- May 21, 2026
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Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson will undergo surgery on his fractured right hand and miss four to six weeks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Wilson suffered the injury during the third quarter of Wednesday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs when he attempted to strip the ball from Victor Wembanyama. He did not return to the game and is scheduled for surgery Thursday.
The No. 4 pick in the 2026 draft had emerged as a rare bright spot during Chicago's difficult start. Through his first 10 games, Wilson averaged 18.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists while shooting 42%. He ranked second on the team in scoring behind Norman Powell and led the Bulls in shot attempts.
This marks another hand injury for Wilson, who missed the NCAA tournament at North Carolina after surgery on a broken right thumb and also sat six games with a broken bone in his left hand.
Chicago, carrying the league's worst net rating, now faces an extended absence from its top prospect. The Bulls host the Atlanta Hawks on Friday.
Mickey's Angle: Chicago's rebuild just took a major hit—bettors should expect offensive struggles and consider fading Bulls totals until Wilson returns.
Source: ESPN (also reported by Hoops Rumors) - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.