Billy Donovan injury and suspension
Advertisement
Latest Billy Donovan headlines and breaking news
Billy Donovan injury and suspension
-
• Josh Giddey Undergoes Ankle Surgery, Expected To Be Ready For Bulls Training CampChicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey underwent successful right ankle surgery Wednesday and is expected to return to the court in approximately three months, the team announced. The timeline projects him to be healthy for the start of training camp ahead of his third season in Chicago. Giddey, 23, first suffered the ankle injury at the 2024 Paris Olympics and dealt with recurring setbacks throughout th...2026See more articles Josh Giddey -
• Bryson Graham Given Full Autonomy By Bulls To Rebuild Front OfficeThe Chicago Bulls selected Bryson Graham as their new executive vice president of basketball operations over several high-profile candidates, with team sources telling ESPN the 39-year-old stood out for his range of experience and ability to unify a front office widely viewed as disjointed under the previous regime. Matt Lloyd, who spent 17 seasons with the Bulls across multiple roles from 1995 to...2026See more articles Bryson Graham -
• Bulls’ Josh Giddey backs Billy Donovan amid front office changesBulls guard Josh Giddey addressed the team’s recent front office shakeup on Friday, offering a measured response following the dismissals of Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Giddey, who has been sidelined for the past week with a hamstring injury and is missing the final five games of […] The post Bulls’ Josh Giddey backs Billy Don...2026Read about Josh Giddey -
• How To Watch Bulls Vs Spurs, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThis article contains affiliate links. When you purchase through the links provided, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Restrictions may apply. © 2026 basketball.realgm.com The NBA regular season winds down this Monday as the Chicago Bulls travel to the Frost Bank Center to face the San Antonio Spurs. This matchup features two teams at opposite ends of the standings. San A...2026Continue with Chicago Bulls -
• Bulls’ Anfernee Simons Still Out, Jaden Ivey ProgressingThe Bulls provided injury updates on guards Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey, and neither appears close to returning. Simons was recently reevaluated after suffering a left wrist fracture. The team said the 26-year-old is making progress, but he will be checked again in about 10 days. Coach Billy Donovan said Simons was able to take […] The post Bulls’ Anfernee Simons Still Out, Jaden Iv...2026Visit the page Anfernee Simons -
• Bulls Announce Injury Updates On Simons, Ivey
Anfernee Simons, who was scheduled to visit a hand specialist, was recently reevaluated. While the 26-year-old is “making progress” in his recovery from a left wrist fracture, his return isn’t imminent — he’ll be checked out again in 10 days, the Bulls announced in a press release (Twitter link). Head coach Billy Donovan said Simons […]...2026Continue with Anfernee Simons
-
• Bulls’ Simons Out At Least Two More Games Due To Wrist Fracture
Combo guard Anfernee Simons will visit a hand specialist after the Bulls finish their ongoing road trip, per Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. The Bulls face the Clippers on Thursday and the Lakers on Friday before returning to Chicago ahead of Monday’s home game vs. Memphis. Head coach Billy Donovan said Simons was able […]...2026See also Anfernee Simons
-
• Anfernee Simons Re-Aggravates Wrist Fracture, No Timetable For ReturnAnfernee Simons re-aggravated a left wrist fracture, according to Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan. Donovan said that Simons, who left Saturday's game against the Pistons with the injury, originally suffered the fracture while with the Celtics. "The fracture hasn't quite healed and I think him seeing a hand specialist, they felt like, you know, once the pain subsides that he's fine to go back to ...2026Check it out Anfernee Simons -
• Bulls Notes: Simons, Ivey, White, Losing Streak, Collins, Dillingham
There’s uncertainty regarding the status of two recently-acquired guards, Bulls coach Billy Donovan told the media, including the Chicago Sun Times’ Joe Cowley, on Tuesday. Anfernee Simons is dealing with a left hand fracture. Simons injured his hand on Saturday and had imaging done on Monday. Simons actually has an existing fracture in the hand […]...2026See also Joe Cowley
-
• Bulls say guard Anfernee Simons still recovering from left wrist fracture
Additional imaging on Anfernee Simons' injured left wrist showed the Chicago Bulls guard aggravated a previous fracture, coach Billy Donovan said Tuesday before a game against the Charlotte Hornets. Simons, acquired in a deal that sent center Nikola Vucevic to Boston at the trade deadline earlier this month, left Chicago’s 126-110 loss to Detroit on Saturday with what was termed a “sprain” and di...2026See more Anfernee Simons
Latest Billy Donovan headlines and breaking news
Billy Donovan injury and suspension
-
• Anfernee Simons To Undergo Imaging On Left Wrist
Anfernee Simons is set to undergo imaging on his left wrist and see a hand specialist on Monday, according to Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan. Simons was hurt during Saturday's 126-110 loss to the Pistons. The guard was diagnosed with a sprain but Donovan had no other information on the injury. "They [the Bulls medical staff] certainly want to see a hand doctor and we'll do some pictures t...2026Check it out Anfernee Simons
-
• Bulls Notes: Simons, Ivey, Huerter, Tanking
Anfernee Simons will miss the Bulls‘ matchup against the Knicks tonight with a left wrist sprain, according to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. Simons left Saturday’s loss to the Pistons after just 13 minutes due to the injury. Lorenzi adds that, according to head coach Billy Donovan, Simons will undergo imaging on the wrist on […]...2026Continue with Anfernee Simons
-
• Bulls guard Anfernee Simons sidelined and needs imaging on injured left wrist
Chicago Bulls guard Anfernee Simons will have additional imaging on his injured left wrist on Monday and see a hand specialist, coach Billy Donovan said before Sunday's game against the New York Knicks. Simons, acquired by Chicago in a deal that sent center Nikola Vucevic to Boston at the trade deadline earlier this month, was hurt in Chicago's 126-110 loss to Detroit on Saturday and didn't play ...2026See more Anfernee Simons
-
• Bulls Shut Down Zach Collins: Ivey Out At Least Two Weeks
The Bulls are shutting down big man Zach Collins for the remainder of the season, the team tweets. Collins, who has been out with a right toe sprain, underwent further evaluation from training and medical professionals. They decided that Collins needed surgery to fix the problem. Chicago coach Billy Donovan said earlier this month that […]...2026See also Zach Collins
-
• Kevin Durant Dismisses Burner Account Accusations As 'Twitter Nonsense'Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant dismissed accusations he operates burner social media accounts that criticized current and former teammates and coaches, calling the controversy "Twitter nonsense" after practice Wednesday. Screenshots purporting to show group messages on X under multiple aliases attributed to Durant went viral Sunday during the NBA All-Star Game. The alleged messages included unf...2026See more Kevin Durant -
• Injury Notes: Giddey, Reid, H. Jones, Whitmore
Bulls guard Josh Giddey was upgraded to questionable ahead of Tuesday’s contest against the Clippers before being ruled out (Twitter links via K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network). Giddey, who is working his way back from a strained left hamstring, could return to action on Thursday in Minnesota, head coach Billy Donovan said. Forward […]...2026Click for news about Josh Giddey
-
• Injury Updates On Bulls’ Josh Giddey, Zach Collins
Josh Giddey has been sidelined for the Bulls‘ last seven games with a left hamstring strain and will miss Wednesday’s matchup against the Jazz as well. However, there’s optimism that he won’t be held out much longer. Head coach Billy Donovan said on Wednesday that Giddey has been making good progress in his rehab and […]...2026Read about Zach Collins
-
• NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Bulls, Billy Donovan, SpursTrail Blazers Damian Lillard said his rehab from an Achilles tear is “going great” as he works his way back, telling Allie Clifton of Amazon Prime that patience has been the biggest challenge. “I think it’s just one of those injuries where you’ve got to take your time,” Lillard said. “It takes what it takes. […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Bulls, Billy Donovan, Spurs appeare...2026See more articles Damian Lillard -
• Bulls Notes: Starting Lineup, White, Trade Deadline, Buzelis
As his team navigates three significant injuries, Bulls coach Billy Donovan unveiled a new-look starting lineup in Wednesday’s win over New Orleans, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times (subscription required). Donovan went big to match up with the Pelicans, using Tre Jones as his lone guard alongside Isaac Okoro, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis and […]...2026Continue with Joe Cowley
-
• Coby White, Josh Giddey Leave Bulls' Loss With Injuries; Zach Collins Out With Sprained ToeCoby White and Josh Giddey both left the Chicago Bulls' 136-101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves with injuries on Monday night. White left the game in the first quarter with a right calf strain. White missed the first 11 games of the season with a calf injury. Giddey left the game with an apparent hamstring injury. Coach Billy Donovan did not have any updates after the game. Donovan added that ...2025Check it out Coby White
Billy Donovan injury and suspension
-
• NBA Notes: Bulls, Isaac Okoro, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, BucksBulls For Chicago, there’s at least a little light on the injury front. Isaac Okoro, Jalen Smith and Kevin Huerter were all able to get on the floor for light work before Sunday’s game, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. The Bulls are 1–7 without Okoro, and coach Billy Donovan admitted they badly miss […] The post NBA Notes: Bulls, Isaac Okoro, Pacers, Aaron Nesmith, Bucks appeared fir...2025See more articles Isaac Okoro -
• Bulls Notes: Losing Streak, Okoro, Essengue, Vucevic
Bulls coach Billy Donovan credits the Warriors’ “identity” with helping them to survive a string of injuries, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times (subscription required), who adds that the identity Donovan’s team is developing should be a major concern. The Bulls dropped their seventh straight game Sunday night, losing by 32 points to a […]...2025Click for news about Joe Cowley
-
• Bulls Notes: Collins, White, Dosunmu, Spiral, Buzelis
Veteran big man Zach Collins will make his 2025/26 season debut on Friday when the Bulls face Indiana, head coach Billy Donovan told reporters, including K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link). Collins suffered a non-displaced fracture in his left wrist during a preseason game in mid-October and subsequently had surgery to address […]...2025See also Zach Collins
-
• Noa Essengue Out For Season With Shoulder InjuryBulls rookie Noa Essengue will require surgery to address a left shoulder injury and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link). The update comes from head coach Billy Donovan, who had previously noted that Essengue suffered the injury, which was initially diagnosed […]...2025Click for news about Noa Essengue -
• NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Bulls, Billy Donovan, LakersThunder Mark Daigneault gave an update on Jalen Williams before Wednesday’s game and said the All-NBA wing continues to make steady progress, per Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman. Williams is recovering from thumb surgery and still does not have a timetable, but Daigneault praised his attitude and his daily work. “Day to day, and he’s […] The post NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Bulls, B...2025See more Mark Daigneault -
• Coby White Nearing Return For Bulls
The Chicago Bulls have been one of the surprise teams of the first two weeks of the NBA season. Chicago has gotten off to a 6-1 start. Even more surprising is that Bulls have done so without Coby White. And now, White is nearing a return. White suffered a calf injury during the leadup to the season. He then suffered a setback with the calf ahead of the season. But White is ramping up and could ret...2025See also Coby White
-
• Billy Donovan, Bulls Working On Contract ExtensionThe Chicago Bulls shut down the New York Knicks interest in head coach Billy Donovan. The Bulls not only rejected the Knicks request to speak to Donovan about their opening, but now Donovan might be staying in Chicago longer too. Donovan and the Bulls are in process of signing a contract extension. Donovan recently completed his fifth season as the Bulls head coach. In those five years, Donovan ha...2025Visit the page Chicago Bulls -
• Bulls, Heat Dealing With Injuries Going Into Play-In Game
Bulls guard Josh Giddey will be available for tonight’s play-in game against Miami, but both teams are missing key players for the elimination contest. In a pre-game meeting with reporters, Chicago coach Billy Donovan said Giddey, who has been dealing with pain in his right hand, won’t be on a minutes restriction, relays Jared Weiss […]...2025Check it out Bulls Heat
-
• Lonzo Ball Misses Seventh Straight Game With Wrist Injury, Not Shut Down For SeasonLonzo Ball missed his seventh straight game with a right wrist injury on Sunday. There are no plans to shut Ball down for the season, according to Billy Donovan. There is also no timeline for Ball's return to the lineup. Ball did not travel with the team for their six-game road trip. Ball missed the first 15 games of the season with an injury on the same wrist....2025See also Lonzo Ball -
• Josh Giddey Leaves Bulls' Win With Right Ankle Sprain
Josh Giddey left the Chicago Bulls' 121-103 win over the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter due to a sprained right ankle. It is the same ankle that Giddey, who had 29 points and 10 rebounds, injured in the Olympics last summer. Billy Donovan said that the Bulls wouldn't know the extent of the injury for a couple days. "This one you could just tell, it was pretty painful the way he came up. So, ...2025Click for news about Josh Giddey