Zach LaVine to play through small ligament tear in thumb

Zach LaVine has suffered a small ligament tear in his left thumb. LaVine intends to play through the injury as it is a matter of "pain and tolerance".

Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

ANALYSIS: The Bulls have gotten off to a 4-0 start, in large part due to LaVine's heroics.

LaVine is averaging 25.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game.

Despite the Bulls being undefeated, they have only edged out poor teams and a LaVine absence could hamper them significantly.