Feb 2, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) looks on in the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images / Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Coming off a thrilling win over the Orlando Magic, the Chicago Bulls are staying on the road to face the Miami Heat on Saturday.
The Bulls are now 25-38 on the season and have been sitting still in tenth place in the Eastern Conference since January 1. The Heat have lost three of their last four games, including a loss on Friday night to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Unfortunately for Chicago, they continue to deal with a few lingering injury concerns that have held them from their full potential. The Bulls have listed six players on the injury report, including one player everyone wants to see play: Lonzo Ball.
Feb 28, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) goes up for a shot during a game against the Toronto Raptors at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images / Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
The Bulls are listing Ball as doubtful for Saturday's game in Miami due to a right wrist sprain, which has sidelined him for the last three games.
Ball, 27, is averaging 10.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists through 14 starts this season, becoming a key player for Chicago. The main problem for Ball has been his availability, as the standout guard has already missed 28 games this season, after missing the full 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons due to injury.
> Lonzo Ball spent nearly 3 years rehabbing multiple surgeries.Now he's on an NBA court doing this stuff.
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> Just incredible. [pic.twitter.com/GsvLUKiepi](https://t.co/GsvLUKiepi)