Bulls Guard Coby White's Calf Issue Sparks Concerns Amid Growing Absence
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, who had already struggled to regain his form after a calf injury suffered in August, suffered another setback on Monday night. This time, it was his left calf that gave him trouble, with coach Billy Donovan attributing the decision to hold White out of the game as "an overabundance of caution."
The repeated calf issues have raised concerns about White's durability and ability to contribute to the team without putting himself at risk of further injury. With White averaging a team-high 24.2 points in just five games, his absence is being felt dearly. The situation has also put pressure on White, who opted not to sign an extension with the Bulls during the offseason and is now entering free agency next summer.
Coach Donovan acknowledged that he feels for White, saying that it's "frustrating" for him, but also emphasized the need for caution given his history of calf injuries. "He's worked really hard to get back," Donovan said, "and I've seen the work he's put in after practice, before practice, those types of things."
As for White's expected return, there is no clear timeline, with imaging studies scheduled to be conducted once the team returns to Chicago. For now, his continued absence will have a significant impact on the Bulls' performance.
Meanwhile, other injured players are also facing challenges in their road to recovery. Reserve forward/center Zach Collins, who has been close to making his season debut after wrist surgery, will not participate in full-contract scrimmages with the NBA roster due to pauses in team play. Collins hopes to test his wrist with some contact work at G League practice soon.
Guard Kevin Huerter left Monday's game with an adductor injury, adding to the list of injured players including Coby White, Zach Collins, Isaac Okoro, Jalen Smith, Dalen Terry, and Noa Essengue. The Bulls' depth chart is thin, making it a significant concern going forward.
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White, who had already struggled to regain his form after a calf injury suffered in August, suffered another setback on Monday night. This time, it was his left calf that gave him trouble, with coach Billy Donovan attributing the decision to hold White out of the game as "an overabundance of caution."
The repeated calf issues have raised concerns about White's durability and ability to contribute to the team without putting himself at risk of further injury. With White averaging a team-high 24.2 points in just five games, his absence is being felt dearly. The situation has also put pressure on White, who opted not to sign an extension with the Bulls during the offseason and is now entering free agency next summer.
Coach Donovan acknowledged that he feels for White, saying that it's "frustrating" for him, but also emphasized the need for caution given his history of calf injuries. "He's worked really hard to get back," Donovan said, "and I've seen the work he's put in after practice, before practice, those types of things."
As for White's expected return, there is no clear timeline, with imaging studies scheduled to be conducted once the team returns to Chicago. For now, his continued absence will have a significant impact on the Bulls' performance.
Meanwhile, other injured players are also facing challenges in their road to recovery. Reserve forward/center Zach Collins, who has been close to making his season debut after wrist surgery, will not participate in full-contract scrimmages with the NBA roster due to pauses in team play. Collins hopes to test his wrist with some contact work at G League practice soon.
Guard Kevin Huerter left Monday's game with an adductor injury, adding to the list of injured players including Coby White, Zach Collins, Isaac Okoro, Jalen Smith, Dalen Terry, and Noa Essengue. The Bulls' depth chart is thin, making it a significant concern going forward.
this dude was having an amazing game every time he steps on the court... now the bulls are gonna have to wing it without him 
and we all know how that goes... the pressure is on for them to get their lineup solid ASAP 
, or else they'll be left in last place 
. I feel bad for the guy, he's been working so hard to get back from that August injury, and now this one's got everyone worried about his durability 
. The Bulls need him, especially with their depth chart looking a bit thin right now 
️. It's frustrating for fans, too - you want to see your team win, but at the same time, you don't want any of your players getting hurt 
. Hopefully, he'll get some good news from those imaging studies soon, and we can start seeing him back on the court 
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. The Bulls need him back ASAP but at the same time, coach Donovan has to be cautious so he doesn't make things worse 
. It's like when you're trying to get a sick kid to take medicine - they don't want it, but you know it's necessary 
. Fingers crossed White can bounce back soon and get his form back 
coach donnie is being super cautious but at the same time, the team needs white now more than ever... and what's going on with collins' recovery too? 
it's like they're all trying to get back on the court but injuries are just piling up 
it's tough being an injury-prone player.
fingers crossed everything goes smoothly with his imaging studies and he can make a full recovery 
coby white's calf issues are super concerning... i feel for the guy, he's been working so hard to get back, but this could set him back even further. coach donovan's being cautious which i get, but it's gonna put pressure on coby and the team. they really need him now more than ever 
. The Bulls need you guys to contribute, especially with the team's performance taking a hit without you.
With all the other injured players still recovering, this team's depth is literally non-existent right now... 
like, what's up with that?! coach donovan is being super cautious which i get, but it's not helping the team right now 
especially with the season already halfway through and they need him contributing. hope he gets back soon, not just for coby's sake but also for the bulls' chances of making a deep playoff run 
, and now this latest setback has got everyone on edge 
...
. Coach Donovan is being super cautious which I kinda get 
, but at the same time it's bad for the team 
. This might affect his future with the Bulls 
. Zach Collins, Kevin Huerter... it's like a bad injury luck streak 
or it's gonna be tough to compete in the league 
. Coby White is one of their best players so he can't afford to sit out too much