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Chicago Bulls rookie Denzel Valentine left Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks with a left sprained ankle. He played 11 minutes in the 93-91 preseason loss.
Denzel Valentine has a left ankle sprain and will not return tonight.
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 4, 2016
The Michigan State product was disappointed with the injury so early in his career.
Denzel Valentine tried to test his sprained left ankle. Took 3 steps, it still hurt, went back to locker room and said "Man, my first game."
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) October 4, 2016
The injury was not deemed serious and could only keep him out a game or two.
Denzel Valentine thinks he'll be back in a couple days.
— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) October 4, 2016
In Valentine's short stint on the court, he totalled four points on 2-of-5 shooting while dishing out two assists and grabbing one rebound. The forward drew praise from several local reporters.
Yes, it's summer league and 1/2 preseason game. But Denzel Valentine is just a smart basketball player.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) October 4, 2016
Bulls are running a lot of stuff through Denzel Valentine. He looks like he'll be a big contributor off the bench this year. #SampleSize
— Michael Gallagher (@MikeSGallagher) October 4, 2016
The Bulls will face the Indiana Pacers next on Thursday. Chicago opens its regular season on Thursday, Oct. 27 against the Boston Celtics.
