Overview
- Josh Giddey practiced five-on-five with the Windy City Bulls on Sunday, his first full-contact work since a Dec. 29 hamstring strain, and reported no setbacks, coach Billy Donovan said.
- The Bulls upgraded Giddey from out to doubtful on the official injury report before the Nets game, indicating progress even though he was still unlikely to play Sunday.
- Donovan said the medical staff wants at least one more full session to confirm he has no tightness before clearing him to return.
- The team hopes he could play later this week, with chances against the Clippers on Tuesday, the Timberwolves on Thursday, or the Celtics on Saturday, contingent on meeting benchmarks and avoiding setbacks.
- Giddey has missed 10 straight games after a standout first half that boosted his All-Star case, and his absence has been felt by a Bulls team hovering near the play-in range.