In a surprise before training camp, the Bulls announce forward Mike Dunleavy will miss the next 8-10 weeks after undergoing lower back surgery.
Dunleavy, who signed a three-year deal with the Bulls this summer after spending the last two with the franchise, was experiencing discomfort in his back that apparently worsened and non-surgical treatment wasn’t satisfactory.
Dunleavy underwent what the Bulls called a “low back microdiscectomy” at Rush Medical Center. In the release from the team it stresses the medical staff took conservative measures before performing the surgery.
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Regardless, it looks as if Dunleavy will miss a considerable amount of time to start the season, and if the timetable is correct, the 35-year old will be slated to return sometime between Nov.