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Bulls' Wilson faces Jazz without top draft picks
14 Jul
Summary
- Caleb Wilson had an explosive Summer League debut with 35 points.
- Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey, and Cody Williams will not play.
- Bulls' next game is against the Jazz on Monday night.
Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson made a strong impression in his Summer League debut, scoring 35 points. However, fans hoping to see him face off against top draft picks Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey, and Cody Williams will be disappointed. The Utah Jazz have confirmed that Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick, along with No. 5 pick Ace Bailey and No. 10 pick Cody Williams, will not play against the Bulls on Monday night.
Peterson recently scored 23 points in a previous game, while Bailey left his last game with back spasms, and Williams, a third-year player, may be rested by the Jazz. This precautionary approach is common for top draft picks in Summer League to avoid injuries. The absence of these players diminishes the primetime matchup's appeal but could offer another opportunity for Wilson to shine and for Bulls' Dailyn Swain to gain confidence.
The Bulls themselves may also rest players in their upcoming back-to-back games, despite Wilson's desire to play every game.
