Bulls ROY candidate Wilson leaves loss with right hand injury

• ESPN

Nov 11, 2026, 11:20 PM ET

Chicago Bulls first-round pick and Rookie of the Year candidate Caleb Wilson injured his right hand in the third quarter of Wednesday's 124-119 loss to the San Antonio Spurs and did not finish the game.

Wilson was injured when his hand hit the ball while trying to knock it out of Victor Wembanyama's hands. He came into the game questionable with right hip soreness.

Wilson had 15 points in 15 minutes before exiting, continuing a strong start to his rookie season. The UNC product came into Wednesday averaging 19.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.9 steals in 32.4 minutes per game.

Wilson's collegiate career was ended prematurely by injuries to both hands, with a right thumb fracture requiring surgery that ruled him out of the NCAA men's tournament.

The Bulls selected Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.