Jaden Ivey Rumors

Earlier in the day, the Bulls said Ivey was progressing in his program to strengthen his sore left knee, which has kept him out since mid-February, and that he’d be reevaluated again in a week in hopes of getting him back to action before the end of the regular season.

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“I definitely think the season ends and he’s got a complete runway of the summer, of training, strengthening, doing those things,” Donovan said. “Everybody feels very confident that he’ll be back to where he was athletically. Can he quite get there between now and the end of the season? I don’t know.”

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Michael Scotto: Chicago Bulls say Anfernee Simons (left wrist) will be re-evaluated in 10 days. Bulls guard Jaden Ivey (left knee soreness) will be re-evaluated in one week.

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Joel Lorenzi: Billy Donovan, when asked if he has a better sense of Jaden Ivey's timeline for return — he's repeatedly described his recovery process as "strengthening his leg — Donovan says he still thinks Ivey will play again this year.

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Omari Sankofa II: Jalen Duren on Jaden Ivey: “It’s tough man. Obviously it’s a business so things happen, but that will be my brother forever. We came in this together, struggled together, we won together, lost together … I tell people he’s my favorite player and still is and forever will be.”

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Omari Sankofa II: JB Bickerstaff on Jaden Ivey: “He wasn’t in an easy situation but I think he handled it extremely well … I think a fresh opportunity will be good for him and I know he has his situation with his knee, but I hope he gets right and finishes the season strong.”

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Omari Sankofa II: JB Bickerstaff on Jaden Ivey: "We expected a full recovery but the timing we didn’t know, which is something you can’t ever know. And then the part of it for him, believing it and trusting it. That happens with injury too, especially when you’re that explosive and your athleticism is so unique."

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Michael Scotto: Chicago Bulls say Jaden Ivey has been diagnosed with left knee soreness and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Zach Collins, who’s been out with a right toe sprain, will have surgery and miss the rest of the season after further evaluation from training and medical professionals.

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K.C. Johnson: Ivey is listed as questionable vs. Pistons with Left Patellofemoral pain syndrome

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Joel Lorenzi: Ivey was asked for clarification if he was indicating that there are more steps to take, health wise, before returning to his old athletic self. “I’ve been dealing with knee soreness in my knee. I’m sure people can call it out — I’m not the same player I used to be. That’s why. I’m not the J.I. I used to be. The old J.I. is dead. I’m alive in Christ no matter what the basketball setting is. … no matter how many DNPs, how many points I score, those things are a temporary thing. Jesus is eternal.”

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Joel Lorenzi: Loaded postgame from Jaden Ivey, who thinks tonight was his first DNP of his career. Said it doesn’t change his character and that he’s here to “do his job, glorify God.” Asked if he thought this was a possibility, he says “going into it, you gotta look at who’s on the roster. … getting traded, that’s what happens in the NBA.” Says he’ll be ready when his name is called.

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Jaden Ivey has run only 21 pick-and-rolls over his first four games in Chicago, according to Second Spectrum. And yet, the 23-year-old is in a position to shine. The shooting has stuck. He’s at 41 percent on catch-and-shoot 3s since the start of last season. And in Chicago, he has an opportunity, even if it’s not with the basketball consistently in his hands — not just because he’s playing more again, but also because of the Bulls’ empty roster this summer.

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Omari Sankofa II: Langdon: "Obviously the departure of JI is going to be difficult for all of us, but I think Kevin fits the way that we play, high-character guy that’s played in a couple different environments and is excited about being in the winning environment we’re trying to create." (2/2)

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Omari Sankofa II: Bickerstaff called Huerter a “complete” player:“He can play the pick and roll, he’s an elite cutter understanding spacing. Just his ability to process the game as a whole.” On trading Ivey: “As great as this league is, it comes with some emotional things that aren’t always fun.”

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