Jaden Ivey, Jalen Smith Out For The Year — Here’s Why All Eyes Turn To Karnisovas

Yesterday afternoon, the Chicago Bulls announced two names that’ll be sidelined for the remainder of the 2025-26 campaign. While this might only be ten games that’re largely meaningless in the long haul, both injuries might carry more significance as the team pivots to continue the rebuild project this summer. The Bulls finished in the top 10 leaguewide in games missed due to injury this season, per Statmuse, and struggled to maintain a consistent product, which contributed to the dysfunction between the lines.