Bulls Guard Josh Giddey Listed as Probable for Thursday Return
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Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey is on track to rejoin the lineup Thursday night in Minnesota after a full participation in Wednesday’s shootaround upgraded his status from questionable to probable, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network.
The 21-year-old has been sidelined since December 29 with a left hamstring strain, missing the club’s last 11 games. Before the injury, Giddey was producing career-best numbers—averaging 19.2 points, 9.0 assists and 8.9 rebounds while shooting 38.6 percent from three-point range—and was earning consideration for his first All-Star selection.
Chicago has gone 6-5 during his absence, relying on Ayo Dosunmu, Tre Jones and Coby White to handle backcourt duties. Even with Giddey’s role secure, several teammates could be moved before the February 5 trade deadline. ClutchPoints reports that White, Nikola Vucevic, Kevin Huerter and Zach Collins have surfaced in trade discussions as the Bulls consider significant roster changes.
Tipoff against the Timberwolves is set for 8 p.m. CT on Thursday.
Source: Hoops Rumors
