Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says the team “dodged a bullet” with Lonzo Ball’s recent wrist injury, which, fortunately, will not require surgery.
The guard suffered a Grade 1 to Grade 2 sprain in his right wrist during the Bulls’ victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, and while he’s been in a splint since, the injury has not worsened.
The Bulls plan to re-evaluate Ball’s wrist after a 10-day period, but Donovan confirmed there is no set timetable for his return.
Ball had to leave the Memphis game early in the first quarter, sparking concern over his condition following his recent return to the league after a prolonged knee injury kept him out for two years.
Ball’s injury initially raised fears of a Grade 3 sprain, a more severe diagnosis that would likely have required surgery and a longer recovery. An MRI, however, revealed that the injury was limited to a Grade 1-2 sprain, allowing Ball to avoid surgical intervention.
Ball’s return to the Bulls this season was met with optimism as he provided a much-needed boost to the roster, marking his comeback after multiple knee surgeries and extensive rehabilitation.
In limited action this season, Ball has averaged 4.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 15.7 minutes per game.
