Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Bulls rookie Chandler Hutchison?
Hutchison suffered a broken bone in his foot and will be out for the foreseeable future. He initially injured himself trying to block a dunk in the final seconds of a loss to Atlanta when the Bulls were down 18 points.
Did the Bulls medical staff know about Hutchison's injury before it got worse?
Yes, they knew about the discomfort but didn't run any tests because Hutchison said he thought he would be fine. They then played him 41 minutes the next night after the initial injury.
How did Jim Boylen respond to the Hutchison injury situation?
Boylen praised Hutchison's toughness for fighting through the injury, saying the rookie wanted to play and could function with it. He didn't acknowledge any mistake by the coaching staff or medical team.
Have other Bulls players been injured on meaningless plays this season?
Yes, Zach LaVine sprained his ankle on a meaningless last-second layup earlier in the year that cost him five games. This marks the second time a Bulls player has gotten hurt on a meaningless play at the end of a loss.
Will Chandler Hutchison return this season?
Unlike Wendell Carter Jr, Hutchison has a chance to return this season. However, the article expresses hope that he doesn't miss the rest of the season due to this medical staff blunder.