Bulls Coby White to return against Celtics

In a little surprise Bullfighting Chief coach Billy Donovan He told journalists that guard Coby White He is ready to return from an absence of injuries on Wednesday against the Celtics, according to KC Johnson by Chicago Sports Network (Twitter link).

White has been on the shelf with a right ankle bone bruise since January 19.

Chicago is in the middle of a three -game road trip. As recently as Tuesday, Donovan had expected White at least Boston’s clash to be lost, since he has apparently been dealing with some ankle pain recently.

Escort of stars Zach LavineMeanwhile, he will be far from the team on Wednesday while waiting for the birth of his third child. According Julia Poe del Chicago TribuneLavine can end up losing the road trip of three Games of the Bulls, which extends until Sunday.

The 20-27 bulls are currently sown No. 10 at the East Conference, only one game ahead of Philadelphia for the final place of the East Game Tournament. The team has gone 2-2 in its four games without white.

The veterinarian of 6’5 ″ averages 18.2 points, 4.7 assists and 3.4 rebounds through 40 healthy competitions this season. White has published a .437/.364/.874 shooting line.

The 24 -year -old almost instantly exceeded the three -year -old and $ 36 mm free agent agreement that signed with Chicago before the 2023/24 season as a restricted free agent. Whenever it remains healthy, white could be online for an important increase when that agreement expires in 2026.