Chicago Bulls power forward Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip on Jan. 23 in Chicago, and it revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis.
Following a period of rest, Markkanen will resume basketball related activities with a full return anticipated in 4-6 weeks. Further updates will be provided as appropriate:
INJURY UPDATE:
Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip at Rush Hospital on Jan. 23 which revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis. Following a period of rest, Markkanen will resume basketball related activities with a full return anticipated in 4-6 weeks.— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 24, 2020
The Bulls are 17-29 on the season. They are in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Markkanen has appeared in 46 games for the Bulls this season. He's averaging 15.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 42.4 percent from the field, 34.4 percent from beyond the arc and 82.6 percent from the free-throw line.
With Markkanen out, Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine will have to take his game to the next level on the offensive side of the ball for Chicago to stay afloat and remain alive in the Eastern Conference playoff race. LaVine is putting up 25.0 points per game on the season at the moment.
Markkanen has been fairly inconsistent this season. Before the season started, the Bulls were counting on Markkanen and LaVine to be a lethal dynamic duo in order to lead the team back to the playoffs. Chicago hasn't made the postseason since 2017, the final year of the Jimmy Butler era.
The Bulls host the Sacramento Kings on Friday to begin their stretch of games without Lauri Markkanen.
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