Big warning: Bulls' Josh Giddey out weeks with strained hamstring
Chicago guard Josh Giddey will be sidelined for at least a few weeks after suffering a strained left hamstring, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The injury occurred early in the second half of Monday night’s game in Chicago, a 136-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, when Giddey walked off the court gingerly and did not return.
Giddey’s absence is a significant setback for the Bulls. He has been enjoying a breakout season, posting career-best numbers with averages of 19.2 points, 9.0 assists and 8.9 rebounds. Those all-around contributions have been central to Chicago’s rotations and offensive flow, and losing a primary playmaker and rebounder removes a key element from the lineup while he recovers.
The Bulls also had another injury concern in the same game: leading scorer Coby White exited with a right calf strain. The team has not provided an update on White’s status. With both Giddey and White affected, Chicago faces immediate questions about backcourt creation, scoring distribution and short-term lineup adjustments as it navigates upcoming games.
The team and medical staff will monitor Giddey’s progress and provide updates as evaluations continue. For now, the timeline given — at least a few weeks — suggests a cautious approach to rehab rather than an extended prognosis, but the loss alters the Bulls’ plans while they await further information on both players.
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