Guard Josh Giddey, who helped propel the Chicago Bulls to a spot in the NBA play-in tournament, did not travel to Philadelphia for the final game of the regular season, instead staying home to get treatment on his ailing right wrist.
Speaking with reporters Sunday, coach Billy Donovan said there is "high-level optimism" that Giddey will play Wednesday in the home play-in game against the Miami Heat. He sat out of Chicago's 119-89 win against the Washington Wizards on Friday.
As the No. 9 seed, the Bulls (38-43) would need to defeat the Heat (37-44) and then the loser of the play-in game between the Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks to qualify for the playoffs.