The Chicago Bulls have gotten some tough news as they have found out that Javonte Green has a groin injury and will be out for two to four weeks. This is a tough blow for the Bulls because Green has actually been playing some good basketball this season. When he is on the court, the Bulls are six points per 100 possessions better when he's on the court than when he is off.
It's not necessarily a move that is going to kill this Chicago Bulls team, but it will certainly hurt them a bit. The Bulls have been finding a lot of success this season as they are currently 24-10 and in first place in the Eastern Conference.
Article Continues BelowThey're definitely going to be a team to watch out for it in the playoffs, but might be missing a piece or two that they need to go out and get at the NBA trade deadline. The Bulls desperately need somebody who can defend the 4-5 position and also somebody who is a good rebounder. If they do not have anybody to contain a guy like Giannis Antetokounmpo in the playoffs, it is going to be tough for them to go anywhere out of the Eastern Conference.
Chicago has won their last two games by a DeMar DeRozan buzzer-beater as they certainly have all the magic that they currently need. The Bulls are going to be taking on the Orlando Magic on Monday night in a game that they should easily be able to win. They will be without Javonte Green but should be able to still take care of business.