Bulls Expect Carter To Miss 8-12 Weeks With Thumb Injury
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls expect prized rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. to miss eight to 12 weeks because of a left thumb injury.
The team said Friday that surgery has been recommended for Carter, who was hurt Tuesday against the Lakers.
The injury was initially diagnosed as a sprain, but more tests and a follow-up examination with Bulls hand specialists Drs. John Fernandez and Mark Cohen on Friday revealed it was more serious and potentially season-ending.
The No. 7 overall draft pick, Carter averages 10.3 points and 7 rebounds.
INJURY UPDATE: Wendell Carter Jr. underwent successful surgery this morning to repair the ulnar collateral ligament of his left thumb. The surgery was performed by Dr. John Fernandez at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush. He is expected to be out 8-12 weeks. pic.twitter.com/l0jsNbP6zc
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 21, 2019
The Bulls own the second-worst record in the NBA at 10-35. They have been hit hard by injuries and changed coaches, with Jim Boylen replacing Fred Hoiberg.
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