Head coach Billy Donovan will be without a key member of his rotation until after the trade deadline, according to the Bulls, who announced in a press release (via Twitter) that point guard Tre Jones has been diagnosed with a strained left hamstring and will be reevaluated in two weeks.
A former second-round pick (41st overall in the 2020 draft), Jones has been productive in his first full season with Chicago, averaging 12.4 points, 5.8 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game across 38 appearances, including 20 starts (26.8 minutes).
While the 26-year-old isn’t much of a threat from behind the arc, shooting just 32.8% from three-point range on 1.7 attempts, he’s been highly efficient on twos (a career-high 60.9% on 6.3 attempts) and at the charity stripe (84.8% on 3.6 attempts). Jones is known for having a steady hand in the backcourt — his assist-to-turnover ratio is an excellent 4.3-to-1.
Jones has played an important role in Chicago’s three-game winning streak, including Thursday’s victory at Minnesota. Although it wasn’t explicitly stated, he likely got injured in that win over the Wolves.
The Bulls have gone just 2-4 without Jones thus far in 2025/26, notes Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic (Twitter link). The sixth-year guard will miss at least eight games, and seems likely to be out through the All-Star break, which would increase that total to 11, tweets K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network.
Bulls guard Josh Giddey just returned to action on Thursday after missing 11 games with his own left hamstring strain. He’s Chicago’s primary candidate for increased play-making duties with Jones sidelined.
*sigh*
Smh wow..just as the team finally reached a solid winning record, they lose another key rotation player. I have my own concerns and conspiracy theories but I’ll keep them to myself for now…🙏😞
Bulls can’t catch a break. Plus they have the worst Dr’s and training staff in the League. See Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine Etc. Etc. Etc.
Uncle: bulls have the worst in everything excepts tickets.
Damn shame. Tre won the game last night versus Wolves with both ends of the floor. High IQ player with fringe starter game. He will get paid after next year. He’s only 26.
Side note: that was the best win of the season. Defensively they were all bought in the fourth quarter. Great shot making. Imagine if they had a real superstar with this squad, then we’re cooking. Sigh lol
Excellent role player. As you said, the Bulls have a whole team of decent role players. Just need one superstar.