Bulls Provide Update on Zach LaVine Knee Injury

 

Some good news and some "meh" news for Chicago Bulls fans today. Zach LaVine had an MRI on his knee this morning, after injuring it during last night's game against Golden State. The results showed no structural damage, no major injury. However, they will "proceed with caution" and he will be re-evaluated next week.

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine will be re-evaluated next week with his left knee injury and sides will proceed with caution, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. MRI showed no major injury, but LaVine has had stiffness in the knee, sources said.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 15, 2022

LaVine has had stiffnees in the knee, so the Bulls, and LaVine, will take no chances, and be cautious with his return. In fact, the knee has flared up on him occasionally ever since he underwent ACL surgery in 2017.

Zach LaVine’s MRI is done.Initial read is that it showed no structural damage, per sources. As reported last night, LaVine has been playing through knee soreness the last couple weeks. It has flared up occasionally ever since his ACL surgery. Team/LaVine still discussing timeline

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 15, 2022

A timeline for his return will be determined after they give it a few days to settle down. The Bulls are saying he isn't expected to miss significant time. Chicago plays tonight in Boston, and Monday in Memphis; safe to say LaVine will miss those two games. Their next contest is Wednesday at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The 26-year-old has paired with DeMar DeRozan to help lead the Bulls into contender status this season, sitting atop the Eastern Conference at 27-13. LaVine is averaging 24.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 41.2% shooting from three-point range. 

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