Chicago Bulls to Start Season Without Guard Coby White Due to Calf Injury

The Chicago Bulls will begin the 2025-26 NBA season without their starting point guard, Coby White, who is sidelined due to a right calf strain and will miss at least the first two weeks of play. Although White resumed on-court activities and was cleared for limited practice, he experienced tightness in his calf, delaying his return and ruling him out for the season opener against the Detroit Pistons and several subsequent games. Coach Billy Donovan emphasized the need for the team to maintain a fast-paced identity despite these setbacks, with other players like Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and Isaac Okoro expected to step up. White was a key scorer last season, averaging a career-high 20.4 points per game, and his absence is seen as a significant loss by teammates. Additionally, veteran forward Zach Collins is out for at least four weeks with a wrist fracture, compounding the Bulls' early-season challenges. The team aims to adapt and build momentum once White returns, but the early outlook requires adjustments to overcome these injuries.