One of the league’s most promising rookies is headed for the operating table.
Caleb Wilson will undergo surgery on a fractured right hand and is expected to miss four to six weeks, according to multiple reports. The Chicago Bulls forward was hurt in Wednesday’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
How the Injury Happened
Wilson headed to the locker room during the third quarter and was ruled out before the fourth began. The exact moment of the Caleb Wilson injury remains unclear, but the Bulls broadcast pointed to a play in which his right hand jammed against Victor Wembanyama’s elbow.
A Setback for Chicago
The reported timeline points to a return sometime between mid and late December, depending on how his recovery progresses.
The blow lands on a Bulls team that ranked 26th in the preseason NBA power rankings and was already expected to face a difficult season.
For now, the Caleb Wilson injury leaves Chicago a key piece short as it navigates the coming weeks.
