An initial examination has revealed that 6’3″ Bulls bench-guard-turned-starting-small forward Kris Dunn is suffering from a sprained right medial collateral ligament, according to the Chicago Sun-Times (Twitter link) and K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago (Twitter link).
Johnson notes that there is no timeline set for Dunn’s return, while the Sun-Times account notes that more information will be divulged once Dunn consults with doctors. Depending on the severity of the sprain, Dunn could be looking at a multi-week recovery window before he is cleared to resume action.
Bulls head coach Jim Boylen told reporters that second-year forward Chandler Hutchison will start in Dunn’s stead for Chicago’s afternoon game against the Raptors today, according to Johnson (Twitter link). Dunn exited Friday night’s 133-118 loss to the Nets with the injury.
In 51 contests this season (including 32 starts), Dunn is averaging 7.3 PPG, 3.6 RPG and 3.4 APG, while shooting 44.4% from the field and 74.1% from the free throw line. The No. 5 pick in 2016 out of Providence, Dunn has established himself as a terrific defender for a surprisingly effective Chicago defense this season. The 6’3″ wing is a restricted free agent this summer.
Hm
The tankathon begins again in earnest now. 4 of 5 starters now in street clothes. How long before Lavine gets worn out from overuse? There are no shooters on this team except him and Coby White, who is still a rookie and streaky.