Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson undergoing surgery for fractured hand, will miss 4-6 weeks: ESPN sources

Chicago Bulls Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson undergoing surgery for fractured hand, will miss 4-6 weeks: ESPN sources Live streaming newscasts, breaking news, weather & original, local programming. Thursday, November 12, 2026 9:40PM Share Follow ABC7 on Google CHICAGO -- Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is undergoing surgery for a fractured right hand and will miss four to weeks, ESPN sources told Shams Charania. The Bulls first-round pick and Rookie of the Year candidate injured his right hand in the third quarter of Wednesday's 124-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs and did not finish the game. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Wilson was injured when his hand hit the ball while trying to knock it out of Victor Wembanyama's hands. He came into the game questionable with right hip soreness. Bulls coach Tiago Splitter didn't have an update on Wilson after the game, saying the team will know more on Thursday. Sources now tell ESPN the rookie will be out for at least a month after surgery. 2 elementary school students killed after Amtrak train strikes vehicle in Western Springs: officials CPD sergeant appears to die by suicide while on the job at 17th District station Baby buried alive for 24 hours released from the hospital; father charged Wilson had 15 points in 15 minutes before exiting, continuing a strong start to his rookie season. The UNC product came into Wednesday averaging 19.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 32.4 minutes per game. Wilson's collegiate career was ended prematurely by injuries to both hands, with a right thumb fracture requiring surgery that ruled him out of the NCAA men's tournament. The Bulls selected Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 ESPN Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. Related Topics SPORTS CHICAGO CHICAGO BULLS BASKETBALL NBA ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: Nov. 6, 2026 ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: Oct. 30, 2026 ABC7 Sports Overtime with Dionne Miller: Oct. 23, 2026 Watch Live ON NOW 2 elementary school students killed after Amtrak train strikes vehicle in Western Springs: officials CPD sergeant appears to die by suicide while on the job at 17th District station Baby buried alive for 24 hours released from the hospital; father charged Man fatally shoots self during warrant operation on South Side: Chicago police Chicago weather: Lake-effect showers, windy Thursday