Kobe White will play Chicago against the Celtics
It’s been a week since then Chicago Bulls guard Coby White out with a shin injury that ditched it for a week. However, it returns sooner than expected.
According to NBA injury Report, White was listed as “probable” before Monday’s showdown against the Boston Celtics. Then, just before the game, it is confirmed that White will play “24 minutes at most,” according to ClutchPoint’s Daniel Donabedian.
Meanwhile, Josh Giddei, Jalen Smith and Zach Collins have been listed as ruled out.
Gidi was injured in the confrontation on December 29 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, along with White. He he received a two-week evaluation. Also, Smith is out with a concussion and Collins is out with a toe injury.
Meanwhile, the Bulls take on Boston at 17-18. They lost to the Charlotte Hornets 112-99 on Saturday.
It was an injury-plagued season for the Whites. At the beginning of the year he he was sidelined for the first few weeks with a calf injury. He has played 16 games so far and is averaging 19.2 points and 4.7 rebounds.
at the same time, White is the target of trade rumor speculation. The Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly expressed interest. White will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season.
He is in his final year the three-year, $36 million contract he signed with Chicago in 2023.
The pros and cons of Kobe White coming back so quickly
Like everything else in life, there are pros and cons. The benefits of White returning earlier than expected are increased offensive strength, added depth, playmaking and increased trade value.
White is an effective playmaker, and his ability to score and facilitate can help the Bulls’ offense. In addition, he provides an additional body to a roster that has suffered depth inconsistencies throughout the season due to injuries.
In the same vein, if White were to return to form and play well, it would increase his trade value before the February 5 deadline.
However, the downside is that it could easily re-injure the calf without proper balance. Beyond that, there’s no guarantee his return will make an immediate impact.
2026-01-05 15:51:00
