Bulls' Billy Donovan provides Josh Giddey injury update amid second hamstring injury

Giddey's return from another hamstring strain not expected until after the All-Star break

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey will have to wait until after the All-Star break to return from his latest hamstring injury, according to head coach Billy Donovan. Giddey, who has been sidelined since Jan. 28, is not expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Boston Celtics as he continues to ramp up his recovery. The Bulls' offense has struggled in Giddey's absence, going 7-13 when he sits compared to 17-17 when he plays.

Why it matters

Giddey's health is crucial for the Bulls, who have relied heavily on the second-year guard's all-around production this season. His ability to facilitate the offense and contribute as a scorer and rebounder has been a major factor in the team's success. The Bulls will need Giddey back at full strength if they hope to make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the season.

The details

Giddey first suffered a hamstring strain in January, causing him to miss three weeks. He then reaggravated the injury during a Jan. 28 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Donovan said Giddey and teammate Tre Jones, who has also been sidelined with a hamstring issue, are progressing in their recoveries but will not play against the Celtics. The Bulls have been integrating new guard additions like Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey and Colin Sexton into the rotation during the absences of Giddey and Jones.

  • Giddey has been sidelined since Jan. 28 with a hamstring strain.
  • Giddey first missed three weeks in January due to a hamstring injury.
  • Giddey reaggravated the hamstring injury during a Jan. 28 loss to the Indiana Pacers.

The players

Josh Giddey

A second-year guard for the Chicago Bulls who has averaged a career-high 18.6 points, 8.6 rebounds and 8.8 assists this season.

Billy Donovan

The head coach of the Chicago Bulls.

Tre Jones

A sixth-year guard for the Chicago Bulls who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since Jan. 22.

Anfernee Simons

A guard who was recently acquired by the Chicago Bulls and has seen increased playing time in Giddey and Jones' absences.

Jaden Ivey

A guard who was recently acquired by the Chicago Bulls and has seen increased playing time in Giddey and Jones' absences.

Colin Sexton

A guard who was recently acquired by the Chicago Bulls and has seen increased playing time in Giddey and Jones' absences.

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What they’re saying

“I don't anticipate Josh or Tre [Jones] playing Wednesday against Boston, but both guys are ramping up. They're playing three-on-three, and they're running up the court. I think the medical guys just want them to be in a place where there's at least enough of a buildup and all that tightness has kind of subsided.”

— Billy Donovan, Head Coach, Chicago Bulls (clutchpoints.com)

What’s next

Giddey and Jones are expected to return to the Bulls' lineup after the All-Star break, leaving head coach Billy Donovan with five rotation-level guards to manage minutes for.

The takeaway

Giddey's health is crucial for the Bulls, who have struggled without their star guard on the floor this season. The team will need Giddey back at full strength if they hope to make a push for the playoffs in the second half of the season.