The Chicago Bulls hope Josh Giddey returns from a sprained right ankle during their season-long six-game trip. Coach Billy Donovan said Thursday the point guard will travel with the team and there is “some optimism” he will play during the trip.

Since the All-Star break, the Bulls have had a clear best player on the court at all times: Josh Giddey. In nine games since the break, Giddey is averaging 23.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 8.4 assists while shooting 52.2% from the field, 52.5% from deep, and 86.5% from the free-throw line.

Josh Giddey left the Bulls' game in the fourth quarter Monday night after landing awkwardly on his right ankle, the same one he injured while playing for the Australian team at the Olympics last summer.