Bulls' Derrick Jones Jr. (finger) expected to return vs. Thunder

The Bulls forward is set to return to the lineup on Saturday after missing one month due to injury.

From NBA.com News Services

February 12, 2022 11:38 PM

Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. is expected to return on Saturday against the Thunder.

Chicago Bulls forward Derrick Jones Jr. is available for Saturday’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder (8 ET, League Pass) after missing one month with a fractured finger, the team announced earlier.

F Derrick Jones Jr. is available for tonight's game against Oklahoma City. pic.twitter.com/Ze2OSPK16W

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 12, 2022

Jones Jr. has been sidelined since Jan. 12 after sustaining a bone bruise in his right knee in the Bulls’ 138-112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Two weeks later, he suffered another setback when he fractured his right index finger during a workout.

The 6-foot-6 forward is averaging 6.3 points and 3.4 rebounds in 17.2 minutes per game, shooting 58.2% from the field. He has played in 31 games during his first season with the Bulls, making eight starts.

Chicago (35-21), one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, has been beset by injuries lately to guards Lonzo Ball (left knee surgery) and Alex Caruso (right wrist surgery).

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.