In the first part of the season, the Bulls were overwhelmed with injuries. It now appears the team has been dealt a massive injury blow.
Rookie center Wendell Carter Jr.'s left thumb injury is severe enough that surgery is recommended for Carter. If he has surgery, the Bulls said in a press release he is expected to miss 8-to-12 weeks.
Carter suffered the injury Tuesday at the Lakers. An MRI on Wednesday showed a sprain and further tests from team specialists resulted in the recommendation.
If Carter is out for 12 weeks, he could miss the rest of the season.