Bulls F Jones could miss 6-8 weeks with broken finger

CHICAGO (AP) — The banged-up Chicago Bulls misplaced one other participant to a long-term harm when ahead Derrick Jones Jr. broke his proper index finger Tuesday whereas understanding on the group’s coaching facility.

Jones, sidelined with a bone bruise since getting harm Jan. 12 in opposition to Brooklyn, is predicted again in six to eight weeks. His finger was positioned in a splint and he “may probably return earlier with a protecting splint,” the Bulls stated in a information launch.

The 6-foot-5 Jones is averaging 6.3 factors and three.4 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per recreation, taking pictures 58.2% from the sector. He has performed in 31 video games throughout his first season with the Bulls, making eight begins.

Chicago, one of many high groups within the Jap Convention, has been beset by accidents these days to guards Lonzo Ball (left knee surgical procedure) and Alex Caruso (proper wrist surgical procedure).

Caruso is predicted to be re-evaluated in six to eight weeks, the group stated Saturday. Chicago had misplaced six of seven earlier than Zach LaVine and Javonte Inexperienced returned from accidents in Monday evening’s 111-110 victory at Oklahoma Metropolis.

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