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Bulls Injury Update: Julian Phillips Sidelined with Right Foot Sprain

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Jonnie Nonnie | Last updated 3/15/24

The Chicago Bulls will be without forward Julian Phillips for the foreseeable future. Phillips is in a walking boot with an indefinite return timeline, the team announced Friday.

Injury Update: Julian Phillips has been diagnosed with a right foot sprain.

Phillips will be in a walking boot and his status will be updated as appropriate.
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) March 15, 2024

With Patrick Williams out for the season, Phillips has seen increased minutes over the past month-plus.

The Tennessee product recently played a career-high 27:57 and tied his highest point total with 11 against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday. Phillips is averaging 2.2 points, 0.9 rebounds, and 0.3 assists in 8.1 minutes per game across 40 contests so far in his rookie season.

However, Phillips missed Thursday's game and figures to be a mainstay on the Bulls' injury report in light of Friday's update.

Regardless, the banged-up Bulls must trudge forward with the Boston Celtics visiting the United Center on Saturday. Tip-off is at 7 PM CT and the game will air on NBC Sports Chicago.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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