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.

Continue for updates.

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McDermott to Play vs. Spurs

Thursday, Dec. 8

McDermott told reporters he will return to action against the San Antonio Spurs Thursday night.

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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.

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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:

Player	Career 3PT%	Career Best
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.