URGENT UPDATE: Chicago Bulls guard Coby White will be sidelined for at least two more weeks, missing the critical season opener against the Detroit Pistons on October 25, 2023. This announcement comes as the team confirmed his ongoing recovery from a right calf strain.
White’s injury, sustained during an offseason workout in August, has kept him off the court throughout the preseason. However, he returned to practice this past Saturday, marking his first participation since the start of training camp.
Despite initial expectations that White would be ready for the start of the season, he revealed to reporters that he still needs to work on his conditioning. The Bulls organization confirmed that while White is progressing, he will need more time to ramp up his basketball activities.
White, aged 25, has been a pivotal player for the Bulls over the last two seasons, averaging a career-high 20.4 points and 4.5 assists per game last season. He is also entering the final year of a $36 million contract and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.
In White’s absence, the Bulls have relied on both Tre Jones and Ayo Dosunmu to fill the backcourt positions during the preseason. The team will need to adapt quickly as the NBA season kicks off amid high expectations.
Fans and analysts alike are watching closely as the Bulls navigate this early-season challenge. As White continues his recovery, the focus will be on his return and how it impacts the team’s performance in the upcoming games.
Stay tuned for more updates on White’s condition and the Bulls’ performance as the season progresses.
