Zach LaVine Expected To Miss 2-4 Weeks

Just when the Bulls‘ roster appeared to be getting a little healthier, the team’s leading scorer has gone down with an injury that will sideline him into the new year. Speaking today to reporters, including Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times, head coach Jim Boylen said that Zach LaVine is expected to miss the next two to four weeks.

LaVine, who injured his left ankle late in last Thursday’s loss to the Magic in Mexico City, returned to Chicago in a walking boot and has already missed the Bulls’ last two games. Cowley suggests the 23-year-old has been able to start the rehab process, but the team will be “extra cautious” with the injury, which will be evaluated on a week-to-week basis.

Kris Dunn, Ryan Arcidiacono, and Justin Holiday could take on some added backcourt responsibilities as long as LaVine remains on the shelf, while Cameron Payne and Shaquille Harrison should also see regular minutes off the bench.

The Bulls are unlikely to make a roster move, since they have a full 15-man squad and LaVine’s absence isn’t expected to be a long-term one.

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