You gotta win every game. That’s how you should be approaching. That’s gonna change how you develop players, because the importance of winning is greater.”

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KC Johnson: Noa Essengue is out vs. Wizards, per Tiago Splitter. Essengue is having issues with light sensitivity after taking that blow to head in Bucks game. Not in concussion protocol. Patrick Williams is out

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K.C. Johnson: Tiago Splitter said it’s likely Zach Collins plays Saturday vs. Wizards in home opener because of matchups and size of their frontcourt

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K.C. Johnson: Tiago Splitter on closing with Tre Jones over Josh Giddey: "Cannot say enough about Tre. He changed the game."

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K.C. Johnson: Regarding Caleb Wilson’s 9 TOs, Tiago Splitter said he was playing too much in crowds and not passing when he had two or three defenders near him. Also cited this is what Toronto’s defense does, plays physically and turns you over.

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Joel Lorenzi: Tiago Splitter says Zach Collins looked good today, no restrictions. Says Nic Claxton continues to be out after being reevaluated, and that he’ll probably be sidelined “another two weeks.” To be clear, Tiago says Claxton is progressing and the hope is that he’s back around two weeks from now.

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