Lonzo Ball made his long-awaited return to the Bulls but quickly suffered a right wrist sprain, causing him to miss the last eight games after playing only three. Coach Billy Donovan noted that Ball's recent workouts have been difficult, particularly with catching passes due to wrist pain. Despite the setbacks, there is some relief that Ball is not dealing with another knee injury. In his brief return, he averaged 4.7 points, 3.7 assists, and 2.7 rebounds while struggling to find his game shape.