Josh Giddey Listed Probable With Wrist Injury As His Medical Chart Grows

Josh Giddey is officially listed as probable for Friday’s game with a wrist injury, according to Underdog NBA. At this point, the Chicago Bulls guard is treating the injury report like a punch card at a sandwich shop.

Probable usually means a guy is going to lace them up, but a wrist issue for a primary ball-handler is the exact kind of thing that ruins your Friday night. If you need your hands to do literally everything on the basketball court, a lingering wrist problem is not just a minor footnote.

When Giddey is actually healthy, he has been a massive engine for Chicago. He has been hovering around triple-double territory, stuffing the stat sheet with 17.6 points, 8.5 assists, and 8.3 rebounds per game.

The problem is keeping him on the floor. Over the last year, Giddey’s medical file has included a hamstring strain that cost him 11 games, a rolled ankle, a random illness, and now the wrist. He is basically playing a real-life game of Operation.

For anyone looking at the betting board, a probable tag is usually a green light to fire on player props. But backing a guy to rack up nine assists when his passing wrist is taped up feels like donating money directly to the sportsbook.

The Bulls desperately need his playmaking to keep their offense from turning into a stagnant mess. We will see how the wrist looks during pregame warmups on Friday, but do not be shocked if his handle looks a little stiff right out of the gate.