White (calf) is "completely pain-free" and has been running and getting shots up at practice.
"Just talking to the medical, here's the problem: Like [White] doesn't have any pain at all with what he's doing," Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Monday. "He's on the court shooting, he's able to jog, but what ended up happening and what became a problem when we were playing competitively in practice were those stops, starts, quick explosiveness that maybe he's not doing a lot of that in individual workout." Donovan added that they want to be extra cautious bringing him back to avoid any setbacks, so while he'll be re-evaluated sometime within the next week, it doesn't sound like he's particularly close to getting back to the court.
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Bulls' Coby White: Re-evaluated in two weeks
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The Bulls announced Monday that White (calf) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
This is a tough blow for the Bulls, as previous reports had indicated that White would be available for Opening Night. White has resumed on-court basketball activities and continues to make progress in his ramp up phase for a right calf strain, but it sounds like the Bulls are going to proceed with caution. Based on this timetable, White will be re-evaluated Nov. 3, but there's no guarantee he returns right after that. For now, White can be safely ruled out for the first six games of the regular season. In his absence, the Bulls could turn to Tre Jones and Ayo Dosunmu, with Josh Giddey picking up more usage as well.
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Bulls' Coby White: Expected to play Opening Night
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White (calf) is expected to play Opening Night against the Pistons on Oct. 22, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
White, who missed the entire preseason with a calf strain, will practice in full Saturday. Over the next few days, the Bulls will ramp him up with some contact work as the final stage of his rehab. Assuming there are no setbacks, White will have the green light for Opening Night.
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Bulls' Coby White: Not expected to play in preseason
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Bulls coach Billy Donovan said that while he expects Coby White (calf) to be ready by Opening Night, he doesn't anticipate him suiting up during the preseason, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
White is in the final stages of recovery from a calf strain, and while he reportedly feels pretty good, there's just not enough "ramp-up time" to get him on the court for one of Chicago's final two exhibition games. It sounds like White will be good to go for Opening Night, but don't be surprised if he's eased into things after not getting any preseason reps.
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Bulls' Coby White: Targeting final preseason game
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The Bulls are hoping to have White (calf) available for their final preseason game Oct. 16 against the Timberwolves, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
White is working his way back from a calf strain that he suffered in August. He hasn't been cleared to return to practice yet, and this report means he'll miss at least four of Chicago's five exhibitions. However, he has a chance to play prior to Opening Night, which bodes well for his availability to begin the regular season.
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Bulls' Coby White: Misses practice Monday
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White (calf) remained sidelined for Monday's practice, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
White is working his way back from a calf strain that he suffered in August. It remains to be seen if his absence will extend into the regular season, but the Bulls are likely to tread carefully. White is coming off a breakout 2024-25 campaign in which he posted regular-season averages of 20.4 points, 4.5 assists and 3.7 rebounds.
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Bulls' Coby White: Sparks offense in season finale
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White posted 17 points (5-20 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five assists, two rebounds and one steal over 42 minutes in Wednesday's 109-90 loss to Miami in the Play-In Tournament.
White provided a lift to Chicago offensively in Wednesday's season finale, leading all Bulls in assists and threes made while finishing as one of three players with 15 or more points in the Play-In Tournament contest. White finished the season off strongly on the offensive end of the floor, posting at least 15 points and four assists in six of his last seven games of the year.
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Bulls' Coby White: Back in action Wednesday
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White (rest) will be available to play Wednesday against Miami.
White was held out for rest Tuesday against the Cavaliers in order to be fresh for Wednesday's matchup with the Heat. Over his last six appearances, White has produced averages of 25.7 points, 5.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 3.2 three-pointers.
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Bulls' Coby White: Lights it up from deep to lead team
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White racked up 37 points (12-16 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Sunday's 131-117 victory over the Hornets.
White was red-hot from three in Sunday's battle, leading all players in threes made and scoring while finishing second among Bulls in assists to go along with a team-high-tying pair of steals defensively. White posted his sixth outing of the season with 35 or more points, doing so in four of his last 10 appearances.
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Bulls' Coby White: Erupts for 31 against Portland
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White notched 31 points (9-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds and seven assists in 35 minutes during Friday's 118-113 victory over the Trail Blazers.
The 25-year-old guard continues to surge toward the playoffs. White has drained at least one three-pointer in 13 straight games, averaging 27.5 points, 4.5 boards, 4.4 assists and 2.9 threes over that stretch while shooting 51.3 percent from the floor and 40.9 percent from long distance. However, Lonzo Ball (wrist) could return to the lineup as soon as Sunday, likely cutting into White's usage.
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Bulls' Coby White: Game-high 28 points Tuesday
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White registered 28 points (10-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Tuesday's 137-118 victory over Toronto.
White led all scorers Tuesday while shooting an efficient 62.5 percent from the field. It was a nice bounce-back effort from his seven-point outing against the Thunder on Monday, and he has scored at least 20 points in all but one game since Feb. 28. Over that span, White has averaged 27.5 points on 49.7 percent shooting (including 37.1 percent from three on 8.2 3PA/G), 4.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals over 35.4 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Coby White: Excellent month continues in win
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White (toe) produced 26 points (9-20 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds and nine assists over 38 minutes during Thursday's 119-117 win over the Lakers.
White poured in a team-high 26 points Thursday, continuing his red-hot month of March as the Bulls push for a Play-In berth. The star guard has reached the 20-point mark in each of his 13 appearances this month, averaging 29.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 0.8 steals and 3.4 three-pointers in 36.4 minutes while shooting 49.6 percent from the field.
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Bulls' Coby White: Stays hot in Denver
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White supplied a game-high 37 points (11-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 10-11 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals across 40 minutes during Monday's 129-119 victory over the Nuggets.
The 25-year-old guard has been on fire of late, scoring at least 35 points in three straight games and topping 20 in all 12 contests the Bulls have played in March. White is averaging 29.8 points, 4.7 boards, 3.7 assists, 3.3 threes and 0.8 steals on the month while shooting 50.0 percent from the floor, but his usage seems likely to take a hit once Lonzo Ball (wrist) is cleared to return to the lineup.
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Bulls' Coby White: Game-high 35 points in win
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White accumulated 35 points (10-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 13-14 FT), five assists and one rebound over 38 minutes during Thursday's 128-116 win over the Kings.
White put up a season-high 14 free-throw attempts en route to a game-high mark in points. The 25-year-old has racked up five outings with at least 30 points on the season. Additionally, he has scored 20-plus points in 11 consecutive contests. White has been impressive this season, and he is on pace to average a career-high 19.8 points per game. Over his last five outings, the sixth-year combo guard has averaged 27.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 2.2 three-pointers across 36.6 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Coby White: Drops 24 points in defeat
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White finished with 24 points (9-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 127-121 loss to Phoenix.
White has been a rock-solid contributor for the Bulls this season, averaging 19.3 points, 4.5 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 62 games. Injuries to Lonzo Ball (ankle) and Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) have thinned out competition for his role, and Tre Jones' presence hasn't affected White's results at all. Since Jones arrived from the Spurs, the backcourt duo has performed well together.
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Bulls' Coby White: Available Monday
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White (toe) is listed as available for Monday's game against Utah.
White will shake off a probable tag due to right toe inflammation and suit up Monday. Over his last five outings, the 25-year-old combo guard has averaged 29.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.8 three-pointers across 35.8 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Coby White: Likely to play Monday
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White (toe) is listed as probable for Monday's game against Utah.
White has played through right toe inflammation as of late, but it shouldn't prevent him from playing in Monday's interconference bout. He should continue to see a bump in usage due to Lonzo Ball (wrist) being out and the fact Josh Giddey (ankle) is unlikely to play. White has scored at least 21 points in each of his last eight outings, and over that span he has shot 46.7 percent from the field.
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Bulls' Coby White: Pops for team-high 23 in loss
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White racked up 23 points (7-21 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes during Saturday's 117-114 loss to Houston.
The 25-year-old guard led the Bulls in scoring as he continues to be productive while playing through a toe issue. White has scored more than 20 points in eight straight games, averaging 27.9 points, 5.5 boards, 3.4 assists, 2.9 threes and 1.3 steals over that stretch as his usage grows with Lonzo Ball (wrist) on the shelf.
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Bulls' Coby White: Probable for Saturday
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White (right toe) is probable for Saturday's game against Houston.
White has been playing through this right toe injury in recent games and will likely shake off yet another probable tag. He's expected to see a bump in usage in the short term, as Lonzo Ball (wrist) and Josh Giddey (ankle) are both sidelined with injuries.
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Bulls' Coby White: Leads Chicago in victory
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White finished with 31 points (12-24 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Thursday's 116-110 win over the Nets.
White finished with a game-high mark in points, logging his fourth 30-plus-point outing on the season. Additionally, the 25-year-old recorded his seventh consecutive contest with 20 or more points. White has connected on at least three triples in four of his last five matchups, though he has shot only 32.7 percent from beyond the arc in that five-game span.
