{"id":155127,"date":"2026-02-22T10:36:38","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T10:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=155127"},"modified":"2026-02-22T10:36:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T10:36:38","slug":"chicagos-momentum-crashes-hard-as-young-standout-jaden-ivey-is-ruled-out-for-a-minimum-two-week-stretch-with-a-sore-left-knee-delivering-a-gut-punch-to-the-chicago-bulls-right-when-stability-seemed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=155127","title":{"rendered":"CHICAGO&#8217;S MOMENTUM CRASHES HARD as young standout Jaden Ivey is ruled out for a minimum two-week stretch with a sore left knee, delivering a gut-punch to the Chicago Bulls right when stability seemed within reach. Insiders describe the setback as \u201ca momentum killer,\u201d signaling that Chicago\u2019s rotation and rhythm could face immediate disruption. Pressure tightens around the organization as every indication suggests the Bulls must readjust on the fly to keep their season from slipping further..ll \ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"420\"><strong data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"420\">The <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Chicago Bulls<\/span><\/span> absorbed more difficult injury news on Saturday night, announcing that guard <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Jaden Ivey<\/span><\/span> will miss at least two weeks with left knee soreness and big man <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Zach Collins<\/span><\/span> will undergo season-ending toe surgery \u2014 another major setback for a roster already struggling to find continuity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"723\"><strong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"723\">The announcement came just hours before Chicago hosted the league-leading <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Detroit Pistons<\/span><\/span>, further magnifying the Bulls\u2019 uphill battle as they continue navigating the most injury-ridden stretch of their season while attempting to stabilize their post\u2013trade-deadline identity.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"989\"><strong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"989\">Ivey, 24, arrived in Chicago on February 3 as part of a three-team trade, joining a Bulls organization eager to unlock his explosive downhill style \u2014 the same athletic burst that made him one of Detroit\u2019s most promising young pieces prior to multiple injuries.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1256\"><strong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1256\">The Bulls hoped he would rediscover the form he displayed before undergoing season-ending surgery for a broken left fibula in January 2025, followed by an arthroscopic procedure on his right knee that sidelined him for the first 15 games of the Pistons\u2019 season.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1511\"><strong data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1511\">In four games with Chicago, Ivey averaged 11.5 points, four assists, and 28.9 minutes, showing signs of comfort in Billy Donovan\u2019s system but clearly missing the high-end explosiveness that once made him one of the quickest guards in the conference.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-3\/yzXpbd6pIeWlrE8xKMsAecKE10S4IcpG1n4IS_VocRsvKaMveQIHDLMwgdt3AE60mQ04l8f9k_LPR0pPHo90Sl5qblwrUnYn8q3kc9EQsxQ?purpose=fullsize&amp;v=1\" alt=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-3\/yzXpbd6pIeWlrE8xKMsAecKE10S4IcpG1n4IS_VocRsvKaMveQIHDLMwgdt3AE60mQ04l8f9k_LPR0pPHo90Sl5qblwrUnYn8q3kc9EQsxQ?purpose=fullsize&amp;v=1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/images.openai.com\/static-rsc-3\/vJ_mrs7phnn01bZL6rXXwr1mgxL0cpMFS7bzS9clu6SqSL3uC9QStxwng6RMxyxmBS5U-yTjV1pebajBrO5buUwB8dLFJnLD9nkT4w6s9Yk?purpose=fullsize&amp;v=1\" 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data-end=\"2310\">But Donovan noted that something seemed off even as Ivey took the floor, pointing out that the guard struggled to stop, start, and change direction with the explosiveness he displayed earlier in his career, an issue that grew more noticeable with each game.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2549\"><strong data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2549\">\u201cCertainly when he came here and started getting more minutes \u2014 his minutes were in the 30s \u2014 you could just see he wasn\u2019t stopping, starting,\u201d Donovan said. \u201cHe didn\u2019t have that explosiveness that you saw when you watched him play.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2808\"><strong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2808\">Following additional evaluation, the Bulls\u2019 medical staff determined that Ivey needs time to rebuild strength in his left leg, leading to the team\u2019s decision to shut him down for at least two weeks before a planned re-evaluation to determine next steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"3048\"><strong data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"3048\">Donovan expressed optimism that a dedicated strengthening period could help Ivey regain the athletic traits that once defined his offensive identity, including his first-step burst, pick-and-roll pace, and ability to pressure the rim.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3289\"><strong data-start=\"3050\" data-end=\"3289\">\u201cI think there\u2019s a feeling that if he can get some of the strength back, then he can get back to where he was athletically,\u201d Donovan said, emphasizing that the focus now shifts to long-term recovery rather than short-term availability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"no-scrollbar flex min-h-36 flex-nowrap gap-0.5 overflow-auto sm:gap-1 sm:overflow-hidden xl:min-h-44 mt-1 mb-5 [&amp;:not(:first-child)]:mt-4\">\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-s-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/en\/clutchpoints_articles_939\/19283771886dbb321247d9fc210c081e\" alt=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/en\/clutchpoints_articles_939\/19283771886dbb321247d9fc210c081e\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"border-token-border-default relative w-32 shrink-0 overflow-hidden rounded-xl border-[0.5px] md:shrink max-h-64 sm:w-[calc((100%-0.5rem)\/3)] rounded-e-xl\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bg-token-main-surface-tertiary m-0 h-full w-full object-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.com\/teams\/uploads\/sites\/1610612741\/2025\/10\/251018_ZachCollins_16x9.jpg\" alt=\"https:\/\/cdn.nba.com\/teams\/uploads\/sites\/1610612741\/2025\/10\/251018_ZachCollins_16x9.jpg\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3554\"><strong data-start=\"3333\" data-end=\"3554\">The Bulls also announced that Zach Collins will undergo season-ending surgery on his right toe, concluding a difficult and fragmented campaign for the veteran big man who played in just 10 games for Chicago this year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3833\"><strong data-start=\"3556\" data-end=\"3833\">Collins averaged 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 18.4 minutes in limited action, providing size, touch, and activity when available, but his season was derailed by one injury after another \u2014 beginning with a broken bone in his hand that forced him to miss the first 21 games.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"4050\"><strong data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"4050\">Shortly after returning, Collins suffered the toe injury in late December, attempting to play through discomfort before ultimately halting activity and hoping for a non-surgical solution that never materialized.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4311\"><strong data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4311\">Donovan called the decision difficult yet necessary, acknowledging that Collins exhausted every option before opting for surgery, which the coaching staff and medical team considered the final resort after weeks of evaluation and attempted rehabilitation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4462\"><strong data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4462\">\u201cI think it\u2019s been really hard for him personally,\u201d Donovan said. \u201cI think he did everything he wanted to do. Surgery is always the last resort.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4464\" data-end=\"4705\"><strong data-start=\"4464\" data-end=\"4705\">The combined loss of Ivey and Collins places even more pressure on a Bulls roster already grappling with inconsistency, rotational uncertainty, and the steep learning curve that accompanies a team attempting to mesh new pieces midseason.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4707\" data-end=\"4949\"><strong data-start=\"4707\" data-end=\"4949\">Chicago\u2019s offense has struggled with turnovers, timing breakdowns, and scoring droughts, issues exacerbated by the absence of physical guards like Ivey who can collapse defenses, create paint touches, and relieve pressure from playmakers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4951\" data-end=\"5196\"><strong data-start=\"4951\" data-end=\"5196\">The frontcourt rotation also becomes thinner without Collins, leaving Donovan with fewer lineup combinations capable of providing rim protection, rebounding, and interior scoring \u2014 areas where the Bulls already lag behind top-tier opponents.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5198\" data-end=\"5446\"><strong data-start=\"5198\" data-end=\"5446\">The injuries further complicate the evaluation process for a Bulls team navigating a transitional year following multiple trade-deadline moves, forcing Donovan to assess development, chemistry, and fit while managing unpredictable availability.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5448\" data-end=\"5690\"><strong data-start=\"5448\" data-end=\"5690\">As Chicago\u2019s record drops to 24\u201333, the Bulls must now balance competitiveness with long-term stability, leaning on healthy pieces while monitoring the recovery progress of both Ivey and Collins with a cautious, forward-thinking approach.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5692\" data-end=\"5944\"><strong data-start=\"5692\" data-end=\"5944\">For Ivey, the next two weeks will be critical, offering a chance to regain the strength necessary to restore his signature athleticism \u2014 the trait that made him such an enticing acquisition when the Bulls reshaped their roster earlier in the month.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5946\" data-end=\"6150\"><strong data-start=\"5946\" data-end=\"6150\">For Collins, the focus shifts to future recovery and the possibility of returning next season with improved health, hoping to put behind him one of the most frustrating injury stretches of his career.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6152\" data-end=\"6398\"><strong data-start=\"6152\" data-end=\"6398\">As the Bulls prepare for the final stretch of February and beyond, these injuries highlight the difficult reality of rebuilding amid adversity \u2014 and the patience required to cultivate consistency in a season defined by unpredictable setbacks.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chicago Bulls absorbed more difficult injury news on Saturday night, announcing that guard Jaden Ivey will miss at least two weeks with left knee soreness and&#8230; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":155128,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-155127","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>CHICAGO&#039;S MOMENTUM CRASHES HARD as young standout Jaden Ivey is ruled out for a minimum two-week stretch with a sore left knee, delivering a gut-punch to the Chicago Bulls right when stability seemed within reach. 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