REPORT: Bulls Receive Bad News On Wendell Carter Jr.'s Injury

Wendell Carter Jr. just can’t escape the injury bug. After missing nearly half his rookie season and having offseason surgery, then dealing with small injuries throughout this season, the big man is now expected to miss several weeks at the very least.

Terrible news for #BullsNation Wendell Carter, Jr. he sprained the ankle Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks… pic.twitter.com/cWzzgS7l6R https://t.co/tqvXvd9e07
— Kevin Gray Jr. (@CTSportsRadio) January 9, 2020

The 20-year-old injured his ankle playing against the Mavericks on Monday, leaving the game in obvious pain.

NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson confirmed Charania’s report.

Boylen has talked about wanting duplicity so no matter the personnel, Bulls can play same way. Gafford has mobility too. But no C can match Carter’s talents and communication skills in Bulls’ aggressive trapping defense. Young is good at it too but that pushes Markkanen to C.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 9, 2020

In 37 games this season Carter has averaged 11.7 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists, while recording nearly a block and a steal per game. Carter was limited to 44 games last season.

UPDATE

The Bulls announced that Carter will miss 4-6 weeks.

OFFICIAL: Wendell Carter Jr. underwent an MRI and CT Scan which confirmed a severe right ankle sprain. It is estimated he will be out 4-6 weeks. A repeat MRI and CT Scan was performed on Otto Porter Jr. which showed ongoing bone healing.

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— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 10, 2020

So, Carter will miss close to 20 games and most likely won’t be back until after the All-Star break. Meanwhile, Otto Porter Jr. still doesn’t have a timetable for his return.