Wilson is undergoing surgery for a fractured right hand and will miss at least four to six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
The rookie forward went down during Wednesday's loss to the Spurs, and he now needs surgery to repair a fractured right hand. More pressure will likely fall on Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis offensively going forward, while the likes of Tre Jones and Isaac Okoro will have a chance for added streaming value for the next month or so.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Won't return Wednesday
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Wilson won't return to Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to a right hand injury. He'll finish with 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and one steal in 15 minutes.
Wilson turned in an efficient performance en route to 15 points before exiting Wednesday's contest early in the third quarter. The rookie forward's status will be worth monitoring ahead of Friday's game against Atlanta. If he's forced to miss time, Leonard Miller, Patrick Williams and Noa Essengue would be candidates for increased minutes.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Good to go Wednesday
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Wilson (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Wilson was a late addition to the injury report due to right hip soreness, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up Wednesday. The rookie forward has scored at least 18 points in four of his last five outings, averaging 18.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.0 steals and 0.6 blocks in 31.4 minutes per contest during that period.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Late addition to injury report
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Wilson has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to right hip soreness.
Wilson was a late addition to the injury report and will likely be a game-time decision ahead of tipoff at 8:00 p.m. ET. If the rookie forward isn't cleared to play, Leonard Miller and Noa Essengue would likely see increased playing time.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Strong all-around showing in loss
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Wilson finished Monday's 126-107 loss to the 76ers with 24 points (9-17 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and four steals across 34 minutes.
Wilson turned in an efficient effort, particularly from three-point range, finishing as the Bulls' leading scorer. The rookie No. 4 overall pick also tied for the team lead in rebounds and paced all players in steals, supplying multiple swipes for the fourth time in seven regular-season games. The 20-year-old has been impressive on both ends of the floor to begin his NBA career, reaching the 20-point threshold five times while recording at least three combined steals-plus-blocks in all seven outings.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Full stat line in loss
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Wilson finished Friday's 125-111 loss to the Celtics with 23 points (7-16 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 3-6 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 31 minutes.
Wilson impressed in his first NBA Cup game, leading the Bulls in scoring while reaching the 20-point threshold for the fourth time across six regular-season appearances. The rookie No. 4 overall pick also doubled his previous career high in three-pointers made after shooting 22.2 percent from deep in his previous five appearances. He made an impact on the defensive end as well, matching the game-high mark in blocks. Wilson has yet to record fewer than three combined steals-plus-blocks in a game this season.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Strikes for 17 points in loss
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Wilson closed with 17 points (7-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes in Monday's 134-99 loss to the Celtics.
Wilson didn't deliver his most efficient performance, particularly from three-point range, though he still finished as the Bulls' second-leading scorer. The rookie No. 4 overall pick also had a productive outing on the defensive end, racking up at least three combined steals-plus-blocks for the fourth time in as many regular-season appearances thus far. He also has yet to score fewer than 16 points and has reached the 20-point mark twice on the campaign.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Scores 16 points with three steals
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Wilson recorded 16 points (7-21 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, three steals and one block over 32 minutes in Wednesday's 135-92 season-opening loss to the Raptors.
While the counting stats were nice, the rookie did not score efficiently and also finished with a game-high nine turnovers. Poor shooting and turnover issues tend to come with rookies, but Wilson will need to do a better job of taking care of the rock in Friday's game in Milwaukee.
Wilson played 25 minutes in Sunday's preseason loss to the Nuggets, scoring 17 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT) and adding five assists, four rebounds and a block.
The rookie led Chicago's starting five in minutes and points, although he also committed a game-high five turnovers. Through three exhibition contests, Wilson is averaging 28.7 minutes, 17.7 points, 3.7 boards, 2.3 assists and 2.0 threes while shooting 47.6 percent from the floor and 31.6 percent from beyond the arc, as he prepares for a significant role in the rotation to begin his NBA career.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Adjusting to NBA practices
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Wilson is acclimating to NBA practices, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.
"Honestly, my first two days, it seemed like everything was moving so fast because you're going against NBA talent and everybody's athletic, and the gaps close really fast. But now, it's way more chill. [Friday] was a really good day for me," Wilson said. After Wilson was selected by the Bulls with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the rookie forward is expected to be thrust into a big role immediately and is being treated as a mid-round player in most fantasy drafts.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Won't play Friday
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Wilson (rest) is out for Friday's Las Vegas Summer League finale versus the Cavaliers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Wilson will sit out the Summer League finale for rest, but he's not dealing with any sort of injury. He played well in Las Vegas, averaging 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 3.3 triples, 1.3 steals and 2.5 swats per contest on 50/42/33 shooting splits.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Sloppy effort in loss Thursday
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Wilson finished with 21 points (7-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 24 minutes in Thursday's 105-82 Summer League loss to the Lakers.
Wilson erupted for 35 points in the 97-96 loss to Memphis to begin his time in the Las Vegas Summer League. He hasn't been as productive since, though he has shown signs of promise. Wilson has an opportunity to contribute immediately with Chicago during the 2026-27 campaign. However, his ceiling won't be as high if he continues to commit turnovers while failing to improve his three-point shooting.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Solid again in SL win
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Wilson finished with 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and one block across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 99-86 Summer League victory over Washington.
Wilson had another fantastic Summer League performance, amassing 19 points for a second straight contest. While the 2026 No. 4 overall pick has committed a combined 13 turnovers in his three Las Vegas Summer League appearances, he has made up for it by totaling seven steals and nine blocks during that span. It's unclear how much more action Wilson will see during the Bulls' remaining time in Las Vegas, though it wouldn't be surprising if he were shut down, considering he's already expected to hold a prominent role in the rotation during the 2026-27 campaign.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Full stat line in SL loss
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Wilson produced 19 points (8-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 0-6 FT), eight rebounds, five blocks, two assists and two steals across 29 minutes in Monday's 80-63 Summer League loss to the Jazz.
Wilson scored just seven points on 3-of-11 shooting through the first three quarters, though he was dominant on both ends of the floor in the fourth and finished as Chicago's leading scorer. He also knocked down three triples and was efficient from downtown Monday after shooting 7-for-11 from deep in his Summer League debut. The rookie No. 4 overall pick also turned in another impressive game on the defensive end, and he's racked up eight blocks and four steals through two Las Vegas Summer League games.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Impresses in Summer League debut
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Wilson finished with 35 points (12-21 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-6 FT), five rebounds, three blocks and two steals across 33 minutes in Friday's 97-96 Summer League loss to the Grizzlies.
Wilson put on a show in his Summer League debut, looking extremely confident from beyond the arc while making some difficult shots en route to a game-high 35 points. He shot just 25.9 percent from three-point range in his lone season at North Carolina, so developing a consistent outside shot would significantly boost his long-term outlook in the Association. While it's only one Summer League game, Friday's performance was nonetheless encouraging. The 19-year-old forward also impressed on the defensive end, tying the game-high mark in steals while finishing second on the Bulls in blocks.
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Bulls' Caleb Wilson: Heading to Chicago
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Wilson was selected by the Bulls with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Wilson will now head to Chicago after playing his only collegiate season at North Carolina. The 19-year-old logged 24 regular-season appearances for the Tar Heels, averaging 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.5 steals across 31.3 minutes per game. However, after suffering a fractured left hand during the Feb. 10 meeting with Miami, he subsequently sustained a broken right thumb in practice, resulting in season-ending surgery. Wilson's athleticism and explosiveness set him apart from most, though he had trouble taking care of the ball, averaging 2.0 turnovers per contest. His three-point shooting also needs work. With that in mind, Wilson has a high ceiling, but it may take him time to develop and improve in certain areas. Still, he will have an opportunity to earn minutes immediately with the Bulls, a team focused on rebuilding around Matas Buzelis (ankle) and Josh Giddey (ankle), even though there could be some growing pains along the way.
