Chicago Bulls Coach Reveals Latest Zach LaVine Injury Update

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has been looking very good in practice
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) looks on during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) looks on during the first quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images / John Jones-Imagn Images
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Last season, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine had his season derailed by injuries; he only played 25 games and his lowest-scoring season since 2017-18. Now, it looks like LaVine is about to have one of his healthiest seasons ever.

During an interview session with the media, Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan gave the latest update on Zach LaVine's injury recovery. According to Donovan, what he's seen from LaVine throughout the preseason is as healthy as he's seen in the last couple of years.

“I think he’s practiced really well,” Donovan said. “I don’t think I could say that the last couple of years, and I don’t think it was necessarily because of him not wanting to practice well. I think a lot of times he was coming out of an injury. Seeing him in September and some of this August, I felt like this is about as good as I’ve seen him physically in a couple of years.”

During the Bulls' first preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, he put up 7 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists in 18 minutes. He didn't play heavy minutes, but it's very clear he's gotten his bounce back and looks healthy.

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVin
Sep 30, 2024; Chicago, Il, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) poses for a photo during media day. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

It remains to be seen whether or not Zach LaVine will be a member of the Chicago Bulls by the end of the season, but he's had the right attitude entering the season - that's all you can ask for as a Bulls fan.

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Farbod Esnaashari
FARBOD ESNAASHARI

12-year NBA veteran that's covered the league on Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Bleacher Report, and ESPN