Bulls’ Coby White out Wednesday, could return Thursday against Heat

DETROIT — Bulls guard Coby White (calf management) missed Wednesday’s game against the Pistons as the team monitors him after dealing with two separate calf injuries.Coach Billy Donovan said that White is on track to play Thursday against the Heat. White worked out on Tuesday and worked with the player development staff after shootaround on Wednesday. The team is understandably being cautious with White, knowing that the calf can be a precursor to a more serious injury.“There’s nothing with his calf that’s holding him back,” Donovan said. “But I think they just want to see him build up more minutes, maybe build up a few more games.”Adding another ballhandlerThe Bulls signed guard Yuki Kawamura to a two-way contract on Tuesday and released forward Trentyn Flowers. Kawamura was released in training camp because of a medical condition. Donovan revealed Wednesday that Kawamura was dealing with a blood clot.“You always take [blood clots] seriously,” Donovan said. “He came out fine and was basically cleared to play by the league. He’s worked really hard. He was still able to play basketball. They wanted to eliminate any contact situations for him, but he was still in the gym, shooting and trying to work out and stay in shape on his own with the guidance of what he was allowed to do medically.”Kawamura’s return coincides with the Bulls having a sudden need for another ballhandler with White dealing with restrictions as he works his way back from a calf injury, and as Josh Giddey deals…

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