Injury report: Zach LaVine, Andre Drummond, and Coby White vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Zach LaVine will be available for the Chicago Bulls game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Andre Drummond is questionable, and Coby White is still out after suffering a left quad contusion in a loss against the 76ers on October 29.
LaVine looks to build on the excellent game
With the Bulls' schedule not having any more back-to-backs until December, LaVine will be looking to see the floor more often. The eight-year pro is coming off an excellent game against the Toronto Raptors, where he put up 30 points on 11-of-20 shooting. LaVine will look to keep that level of play up as the season progresses.
The Bulls shooting guard got off to a slow start this season owing to the knee procedure he underwent during the offseason. But now that he is up to speed, LaVine has seen his numbers improve. He is averaging 21.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game. The 27-year-old will look to keep that up as the season wears on.
Drummond upgraded to questionable
Drummond, meanwhile, is looking to get back on the floor after missing the last six games due to a shoulder injury he sustained during Chicago's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The big man's presence will be welcomed as the Bulls battle a Pelicans frontcourt that features Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas, and Larry Nance Jr.
The 4x league leader in rebounds has been a key piece for the Bulls with averages of 9.0 points and 10.2 rebounds in 16.8 minutes of playing time.
Coby White, though, remains out with a left quad contusion. The guard's absence has been ably filled in by the Bulls' guards, such as Ayo Dosunmu, Goran Dragic, and even rookie Dalen Terry, who responded well after earning his first significant NBA minutes in Sunday's loss to the Raptors.