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Isaac Okoro • SF • Bulls

Isaac Okoro Unavailable on Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro (knee) won't play against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. Okoro was added to the team's injury report due to a sore left knee. His next chance to get back in action is after the All-Star break on Feb. 19 against the Raptors. Patrick Williams and Leonard Miller could be in line to see extended minutes with Okoro out of action this evening.

7 days ago

Jalen Smith • PF • Bulls

Jalen Smith Ruled Out Wednesday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) won't play against Boston on Wednesday. Smith will miss his third consecutive contest due to a calf injury. Before his absence, he averaged 13.2 points and 8.4 rebounds in 25.9 minutes per game over his last 11 outings (eight starts). Once he returns, the 25-year-old could see an expanded role, particularly with Nikola Vucevic no longer in the picture. Without Smith, Guershon Yabusele, Matas Buzelis, Nick Richards, and Patrick Williams will continue to anchor the frontcourt.

7 days ago

Tre Jones • PG • Bulls

Tre Jones Unavailable Against Celtics

Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (hamstring) won't play on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. The 26-year-old will miss his 11th straight game due to a strained left hamstring. His next chance to return will be after the All-Star breakon Feb. 19 against Toronto. Josh Giddey (hamstring) will also remain sidelined, so Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey will likely continue to start in the backcourt. There will also be plenty of minutes available off the bench for Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham.

7 days ago

Josh Giddey • SG • Bulls

Josh Giddey Ruled Out Again on Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) won't play against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday. The 23-year-old will miss his eighth game in a row due to a left hamstring strain and his next chance to return to action is after the All-Star break, Feb. 19 against Toronto. Tre Jones (hamstring) is also out tonight (hamstring), likely leaving plenty of extra minutes for new Bulls Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, Collin Sexton, and Rob Dillingham.

7 days ago

Tre Jones • PG • Bulls

Tre Jones Expected to Remain Out Wednesday

Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (hamstring) is considered doubtful to play on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. This suggests he will be out for an 11th consecutive game. Josh Giddey (hamstring) also remains doubtful on the injury report, meaning Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey will likely continue to start in the backcourt. There will also be a healthy amount of minutes available off the bench for Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham. Simons (23 points) and Sexton (21 points) finished as Chicago's leading scorers in Monday's 123-115 loss to Brooklyn.

Feb 10

Jalen Smith • PF • Bulls

Jalen Smith Unlikely to Play Wednesday Against the Celtics

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) was listed as doubtful for his team's matchup in Boston on Wednesday, meaning he's likely to miss his third straight game and his fifth game in Chicago's last seven. Smith has been puttin gup bit numbers, averaging 13.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 25.9 minutes per game over his last 11 contests (eight starts). After the Bulls traded Nikola Vucevic to the Celtics at the trade deadline, Smith could be in for an expanded role when available the rest of the season. The 25-year-old has been a great per-minute producer this year and will be worth a roster spot in most standard leagues when he's able to resume a full workload. With the week off for the All-Star break after Wednesday's game, though, it makes sense for the Bulls to be cautious for this contest. Without Smith, Guershon Yabusele, Matas Buzelis, Nick Richards, and Patrick Williams will continue to hold down the frontcourt.

Feb 10

Josh Giddey • SG • Bulls

Josh Giddey Doubtful Again on Wednesday

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) is unlikely to return to the Bulls before the All-Star break, since he was listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Celtics. Giddey and Tre Jones (hamstring) are both doubtful for the team's last game before the break, leaving new Bulls Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, Collin Sexton, and Rob Dillingham likely to carry the workload. Giddey and Jones will fit into the new-look rotation when they're healthy, but until then, the new acquisitions should continue to get a chance to earn their roles with their new team on Wednesday in Boston.

Feb 10

Jalen Smith • PF • Bulls

Jalen Smith Iffy for Monday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) is on the injury report with a questionable designation ahead of Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Smith couldn't play on Saturday against Denver due to a right calf strain and may miss a second consecutive contest versus Brooklyn. Guerschon Yabusele started in Smith's place on Saturday, with Nick Richards serving as his backup. Although Yabusele saw more action, Richards made a bigger impact in the game. He had 15 points, seven rebounds, one steal, and one block across 19 minutes. Chicago's frontcourt is in a good spot on Monday, with Brooklyn allowing the 10th-most fantasy points to centers.

Feb 8

Tre Jones • PG • Bulls

Tre Jones Doubtful for Monday

Chicago Bulls point guard Tre Jones (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Monday's contest against the Brooklyn Nets. He suffered a left hamstring strain in late January and is likely to miss a 10th consecutive game. Josh Giddey (hamstring) also isn't expected to return on Monday, elevating the fantasy values of Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, and Collin Sexton. While Simons and Ivey have been Chicago's starting backcourt duo in recent games, Sexton was the team's highest-scoring guard in Saturday's loss to Denver, notching 17 points and four assists in 29 minutes.

Feb 8

Josh Giddey • SG • Bulls

Josh Giddey Likely to Remain Out Monday

Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) is expected to miss a seventh consecutive game on Monday against the Brooklyn Nets, as he has been listed as doubtful on the injury report. Giddey was having a great year until he ran into hamstring issues, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team kept him on the shelf until the All-Star break. Giddey's health issues, along with Tre Jones' (hamstring) absence, have allowed Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey to make productive starts in Chi-Town. Collin Sexton has also just made his team debut, helping cover for the backcourt absences.

Feb 8

Jalen Smith • PF • Bulls

Jalen Smith is Ruled Out for Saturday's Game

Chicago Bulls forward Jalen Smith (calf) is ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Smith will take a seat after suffering a strained right calf during Thursday's contest. His absence will leave the Bulls shorthanded, with Nikola Vucevic being moved at the trade deadline. Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards should be asked to pick up the slack with Smith on the sideline. Yabusele finished with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists during his team debut on Thursday. He's worth a look as a streaming option with Smith unavailable for this one.

Feb 7

Josh Giddey • SG • Bulls

Josh Giddey Won't Play Saturday

Chicago Bulls point guard Josh Giddey (hamstring) won't be available on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. A left hamstring strain will keep him off the floor for a sixth consecutive game. With Tre Jones (hamstring) also out, the Bulls debuted a new-look backcourt against Toronto on Thursday. Newly acquired Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey both started, with the former scoring a team-high 22 points. Ivey made an impact with 13 points and six assists. The two look like solid fantasy options again for Saturday's action.

Feb 6

Collin Sexton • PG • Bulls

Collin Sexton Won't Play Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Collin Sexton won't play against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. He was acquired from the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday and isn't yet ready to join the lineup. Sexton's next opportunity to make his Hornets debut will be on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. Fellow new arrivals Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey will be active on Thursday and are set to lead the backcourt.

Feb 5

Anfernee Simons • SG • Bulls |

Jaden Ivey • SG • Bulls

Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey Available for Bulls Thursday

Chicago Bulls guard Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey are available Thursday against the Toronto Raptors, Sportsnet's Michael Grange reports. Both players are new arrivals to the team, and it was initially unclear whether the Bulls could count on them against Toronto. It's great news for the team that the duo is available, as the backcourt will be without Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Tre Jones (hamstring). As a result, Simons and Ivey could have a heavy workload right off the bat with the Bulls. Forward/center Guerschon Yabusele is also active on Thursday, but he isn't expected to play a significant role.

Feb 5

Rob Dillingham • PG • Bulls

Rob Dillingham Traded to Bulls

The Minnesota Timberwolves are trading guard Rob Dillingham to the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Dillingham was drafted with the eighth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft but has struggled to find his footing in Minnesota, averaging just 10 minutes per game in his first two seasons. The former Top-10 pick will hope for a jump-start to his career in Chicago, which traded guard Ayo Dosunmu in this deal. With guards Jaden Ivey and Collin Sexton joining the Bulls in prior deadline deals, Dillingham is unlikely to be a key producer for the Bulls; however, he should see an increased workload compared with what he had in Minnesota.

Feb 5

Guerschon Yabusele • PF • Bulls

Guerschon Yabusele Joins Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have acquired forward/center Guerschon Yabusele from the New York Knicks in exchange for forward Dalen Terry, SNY's Alex Smith reports. Sources have told SNY's Ian Begley that the Bulls plan to keep Yabusele and see how he fits with the team's guards. After a good comeback campaign in the NBA with Philadelphia in 2024-25, Yabusele had a frustrating time in New York. He was limited to 8.9 minutes per game, averaging 2.7 points and 2.1 rebounds. The Frenchman should have a larger role in the Bulls' frontcourt after the team traded Nikola Vucevic to Boston, at least until Zach Collins (toe) returns to the rotation. However, Yabusele still won't offer much fantasy value as Jalen Smith's backup.

Feb 5

Julian Phillips • SF • Bulls

Julian Phillips is Sitting Out on Tuesday

Chicago Bulls forward Julian Phillips (wrist) is ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Phillips made his return from a two-game absence on Friday, but is still dealing with this lingering wrist issue. The team will take the cautious approach and hold him out of Tuesday's contest. His absence shouldn't have a huge impact on the rotation, given he's only averaging 9.6 minutes per game. Dalen Terry and Isaac Okoro figure to see more run with Phillips sidelined for this game.

Feb 3

Tre Jones • PG • Bulls

Tre Jones is Available, but Unlikely to Play

Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (hamstring) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to K.C. Johnson, Jones will dress, but he's unlikely to play during Tuesday's contest. He has been sidelined since late January due to a lingering hamstring issue. The Bulls are extremely shorthanded at the guard spot, but it sounds like they don't want to use Jones if they don't have to . That means Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu are likely going to see heavy minutes, with Jones unlikely to dress for this game.

Feb 3

Jalen Smith • PF • Bulls

Jalen Smith is Available on Tuesday

Chicago Bulls forward/center Jalen Smith (calf) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Smith will make his return to the court after missing each of the last two games due to a calf injury. His return to the court comes at a good time, with the Bulls trading Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics earlier in the day. He's expected to step into a bigger role with Vucevic no longer on the roster. Over his last five games, Smith is averaging 13.6 points and 7.2 rebounds. He should be a popular waiver wire addition with an increased role coming his way.

Feb 3

Anfernee Simons • SG • Bulls

Anfernee Simons Traded to Chicago

The Boston Celtics have traded guard Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for center Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick. Simons was traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Celtics last offseason in a deal that included Jrue Holiday. After averaging over 19 points per game in three straight seasons with the Blazers, Simons regressed in Boston, averaging just 14.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 24 minutes per game this season. While the Bulls appear to be loaded at guard, with Coby White, Jaden Ivey, Ayo Dosunmu, and Mike Conley Jr. among their options at the position, Simons should see an uptick in offensive production compared to what he delivered in Boston. This move is also fantastic for the short-term outlook for Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard, who should have more of an offensive impact with Simons out of the picture.

Feb 3

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