Overview
- Chicago announced Ivey has left knee soreness and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, with outside reporting estimating an absence of roughly seven games.
- Collins will undergo right toe surgery and miss the remainder of the season after appearing in 10 games for Chicago.
- Ivey was a DNP–coach’s decision against Toronto, later acknowledging knee issues as Billy Donovan backed the benching and noted Ivey had been available but below his standard.
- The Bulls are 24-32 and outside the playoff picture, increasing reliance on Josh Giddey, Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton while guard depth thins.
- Acquired in a Feb. 3 three-team deal, Ivey has a recent fractured leg and prior right-knee procedure on his record and is set for restricted free agency this summer.