The Chicago Bulls have been dealing with a slew of injuries since the start of the 2025-2026 campaign. Josh Giddey will be out for two weeks with a hamstring injury. Zach Collins is out with a sprained right toe, but is expected to return on January 10. Jalen Smith is out with a concussion, while Matas Buzelis is ill, although both are listed as day-to-day.
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Coby White’s Injury Management
Coby White joined the fray after re-injuring his right calf during their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 29. He would miss the next three games against the New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic and Charlotte Hornets. He would play again against the Boston Celtics, but came off the bench with a 25-minute restriction.
Although he had a bad night, scoring just 5 points while going 2-7 from the field and 1-5 from three-point range, it’s clear the Bulls are taking precautionary measures to slowly work White into the rotation. With Josh Giddey out, the team will rely on White to carry out his offensive responsibilities along with veteran Nikola Vucevic. However, it’s only possible if White stays healthy while finally overcoming the stagnant calf injury that sidelined him for most of the season.
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With this in mind, White is doubtful for their Wednesday matchup against the Detroit Pistons. This is the first game of a back-to-back before the Bulls played the Miami Heat on Thursday for the second night. The franchise could limit White to playing just one game while resting for the other due to injury management. Expect to hear more about his availability closer to game time with the Pistons.