Jaden Ivey of the Chicago Bulls did not accompany the team on its current 10-day road swing as he continues receiving treatment for his injured left knee, according to Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times.
The progress he makes during rehabilitation could ultimately decide whether he returns to play again this season.
Head coach Billy Donovan emphasized that the upcoming stages of recovery are especially important as the medical staff evaluates Ivey’s strength and overall readiness.
“That’s going to be really, really critical,” Donovan said. “He’s made strides and he’s gotten better, but the medical guys want to see some improvement in that strengthening.
“Two weeks passed a few days ago, now he’s got this third week, and he’s gotten stronger, but to make another jump there are certain things the medical guys are going to want to see and have him cross some thresholds.”
Since being acquired from Detroit at the trade deadline, Ivey has suited up in only four games.
Cowley adds that Chicago’s front office hopes to evaluate him further on the court before he enters restricted free agency this offseason.
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