The Chicago Bulls are likely to have guards Josh Giddey and Tre Jones returning to action for Thursday’s game against the Toronto Raptors. Both players have been sidelined recently due to left hamstring injuries but are now listed as probable for the matchup.
Details on Giddey’s Injury and Performance
Josh Giddey, 23, has missed the last eight games after worsening his hamstring injury on January 28 during a game against the Indiana Pacers. Originally injured on December 29 in a contest with the Minnesota Timberwolves, he was out for 11 games before returning and then missing these recent eight. This season, Giddey has delivered career-best numbers, averaging 18.6 points, 8.8 assists, and 8.6 rebounds across 34 games, 31 of which he started.
Throughout his 314 career games with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Chicago Bulls since being picked sixth overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, Giddey’s averages stand at 14.6 points, 7.6 assists, and 6.4 rebounds.
Tre Jones’ Status and Contributions to the Team
Similarly, Tre Jones has been out since January 22 due to the same type of hamstring injury. The 26-year-old has contributed 12.4 points, 5.8 assists, and leads the team with 1.3 steals per game this season, appearing in 38 games with 20 starts.
Implications of Their Return for the Bulls
Having both guards back boosts the Bulls’ lineup strength as they face the Raptors, a team they will need to challenge effectively on both ends of the floor. The return of Giddey and Jones could provide the stability and playmaking the Bulls have missed during their absence, potentially improving team chemistry and performance in upcoming games.
