Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso’s availability for Friday’s crucial matchup against the Miami Heat is now in question after he sustained a “significant” right foot sprain during Wednesday’s Eastern Conference play-in tournament game against the Atlanta Hawks.
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso has a “significant” right foot sprain and his availability vs. Miami on Friday with the 8th-seed on the line is in doubt, source tells ESPN. Andre Drummond stepped on foot vs. Hawks in Play-In victory tonight. pic.twitter.com/fotyM9Tj4s
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 18, 2024
The injury occurred in the second quarter of the Bulls’ 131-116 victory over the Hawks when Caruso collided with teammate Andre Drummond.
The timing of Caruso’s injury is particularly unfortunate for the Bulls and their fans, who were undoubtedly buoyed by the team’s impressive victory over the Hawks.
Caruso, known for his defensive prowess and versatility, has been a key contributor for the Bulls throughout the season, making his potential absence a significant blow to the team’s postseason aspirations.
Without his defensive presence and playmaking abilities, the Bulls will need to rely on other members of the roster to step up and fill the void left by Caruso’s potential absence.
The Bulls will likely provide further updates on Caruso’s condition as Friday’s game approaches, with fans and teammates alike hoping for a positive prognosis that will allow the guard to return to action and contribute to the team’s playoff push.
