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Jamal CollierESPN
Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine The team will be absent from the regular-season opener against. Miami Heat Bulls public relations reported that the team will be treating the left knee injury on Wednesday night.
After Wednesday morning’s shootaround in Miami LaVine stated to reporters that his absence was not due to a setback, but load management for his injured knee.
He wasn’t certain of his status for Friday night’s game against The Washington WizardsThe front end of a back to back before the team’s home opener against. Cleveland Cavaliers Saturday
LaVine signed a five year, $215 million max contract. He suffered from lingering pain in his knees during the second half 2021-22 season. In May, he had to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery. He and the Bulls were confident in his health and LaVine participated in three of the Bulls’ preseason games. LaVine averaged 21.8 minutes per game, before he was forced to miss the final.
LaVine reiterated his confidence in his health as he left the preseason practice Friday.
He stated that he just felt good. “I think the key thing is to not have any aches and pains. I can go out there and be myself without limitations. … “I feel happier, I’m just glad I feel better.”
LaVine was an All-Star in the previous two seasons. He averaged 24.4 points and 47.6% shooting over 67 games. The Bulls have already lost their point guard Lonzo Ball To start the season while he is still alive. recovers from knee surgery Near the beginning of training camp