Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr. is out at least four weeks with a severe right quad contusion, the team announced Tuesday.
The 21-year-old underwent an MRI on Tuesday which confirmed his original diagnosis.
Carter sustained the injury during a Jan. 20 practice when he collided with teammate Denzel Valentine while running 5-on-5.
“Just a freak accident,” Carter told the media.
Playing in his third season, Carter is averaging 12.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists on 53.3 per cent shooting through 14 games.
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