“Increased Optimism” Toward One Bulls Injury Before Must-Win Friday Game

Chicago’s victory last night against the Atlanta Hawks did not come without a price tag; in this case, it was potentially losing one of their most improved players from a year ago. During the 2022-23 campaign, he was on the NBA’s First-Team All-Defense but offensively was often mute. This year, he’s nearly doubled his points per game on better-shooting percentages from the field and three-point territory, increased his rebounds and assists, and had more steals and blocks than a season ago. A lock...