The Chicago Bulls experienced the first major threat to their undefeated season Wednesday. All-Star guard Zach LaVine is reportedly dealing with a small ligament tear on the thumb of his non-shooting hand, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
With the Bulls off to a hot start, LaVine intends to play through the injury. Chicago is 4-0 to open the season. LaVine is putting up strong numbers in those games, averaging 25.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists.
LaVine appeared to sustain the injury during Monday's win over the Toronto Raptors.