Several new developments came to light on the Chicago Bulls injury front on Friday. Here's the latest on Torrey Craig, Zach LaVine, Dalen Terry, and Coby White.
Craig's return to action appears imminent. Head coach Billy Donovan said Craig practiced in full on Friday and could play Saturday against the Sacramento Kings.
Torrey Craig: “I feel real, real close.”
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 2, 2024
Craig beat the 8-10 timeline to return from his right plantar fascia injury by 2 weeks.
The veteran forward last played on Dec. 16 before going on the shelf with an acute sprain of his right plantar fascia. Before the injury, Craig averaged 6.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and one assist in 21.2 minutes per game across 27 contests.
Amid his second extended absence this season, LaVine won't suit up before the Feb. 8 NBA trade deadline.
The Bulls announced on Jan. 19 that LaVine would be sidelined for at least a week due to a right ankle sprain. Concerns about the injury grew in the following days, and it appears the right foot inflammation that previously sidelined him for 17 games is still lingering. As a result, LaVine will rest for at least another week.
Previously a subject of frequent trade rumors, the two-time All-Star appears to be staying put at the trade deadline.
Terry is in danger of missing his second straight game with a right ankle sprain. The second-year forward suffered the injury on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors and missed Wednesday's game against the Charlotte Hornets.
When the Bulls released their initial injury report for Saturday's contest against the Sacramento Kings, Terry was listed as doubtful.
Coming off a stellar performance on Wednesday against Charlotte, White is questionable for Saturday's game against Sacramento.
With the Bulls already shorthanded, White poured in a season-high 35 points to help his team down the Hornets. Given the Bulls' lingering injury concerns, the team is certainly hoping the fifth-year guard is good to go when the Kings visit the United Center.
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