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BullsJosh Giddey Out at Least a Few Weeks With Hamstring Strain

Billy Donovan has turned to Ayo Dosunmu, Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones to steady the backcourt.

Overview

  • Giddey grabbed his left hamstring early in the third quarter against the Timberwolves and was ruled out in a 136-101 loss.
  • ESPN’s Shams Charania reports a left hamstring strain with an expected absence of at least a few weeks for the All-Star candidate.
  • The 23-year-old is averaging 19.2 points, 9.0 assists and 8.9 rebounds in a breakout season for Chicago.
  • Coby White exited in the first quarter with a right calf strain and did not return, and center Zach Collins is sidelined with a sprained big toe.
  • Chicago is 15-17 and ninth in the East, with New Orleans up next as the Bulls reshuffle roles and minutes across the guard rotation.