Overview

• Coby White, the Chicago Bulls guard, missed his first game of the season due to a right hip injury sustained against the Pacers, but is expected to return soon.
• Imaging tests on White's hip showed no significant damage, and he could be back as early as Saturday against the Washington Wizards.
• White has emerged as a key player for the Bulls, averaging career highs and becoming a Most Improved Player of the Year candidate.
• Rookies Julian Phillips and Onuralp Bitim also missed the game against the Clippers, with Phillips dealing with foot soreness and Bitim continuing his role as the sixth man.
• The Bulls are navigating the final stretch of the season with a focus on White's recovery and the contributions of their younger players.