Gray hospitalized because of fluid buildup

Center Aaron Gray, who is out with a lower left leg stress fracture, has been hospitalized because of fluid build up in his right knee — a condition called cellulitis.

Gray was taken to a suburban Chicago hospital following Monday’s practice session at the Berto Center and remained there Tuesday morning.

Gray was expected to accompany the team on its Western road trip, which begins Tuesday night at Sacramento, but obviously didn’t leave with the team. The Bulls are hopeful he can join the team later in the five-game Western trip to continue his rehabilitation from the stress fracture.