Doug McDermott Injury: Updates on Bulls Forward's Concussion and Return
Chicago Bulls small forward Doug McDermott suffered a concussion on Nov. 14 against the Washington Wizards and hasn't played since. However, he is ready to return.
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Thursday, Dec. 8
McDermott told reporters he will return to action against the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night.
McDermott Sent to D-League
Monday, Dec. 5
Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated reported McDermott was sent to the Windy City Bulls, and Sean Highkin of The Athletic noted the small forward practiced with them Dec. 5 with a possibility of returning Thursday.
McDermott Provides Valuable Threat from Deep
Getting McDermott back will be a boost to the Bulls' ability to stretch the floor and score from deep.
First-year Bulls Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo are not the best shooters from distance, which is where McDermott has carved out his niche:
| Rajon Rondo | 28.9% | 36.5% (2015-16) |
| Dwyane Wade | 28.4% | 31.7% (2008-09) |
| Jimmy Butler | 32.8% | 37.8% (2014-15) |
| Doug McDermott | 41% | 42.5% (2015-16) |
The third-year man has provided solid minutes off the bench after a tumultuous, injury-riddled rookie season in which he missed 46 games. Last season, he averaged 9.4 points in 23.0 minutes per game.
With McDermott back, Chicago's offense will get a deep threat back after the team lost E'Twaun Moore and Justin Holiday, its two leading three-point shooters, in the offseason.
This will open up the Bulls' interior and mid-range game, where Jimmy Butler, Wade and Rondo thrive.
Stats courtesy of Basketball-Referenece.com.
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