Bulls Announce Injury Updates On Simons, Ivey

Anfernee Simons, who was scheduled to visit a hand specialist, was recently reevaluated. While the 26-year-old is “making progress” in his recovery from a left wrist fracture, his return isn’t imminent — he’ll be checked out again in 10 days, the Bulls announced in a press release (Twitter link).

Head coach Billy Donovan said Simons was able to take some shots during the Bulls’ shootaround last Tuesday. However, the 26-year-old was still experiencing pain at the time, particularly when catching and dribbling the ball.

Simons has missed Chicago’s last 10 games after he aggravated the fracture on February 21. The 6’3″ combo guard originally sustained the injury in training camp with Boston, but managed to play most of the season before re-injuring it three-plus weeks ago.

Based on today’s update, Simons will be out at least four more games. He’ll likely be reevaluated either before or after next Wednesday’s contest at Philadelphia.

The Bulls also issued an update on another injured guard, Jaden Ivey, who has been battling left knee soreness. According to the team, Ivey “continues to make progress” in his rehabilitation program and will be reevaluated in one week.

Ivey last played on February 11, Chicago’s final game before the All-Star break. He has missed the team’s last 12 games and will be out at least three more, with another update likely to come next Monday, when the Bulls host Houston.

Ivey reportedly worked out with Chicago’s G League affiliate over the weekend. The Bulls have been focused on building strength back in his left knee, which he fractured on Jan. 1, 2025.

Simons will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, while Ivey will be a restricted if the Bulls give him a qualifying offer.