Josh Giddey Injury Update
Josh Giddey is currently out for at least a few weeks with a left hamstring strain, and the Chicago Bulls are treating it as a medium‑term setback rather than a “day‑to‑day” issue. The injury came right when his All‑Star buzz was getting loud, which makes the timing feel extra cruel for both him and Bulls fans. MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) shared on X that Josh Giddey suffered a left hamstring injury early in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with replays highlighting the moment.
One moment, he was running the offense and flirting with another near triple‑double, the next he was walking gingerly to the locker room and being ruled out before most people had even finished their halftime snacks.
Giddey hurt the hamstring early in the third quarter of the Bulls’ 136–101 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, grabbing at his left leg as he left the floor and never checking back in. Officially, it’s a left hamstring strain, and multiple reports say he will “miss at least a few weeks,” which usually means you can mentally circle something like a three‑ to four‑week window before the team even thinks about a return, assuming no setbacks. The NBA’s own injury report has already listed him as out with left hamstring tightness, a label that sounded almost gentle at first before the follow‑up news upgraded it to a clear strain.
From a season‑context point of view, this really stings: Giddey has been having a career‑best year in Chicago, averaging roughly 19–20 points, close to 9 rebounds, and around 9 assists per game while pushing himself into a legitimate All‑Star conversation. Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) reported on X that Josh Giddey of the Chicago Bulls has suffered a left hamstring strain and is expected to miss at least a few weeks.
For a 23‑year‑old who just landed a four‑year, $100 million deal, this was exactly the kind of season you’d hope to see high usage, efficient shooting in the mid‑40s from the field and high‑30s from three, and a constant sense that he was in control of the tempo. You could feel it in random regular‑season nights too: the way he’d grab a long rebound, push in transition, and find a shooter in the corner like it was the easiest decision in the world.
The practical question, of course, is “When will Josh Giddey return?” and the honest answer right now is: not immediately, and not on a precise date. The best information out there points to “at least a few weeks” on the sideline, which in NBA language usually means the team will reassess after that initial window rather than circle a specific game on the calendar today.
With hamstrings, especially for a ball‑handler who lives on change‑of‑pace and long strides, teams tend to lean cautious; rushing back for one regular‑season game just to risk a worse tear is the kind of move front offices regret later.
In the short term, the Bulls now have to survive without the guy who has basically been their offensive engine, all while dealing with other backcourt issues like Coby White’s own leg problems. That means more responsibility for the remaining guards, more on‑ball reps for secondary playmakers, and probably a few ugly offensive stretches where you can tell they miss Giddey’s feel for the game.
Disclaimer
This Josh Giddey injury update is for general information and fan discussion only. It is not medical, betting, or fantasy advice. Availability, timelines, and team decisions can change quickly, so always confirm on official league, team, or trusted news channels before making decisions based on this information.
