Very grateful it wasn’t something more

Rob Schaefer: Billy Donovan on the Zach LaVine update from today: “Very optimistic and very grateful it wasn’t something more… I don’t think it’s something that’s long-term, which is a good thing.” Need to see how he responds to therapy and reevaluate before knowing exact return date
Source: Twitter @rob_schaef

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Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
No Zach LaVine or Lonzo Ball for the #Bulls tonight vs. #Celtics. – 7:05 PM

Rob Schaefer @rob_schaef
Billy Donovan on the Zach LaVine update from today: “Very optimistic and very grateful it wasn’t something more… I don’t think it’s something that’s long-term, which is a good thing.”
Need to see how he responds to therapy and reevaluate before knowing exact return date – 7:04 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Bulls coach Billy Donovan says everyone with the team is very happy about Zach LaVine avoiding any structural damage to his knee. Says the expectation is Lavine won’t be out long-term, and that how long he will be out will come down to how he responds to treatment and therapy. – 7:04 PM

Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Billy Donovan says the Bulls are “very optimistic and very grateful” about the results of Zach LaVine’s MRI this morning. Does not expect LaVine to be out for “weeks on end.” – 7:03 PM

Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics have had some bad luck with the schedule this year, facing teams with more rest, more health, etc.
Not tonight.
Bulls playing their 5th game in 7 nights and now without…
Zach LaVine, Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, Derrick Jones Jr, Patrick Williams and Javonte Green. – 4:04 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Lonzo Ball has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game at Boston.
Bulls will be without:
Lonzo Ball
Alex Caruso
Tyler Cook
Javonte Green
Derrick Jones Jr.
Zach LaVine
Patrick Williams
Just 10 players available for Chicago. – 3:43 PM

Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
A daunting task for Head Coach Billy Donovan as he attempts to put a game plan in place for…