So the Bulls can probably hold off awhile before retiring Wendell Carter Jr’s No. 34.
Carter Sunday in the Bulls 69-60 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Las Vegas Summer League had a modest line of nine points, seven rebounds, four blocks and a precautionary early second half benching after banging knees earlier in the game.
“I’m fine,” Carter assured reporters with a shrug after the game. “I probably was (limping). I bumped knees at some point in the first half, so I probably was limping a little. I tried to not show it; just play through it.