Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson is expected to miss four to six weeks with a fractured right hand, according to a Thursday, November 12 injury update. The No. 4 overall selection in the 2026 NBA Draft was hurt during Wednesday’s 124-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Wilson reached toward the ball while defending Victor Wembanyama in the third quarter and appeared to make contact near Wembanyama’s arm. He left the court and did not return. Wednesday’s initial report described a hand injury; Thursday’s fracture diagnosis and estimated absence are the genuinely new information.
Wilson finished the game with 15 points and five rebounds in 15 minutes before exiting. Through 10 appearances, he is averaging 18.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists, making him one of the Bulls’ most important young contributors. Chicago fell to 1-9 with the loss despite building a 22-point lead at one stage. Losing a productive rookie for several weeks compounds the challenge for a team already trying to improve its execution and consistency.
Wilson’s early NBA promise makes the setback significant beyond one game. The former North Carolina standout arrived in Chicago with high expectations and had quickly taken on a substantial role. For the Bulls, the focus now shifts to replacing his minutes and frontcourt production without rushing the recovery of an important long-term piece. The four-to-six-week range is an estimate rather than a fixed return date; an updated medical assessment will determine when he can resume playing.