The Chicago Bulls blew a 22-point lead to the San Antonio Spurs, 124-119. Worse, the Bulls suffered a scare when they pulled Caleb Wilson for a right hand injury.

On Thursday, the NBA injury report officially listed Wilson as out for Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, and ESPN's Shams Charania later reported that Wilson would miss four to six weeks with a broken right hand.

It's a dagger to the heart for a struggling team. The Bulls suffered their eighth consecutive loss on Wednesday and are 1-9.

Wilson is without question the face of the franchise. He is averaging 18.9 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. On Wednesday, Wilson played 15 minutes and scored 15 points.

Going into the season, the Bulls put much of their hopes on Wilson. He was selected with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft out of North Carolina. His college career ended when Wilson broke his thumb before the NCAA Tournament.

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His maturity, poise, work ethic, and desire to go the extra mile have made him a marvel to watch. Wilson has already put up numbers that put him in the same category as Michael Jordan, Derrick Rose, and Allen Iverson, making him an early favorite to win NBA Rookie of the Year.

The Bulls are dealing with other hobbled players. Veteran guard Norman Powell is battling back spasms, but head coach Tiago Splitter expects Powell back Friday night. Additionally, post players Nic Claxton and Jalen Smith are battling back from injuries. Claxton is coming off a hamstring injury sustained during the preseason, and Smith battled a left-hand injury.