Wendell Carter Jr. will miss up to three months after it was discovered that he would need surgery on his injured left thumb.
According to the Chicago Bulls, Carter suffered a thumb sprain, and surgery will keep him out for 8-to-12 weeks.
INJURY UPDATE: surgery is recommended for Wendell Carter Jr. which has an anticipated recovery and return to sport time of 8-12 weeks.
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— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 18, 2019
Carter suffered the injury on Jan. 15 against the Los Angeles Lakers.
This is a rough blow to the young Bulls, as it’s likely to keep the rookie out for most of the remainder of the season, if not all of it. Carter had been a solid contributor so far this season, averaging 10.3 points and seven rebounds per game.
