Bulls’ Josh Giddey sidelined again due to hamstring tightness

After returning last week from a three-week absence caused by a left hamstring injury, the Australian experienced renewed discomfort in that area during Wednesday’s loss to Indiana. Consequently, he missed Thursday’s game versus Miami, as reported by Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Although the staff planned for him to play both back-to-back games, recurring tightness forced a sudden change.

Coach Billy Donovan explained the precautionary approach. "Given the history there, they want to make sure the tightness is gone because they don't want it to turn into something significant," Donovan stated. He clarified there is no new tear, just stiffness, yet his return date remains uncertain. In his fifth NBA season between OKC and Chicago, Giddey holds career averages of 14.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 6.4 assists across 310 regular-season games.