CHICAGO (AP) — Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson will be sidelined for four to six weeks because of a broken right hand.
Wilson got hurt in the third quarter of Wednesday night's 124-119 loss to San Antonio. The 6-foot-10 forward is going to have surgery, according to the team.
Wilson's injury is a major blow for Chicago. The rebuilding Bulls have lost eight in a row to drop to 1-9 on the season.
The 20-year-old Wilson was selected by Chicago with the No. 4 pick in the draft. He started the team's first 10 games, averaging 18.9 points and 6.2 rebounds.
Wilson's final season at the University of North Carolina was cut short by left hand and right thumb injuries.
Chicago plays Atlanta on Friday night before beginning a three-game trip at Minnesota on Saturday night.
ESPN was the first to report on the extent of Wilson's injury.
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