The Chicago Bulls are facing a challenging period as they gear up for their Saturday clash against the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately, Jaden Ivey, initially marked as questionable, will be sidelined due to a knee injury. Adding to their woes, Zach Collins is also out with a ligament injury in his toe, effectively ending his season as he heads for surgery.
Ivey will be re-evaluated in two weeks, but for Collins, the road to recovery is longer. This is a tough blow for a Bulls team currently sitting at 24-32 and grappling with a seven-game losing streak.
Their recent 110-101 loss to the Toronto Raptors post-All-Star break only adds to their struggles. Now, they face a formidable Pistons squad leading the Eastern Conference with a 41-13 record, before taking on the New York Knicks on Sunday.
Ivey joined the Bulls through a three-way trade involving the Pistons and the Minnesota Timberwolves, which sent Kevin Huerter to Detroit. In his short stint with Chicago, Ivey has averaged 11.5 points and 4.8 rebounds over four games. His season debut was delayed due to recent knee surgery while he was still with Detroit.
The Bulls say Jaden Ivey will be re-evaluated in two weeks after being diagnosed with left knee soreness.
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Zach Collins will undergo season-ending surgery on his right toe. pic.twitter.com/BICG5veNOq
Collins, on the other hand, hasn't seen action since December 27 against the Milwaukee Bucks, where he posted a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds in a 112-103 loss. Since then, he has missed 26 games, playing only 10 this season, and wrapping up with averages of 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and an impressive 57.8% shooting from the field.
As the Bulls navigate these injuries and their current slump, they'll need to rally together to face the challenges ahead, starting with their matchup against the Pistons.