Bulls Rule Out White, Giddey, Collins for Extended Stretches
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The Chicago Bulls announced Wednesday that guards Coby White and Josh Giddey and forward/center Zach Collins will be sidelined for multiple games after suffering recent injuries.
White, who left Monday’s matchup with Minnesota during the first quarter, is dealing with tightness in his right calf. The team said he will be reevaluated in one week, ruling him out for upcoming contests against New Orleans on Wednesday, Orlando on Friday, Charlotte on Saturday, and Boston next Monday.
Giddey faces a longer absence. The Bulls confirmed a left hamstring strain first reported Tuesday, noting he will be evaluated again in two weeks. The timeline keeps him out for at least Chicago’s next eight games and could extend further.
Collins sustained a right toe sprain and will be reexamined in 10 days. This marks his second significant absence of the campaign; he missed the first 21 games after fracturing his wrist in the preseason before debuting on Dec. 5 and appearing in the club’s last 10 contests.
White and Giddey share the team lead at 19.2 points per game, while Collins had posted double-figure scoring efforts in each of his past six outings.
With two of Chicago’s top scorers out, increased backcourt minutes are expected for Tre Jones, Ayo Dosunmu, Kevin Huerter, and Jevon Carter. Patrick Williams is likely to reclaim a regular role in the frontcourt while Collins recovers.
The Bulls are also navigating injuries to all three two-way players—Trentyn Flowers (right knee hyperextension), Emanuel Miller (right hamstring strain), and Lachlan Olbrich (left ankle sprain)—and continue to be without lottery pick Noa Essengue, who underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.
Source: Hoops Rumors
