Bulls Guard Coby White Day-to-Day; Huerter, Okoro Remain Sidelined as Cavs and Pacers Tackle Their Own Issues
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December 4, 2025 — The Chicago Bulls received encouraging news on Coby White after the guard sat out Wednesday’s matchup with Brooklyn due to tightness in his left calf. White told reporters his MRI was clear, and head coach Billy Donovan lists him as day-to-day. The 25-year-old hopes to return Friday against Indiana, though he conceded Sunday’s meeting with Golden State may be a safer target as the club proceeds cautiously with its leading scorer.
The update was less positive for fellow guard Kevin Huerter. An MRI confirmed a left hamstring strain suffered Monday, and Donovan said Huerter will be re-evaluated in one week with no assurance he will be ready then.
Chicago is also without forward Isaac Okoro, who has missed six straight contests because of left lumbar radiculopathy. Donovan explained that certain backward extensions trigger leg pain for the defensive specialist, and the staff has no timetable for his return.
Cavaliers Struggle to Match Last Year’s Pace
Cleveland’s 122-110 home loss to Portland on Wednesday dropped the club to 13-10, a stark contrast to last season’s 64-18 mark. Star guard Donovan Mitchell called the performance “upsetting” but stopped short of labeling the situation a crisis. “We have to play better,” Mitchell said. “I’m not going to sit here and say the sky’s falling.”
Mathews Makes Most of Second 10-Day Deal
Pacers wing Garrison Mathews admitted he was surprised when Indiana offered a second 10-day contract after he shot just 2-for-13 from three and went scoreless in four of his first five appearances. The organization’s faith paid off: Mathews poured in 24 points on 6-of-7 shooting over the last two games against Cleveland and Denver. “This is what we felt was coming,” head coach Rick Carlisle said, crediting Mathews’ conditioning work during his initial stint.
Furphy Returns From Ankle Sprain
Second-year guard Johnny Furphy logged 16 minutes in Wednesday’s loss to Denver, his first action in a month following a left ankle sprain. Though he went scoreless and collected two rebounds with one turnover, Carlisle welcomed the boost to a roster dealing with several injuries. “We need all the depth we can get,” the coach noted.
Source: Hoops Rumors
