Overview
- Coach Billy Donovan said White’s G League practice “went well” and outlined a plan to get him into a Bulls practice with contact after the Detroit game.
- White has yet to make his season debut as he recovers from a right calf strain sustained in August.
- If White completes a full-contact practice without setbacks, Donovan will assess a timeline as the team departs for Utah on its West Coast swing.
- Chicago has opened 6–3 without White, giving the staff flexibility to proceed with a measured ramp-up.
- Rookie Noa Essengue also practiced with Windy City as he seeks his first NBA minutes, and Josh Giddey’s right ankle absence is expected to be short term.