Bulls Hope Coby White Returns to Game Action in Couple of Weeks, Coach Says.
The Chicago Bulls are cautiously optimistic about the return of guard Coby White from a calf strain he suffered before training camp. Coach Billy Donovan says White is progressing well, doing start-and-stop movements, running, sprinting, cutting, and jumping without any discomfort. However, after a recent flare-up in October, the training staff wants to see him perform these movements for an extended period of time without any setbacks.
The Bulls' cautious approach comes after notable examples of players returning from calf injuries only to experience more severe injuries shortly thereafter. Donovan hopes that White's calf is healed entirely within a couple of weeks, with the goal of having him back on the court practicing with the team by next week.
Without White, the Bulls have been playing their best basketball since the Michael Jordan era, with an up-and-down style that has been working well for them so far. Donovan doesn't think White's return will disrupt what's working, as he is not a ball-dominant guard. However, his return will force other guards to adjust their roles and require some changes to the rotation.
Donovan offered some advice to White: "One, don't come back tiptoeing in. That would be the first issue. And then secondly, give yourself some grace. It's going to take you some time." The coach also emphasized the importance of patience with oneself and not rushing back too quickly.
In other news, guard Ayo Dosunmu is progressing but still day-to-day with a bruised left quadriceps. He missed his second straight game on Tuesday night against the 76ers due to concerns about his ability to fire that quad in a way that's necessary for his role. Coach Donovan expressed concern that the Bulls might not be able to replicate their success from Sunday's loss to the Knicks, which was partly due to Dosunmu's absence.
Despite their early-season success, the Bulls know they can't afford to ignore the little details and make mistakes in critical games. Donovan attributed the loss to poor ball movement and a failure to box out in transition, saying that "we just drove through them." The coach emphasized the importance of attention to detail and making adjustments as needed to avoid slipping up.
The Chicago Bulls are cautiously optimistic about the return of guard Coby White from a calf strain he suffered before training camp. Coach Billy Donovan says White is progressing well, doing start-and-stop movements, running, sprinting, cutting, and jumping without any discomfort. However, after a recent flare-up in October, the training staff wants to see him perform these movements for an extended period of time without any setbacks.
The Bulls' cautious approach comes after notable examples of players returning from calf injuries only to experience more severe injuries shortly thereafter. Donovan hopes that White's calf is healed entirely within a couple of weeks, with the goal of having him back on the court practicing with the team by next week.
Without White, the Bulls have been playing their best basketball since the Michael Jordan era, with an up-and-down style that has been working well for them so far. Donovan doesn't think White's return will disrupt what's working, as he is not a ball-dominant guard. However, his return will force other guards to adjust their roles and require some changes to the rotation.
Donovan offered some advice to White: "One, don't come back tiptoeing in. That would be the first issue. And then secondly, give yourself some grace. It's going to take you some time." The coach also emphasized the importance of patience with oneself and not rushing back too quickly.
In other news, guard Ayo Dosunmu is progressing but still day-to-day with a bruised left quadriceps. He missed his second straight game on Tuesday night against the 76ers due to concerns about his ability to fire that quad in a way that's necessary for his role. Coach Donovan expressed concern that the Bulls might not be able to replicate their success from Sunday's loss to the Knicks, which was partly due to Dosunmu's absence.
Despite their early-season success, the Bulls know they can't afford to ignore the little details and make mistakes in critical games. Donovan attributed the loss to poor ball movement and a failure to box out in transition, saying that "we just drove through them." The coach emphasized the importance of attention to detail and making adjustments as needed to avoid slipping up.
. I mean, he was doing alright before it flared up, but now everyone's all cautious about him coming back too soon... you feel? The Bulls have been killing it without him, so I get why they want to take it slow. But at the same time, you don't wanna keep him on the sidelines forever 
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. He's such an important part of their game, and if he can't perform due to injury... that's just gonna be tough to swallow. I hope both these guys can come back healthy and help the Bulls keep winning 
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"The best way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." 
i feel like coby white is such an underdog 
he's always working hard behind the scenes, trying to get back on the court without any setbacks 
it's not easy for him, especially after that recent flare-up in october 
his coach billy donovan seems really supportive and understanding of the situation 
i hope coby can come back strong and healthy soon 
he's such an important player for the team too 
poor guy, day-to-day with a bruised left quadriceps 
I mean, you don't want anyone getting hurt again like that. Ayo Dosunmu's injury is a worry tho 
I mean, Bulls are playing so well without him but it's gonna be lit when he returns with his ball-handling skills 
! Coach Billy Donovan is being super cautious which I respect, those calf injuries can be nasty 
. I'm a little worried about Ayo Dosunmu tho 
️. Maybe they can make some adjustments to the rotation so everyone's comfortable with their roles? 
just need him to be himself on the court. Ayo Dosunmu's injury is a different story tho, gotta be day-to-day with those kinds of issues... hope he gets healthy quick so they can keep rolling 
. I mean, Coach Donovan's all about caution, but what if he's just covering for the real issue? Maybe they're trying to throw off the competition by having these key players deal with injuries 
) and make mistakes in critical games. I think there's more to this story than meets the eye... 
... it's good that they don't wanna risk another injury after what happened last october 
and also reminding everyone to stay patient 
. With a solid team dynamic and no ball-dominant players like White, the Bulls can likely absorb his return without disrupting their rhythm.
. A loss to the Knicks despite playing well suggests they're still working through some kinks and need to fine-tune their game 
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. I mean, it's not like he's gonna be the next MJ or somethin', but still, you gotta feel for him. Billy Donovan's right, though - don't come back too quick, give yourself time to get back up to speed.
. You see guys like Steph Curry or KD comin' off the bench and killin' it, then you got guys like Coby White or Ayo who just can't seem to stay healthy. It's like, can we just get one guy to stay on the court for a whole game? 
. coach donovan is being super cautious, which is good, but at the same time, the team needs to start thinking about their playoff push 
... what do u guys think? will white be able to come back without any issues or will dosunmu's injury become a bigger problem for them 
, but it's gonna be interesting to see how the other guards adjust their roles 
. And omg, poor Ayo Dosunmu is still day-to-day with that bruised quad 
he's such an underrated player and i love how Coach Donovan is being cautious with his injury, it's all about patience and not rushing back too quickly 
️. i do think the Bulls have been playing some of their best basketball since MJ era, but consistency is key and they gotta stay on top of those little details or they'll slip up 
. It's like trying to balance the budget – you've got to make some tough decisions about where to allocate resources and when to take risks.
. But if they can get him back on track quickly and smoothly, it could give them an edge over their competitors in the Eastern Conference 
. On the other hand, if he comes back too soon or doesn't fully recover from his calf strain, it could throw off the entire team's dynamics.
. This is something we should all be able to learn from in our personal lives – sometimes you've got to slow down and take care of yourself before you can move forward.