Overview
- The Bulls announced Ivey will be out at least two weeks with left patellofemoral pain syndrome and will be re-evaluated after the rehab period.
- Coach Billy Donovan said medical testing identified weakness in stabilizing muscles around Ivey’s knee, and the team aims to rebuild strength to address lost explosiveness.
- Ivey did not play against the Raptors in a decision initially framed as a rotation call, then discussed knee issues postgame before being placed on the injury report and ruled out.
- Acquired at the trade deadline, Ivey has logged four games for Chicago with averages of about 11.5 points in roughly 29 minutes, and his short-term status clouds evaluation ahead of restricted free agency.
- Chicago also confirmed Zach Collins will miss the rest of the season due to right toe surgery after appearing in 10 games, further tightening a 24-32 team’s rotation.