Lauri Markkanen underwent an MRI of his right hip at Rush Hospital on Jan. 23 which revealed an early stress reaction of his right pelvis. Following a period of rest, Markkanen will resume basketball related activities with a full return anticipated in 4-6 weeks.

Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

Daniel Gafford is expected to miss the next 2-4 weeks with a dislocated thumb, league sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Gafford had been starting in place of Wendell Carter Jr. at center.

Gafford is averaging 4.8 points and 2.4 rebounds on the season.

Denzel Valentine expressed his displeasure after getting benched by Jim Boylen over a week ago.

‘‘I’m definitely not happy about it. I’m a competitor. I want to play, I want to be productive ... He didn’t really say why. He’s the coach, and he feels like he wants to do that," said Valentine.

Valentine, a restricted free agent this summer, has yet to demand a trade.

Sources indicated to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times that Valentine is not a part of the Bulls' long-term plan. 

Valentine is averaging 6 points on the season.

Wendell Carter will likely miss multiple weeks due to a high right ankle sprain.

Carter underwent an MRI on the injury.

The Chicago Bulls will evaluate Carter on a daily basis.