Boozer out for at least 8 weeks

But it was a huge blow to the Bulls when the team announced Sunday afternoon that Boozer had sustained a fractured right hand and would be out eight weeks with surgery.

Sure, a lot of the season is left after his return, estimated at the beginning of December. And, sure, the Bulls have a capable fill in with Taj Gibson, who started most of last season.

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Here's a transcript from Carlos Boozer, who spoke at the Berto Center on Sunday night to explain the broken bone in his hand, which will keep him out 8 weeks.

“I was at my house, came around a corner, fell over a bag, put my arm down to try to brace myself. Unfortunately, my fifth metacarpal, on the pinky, broke into three pieces. I’ll get surgery on Tuesday, do my rehab and conditioning, be around the guys.

“The good thing about this is it only happened in the preseason. Of course, I’ve got to be out a little while, but I’ll be able to stay in shape, be around the guys and continue to lead in that way. At least it happened right now and not later in the season.

“Obviously. I feel bad about it, but we’ve got guys who will be able to step up and play. I’m going to be there supporting. I’ll be the biggest cheerleader and sideline coach and be busting my butt to try and get healthy, attacking my rehab to try and get right.