Bulls Say Guard Anfernee Simons Still Recovering From Left Wrist Fracture

Simons aggravated a previous fracture in his left wrist, according to coach Billy Donovan.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Chicago Bulls guard Anfernee Simons has aggravated a previous fracture in his left wrist, according to coach Billy Donovan. Simons, who was acquired by the Bulls in a trade earlier this month, left the team's game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday with what was initially described as a sprain. Further imaging revealed the wrist fracture, which Donovan said Simons had suffered previously while with the Boston Celtics.

Why it matters

Simons has been a key addition to the Bulls' roster since being traded from the Celtics, and his injury is a setback for a team that has struggled mightily, losing nine straight games. The Bulls will need to manage Simons' recovery carefully to ensure he can contribute once healthy.

The details

Simons originally suffered the wrist fracture while with the Celtics, according to Donovan. The coach said the fracture has not fully healed, and Simons will need to see a hand specialist to determine when he can return to play. Donovan did not provide an exact timeline for Simons' recovery, but noted a previous similar injury kept him out for about a week or 10 days.

  • Simons suffered the initial wrist fracture while with the Boston Celtics, prior to being traded to the Bulls.
  • Simons aggravated the wrist injury during the Bulls' 126-110 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, February 25, 2026.
  • Donovan provided the update on Simons' status on Tuesday, February 25, 2026, before the Bulls' game against the Charlotte Hornets.

The players

Anfernee Simons

A 26-year-old guard who was recently acquired by the Chicago Bulls in a trade with the Boston Celtics. Simons has averaged 15.2 points and 28.4 minutes in six games with the Bulls so far this season.

Billy Donovan

The head coach of the Chicago Bulls, who revealed the details of Simons' wrist injury and recovery timeline.

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What they’re saying

“The fracture hasn't quite healed and I think him seeing a hand specialist, they felt like, you know once the pain subsides, that's he's fine to go back to play.”

— Billy Donovan, Head Coach, Chicago Bulls

What’s next

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The takeaway

This injury to Anfernee Simons is a setback for the struggling Chicago Bulls, who will need to carefully manage his recovery timeline to get him back on the court as soon as possible. The team will be relying on other players to step up in Simons' absence as they try to end their nine-game losing streak.