Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson will miss four to six weeks following a fracture in his right hand sustained during a game against the San Antonio Spurs, Mundo Deportivo reported.
The injury occurred in the third quarter of Wednesday’s 124-119 loss at the United Center when Wilson attempted a defensive steal against San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama, coming into contact with Wembanyama’s elbow. Wilson immediately pulled back his right hand in visible pain and did not return to the game, finishing with 15 points, five rebounds, and one steal in 15 minutes of play, according to AhoraMismo.com.
Shams Charania of ESPN reported Thursday that the 20-year-old forward will undergo surgery to repair the fracture. The timeline places his potential return around the holiday season.
Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is undergoing surgery for a fractured right hand and will miss four to six weeks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/poSfxAWexJ
Selected fourth overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, Wilson has emerged as a bright spot for Chicago during a difficult start to the campaign. Through his first 10 appearances, he averaged 18.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 42 percent from the field and 32.4 percent from three-point range, according to XEU Deportes.
The team holds a 1-9 record after squandering a 22-point advantage against San Antonio, sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
The diagnosis revives concerns regarding durability following previous hand injuries during his college career at North Carolina. In February, Wilson fractured his left hand and missed six games, followed by a right thumb fracture in March during a practice dunk that ended his freshman season early, as noted by Evan Jeffries in reporting cited by AhoraMismo.com.
Medical evaluations have not established a direct link between the previous collegiate injuries and the current fracture. Chicago hosts the Atlanta Hawks on Friday before traveling to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.
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Caleb Wilson is out with a right hand injury, per Bulls PR
Medical Update: Caleb Wilson sustained a fracture in his right hand during Wednesday night’s game versus the San Antonio Spurs. Wilson underwent successful surgery today and will be re-evaluated in three weeks. Updates will be provided as appropriate. pic.twitter.com/kJsxFqBes7
Caleb Wilson fractured his right hand and will undergo surgery today, per Bulls PR. He’ll likely be re-evaluated in 3 weeks and could miss 4-6 weeks
