The Chicago Bulls aim to end their eight-game losing streak against the New York Knicks on Sunday but will be without guard Anfernee Simons, who suffered a wrist injury during Saturday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. The injury puts Simons’ availability in question as the team prepares for upcoming matches.
Simons to Undergo Detailed Medical Evaluation
Before Sunday’s game, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan revealed that Simons is scheduled for imaging on Monday to assess the extent of his wrist damage. Donovan explained that a team of medical experts, including a hand specialist, will evaluate the injury to determine the appropriate treatment and potential recovery timeline.
Just want to find out what’s going on,
Donovan said.
Maybe it’s just a sprain, that’s it, or maybe it’s more. He’s going to see a hand specialist
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Simons’ Recent Performance and Role on the Team
Anfernee Simons joined the Bulls as part of the trade sending Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics. Since arriving in Chicago, Simons has maintained strong performance averages, putting up 15.2 points per game over six appearances with the Bulls, slightly higher than his 14.2 points per game over 49 games with the Celtics earlier this season.
During Saturday’s match against the Pistons, Simons played 13 minutes and scored four points before exiting in the third quarter due to his injury. His top performance with Chicago took place on February 9 against the Brooklyn Nets, where he scored 23 points on 10-for-17 shooting while also contributing seven assists.
Bulls’ Upcoming Schedule and Current Season Context
The Bulls currently hold a 24-33 record, struggling to find momentum this season, notably going winless in February so far. After facing the Knicks, they plan to stay at home for two more games: against the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday and the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, hoping to improve their standing and team morale as the season progresses.
Billy Donovan says Anfernee Simons will get imaging done tomorrow, and the Bulls don’t yet know the severity of it. Says the designation of “sprained wrist” could very well change after they see a specialist.
— Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) February 22, 2026
