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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine scores 28 points vs. Grizzlies
Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 5:50 PM
Zach LaVine exploded for 28 points (9-of-12 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), four assists, two steals, and six three-pointers in Saturday's matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Memphis Grizzlies.
Analysis: LaVine was extremely efficient in his 22 minutes on the court. He made all six of his attempts from long distance and only turned the ball over once. He could be ready to return to the prominent scorer he became when he first joined the Bulls. |
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Coby White Coby White (groin) did not practice on Friday
Fri, Oct 11, 2024, 11:19 AM
KC Johnson on Twitter
Coby White (groin tightness) did not participate in Friday's practice.
Analysis: One of the most improved players in the NBA last season, White's role stands to change in 2024-25. The Bulls acquired Josh Giddey from the Thunder during the offseason, which could be interpreted as a sign that the front office is not entirely convinced about White as a point guard despite playing very well last season. Add in Lonzo Ball's potential return, and Coby's fantasy value could take a hit despite the likelihood that he'll remain in the starting lineup. He's worth selecting in the middle rounds of drafts, but providing top-100 per-game value may be more difficult. As for the immediate future, it's unknown if White will be available for Saturday's exhibition against the Grizzlies. |
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Coby White Coby White leads Bulls with 21 points vs. Cavs
Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 3:24 PM
Coby White accumulated 21 points (7-of-15 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, and three 3-pointers in 25 minutes in Tuesday's win over Cleveland.
Analysis: With the return of Zach LaVine and the addition of Josh Giddey, there's some concern that White's chances of building on 2023-24 will be slim. If Tuesday's exhibition opener is any indication, he should be fine. White took on more of a scoring role within the Bulls' starting lineup in Cleveland and was productive, shooting nearly 50% from the field and leading all scorers with 24 points. He should not slip too far outside the first 75 picks in standard league drafts. |
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Zach LaVine Zach LaVine plays 18 minutes in preseason opener
Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 3:23 PM
Zach LaVine shot 3-of-8 from the field in Tuesday's exhibition against the Cavaliers, amassing seven points, two rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 18 minutes.
Analysis: LaVine was back on the floor since a right foot injury ended his 2023-24 season in January. He looked a bit rusty, but that's to be expected, given the time missed. Due to the size of LaVine's contract, trading him would be challenging for the Bulls front office if they were to go that route. So, his level of âbuy-inâ will be critical, especially for fantasy managers. LaVine can provide top-50 fantasy value, but he's likely to slip outside that threshold in most drafts. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey tallies 11 points, full stat line
Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 3:22 PM
Josh Giddey finished Tuesday's exhibition against Cleveland with 11 points (5-of-11 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocked shots in 22 minutes.
Analysis: Although Giddey was a limited participant to begin training camp due to the ankle injury he suffered on the final play of Australia's Olympic finale, he played without any restrictions on Tuesday. The former Thunder guard was solid in his unofficial Bulls debut, playing well alongside Coby White and Zach LaVine. The potential return of Lonzo Ball should not significantly impact Giddey, as it appears clear that Chicago will give him every opportunity to lock down the starting point guard role. |
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Lonzo Ball Donovan: Lonzo Ball will play during preseason
Tue, Oct 8, 2024, 11:44 AM
Chuck Swirsky on Twitter
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Tuesday that Lonzo Ball (left knee surgery) will play during the preseason.
Analysis: Having not appeared in an NBA game since 2022, Ball was cleared to resume 5-on-5 action in August. According to multiple reports, he's looked good, but the Bulls are not rushing to get their guard into game action. While Donovan did say Lonzo will play during the preseason, he will sit out Tuesday's exhibition against the Cavaliers. With Chicago acquiring Josh Giddey during the offseason, fantasy managers should take a âwait and seeâ approach with Ball. |
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Joshua Primo Josh Primo joins Bulls on Exhibit 10 contract
Thu, Oct 3, 2024, 8:20 AM
Darnell Mayberry on X
Josh Primo will join Chicago on an Exhibit 10 contract, per The Athletic's Darnell Mayberry.
Analysis: Primo appeared in two games for the Clippers last season and in four games for the Spurs the year before prior to being waived. Primo will have a chance to make the Bulls' roster in training camp, and there is a good chance that he ends up with their G-League squad this upcoming season. |
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Lonzo Ball Lonzo Ball hopes to be ready for opening night
Tue, Oct 1, 2024, 9:34 AM
ESPN
Lonzo Ball (left knee surgery) said during Bulls' media day on Monday that he hopes to be medically cleared to play by opening night.
Analysis: Ball has not played in an NBA game since 2022, and there have been no expectations regarding his return to action this season. However, the Bulls point guard was cleared for 5-on-5 action in August and said on Monday that his knee is feeling good. Ball is attempting to return from a procedure that included a meniscus transplant and a graft to replace the damaged cartilage in his knee. There will be restrictions for him to deal with if cleared to play in games, which essentially takes him off the table in most fantasy leagues. But Ball playing would create a crowded backcourt, with Josh Giddey being acquired this summer and Coby White coming off of a career year. Giddey (ankle) has not been cleared to practice and could miss the start of the regular season. |
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Patrick Williams Patrick Williams (foot) ready for training camp
Mon, Sep 30, 2024, 9:16 AM
K.C. Johnson on Twitter
Patrick Williams (left foot bone edema) will fully participate when the Bulls open training camp on Tuesday.
Analysis: One week after it was reported that Williams dealt with discomfort in his left foot during a âcampâ in Miami put together by the Bulls players, lead executive Arturas Karnisovas said the forward is good to go for training camp. He's been playing 5-on-5 since that time in Miami, and K.C. Johnson reported that the soreness was unrelated to Williams' previous foot injury. Williams has the potential to be a credible fantasy asset, but availability has been a concern for most of his career. He's worth a late-round pick in standard league drafts, as the reward would outweigh the risk at that point. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (ankle) to be limited at start of camp
Mon, Sep 30, 2024, 8:24 AM
Cody Westerlund on Twitter
On Monday, Josh Giddey (right ankle injury) said he'll be limited at the start of training camp but hopes not to be restricted for too long.
Analysis: Giddey suffered a ruptured anterior talofibular ligament in his ankle during Australia's finale at the Paris Olympics. This was an eventful offseason, as he was traded to Chicago for Alex Caruso. The move north should result in a more prominent role for Giddey, raising his fantasy ceiling. The ankle injury means he won't be able to compete with his new teammates fully, but Giddey should not be limited for too long. Even with his struggles down the stretch in Oklahoma City, he's worthy of top-75 consideration in standard leagues. |
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Dalen Terry Bulls exercise Dalen Terry's fourth-year option
Thu, Sep 26, 2024, 10:02 AM
Darnell Mayberry on X
The Bulls have exercised the fourth-year option on Dalen Terry.
Analysis: Terry hasn't made much of a fantasy impact through his first two years in the league since the Bulls took him in the first round, so this is an important season for him. He should see an extended opportunity with DeMar DeRozan gone, but he isn't a player to target in standard leagues. |
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Patrick Williams Patrick Williams dealing with foot discomfort
Mon, Sep 23, 2024, 10:06 AM
The Athletic
According to Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic, Patrick Williams (left foot bone edema) experienced discomfort during the Bulls' recent players-only minicamp.
Analysis: The Bulls recently got together in Miami to get some on-court time before the start of training camp, and that should have been good for Williams. Unfortunately, he reportedly experienced discomfort in the foot that was operated on in late February, and there are now questions regarding his availability for the start of camp. With DeMar DeRozan no longer in the picture, Williams is one of the players in line for added responsibility. But that will only happen if he's healthy. Williams is a late-round option in drafts, but Monday's update makes him more of an option to leagues that have ample IL+ slots to work with. Rookie Matas Buzelis is someone to be mindful of if the Bulls announce that Williams suffered a significant setback. |
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E.J. Liddell Report: Bulls sign E.J. Liddell to Exhibit 10 deal
Sun, Sep 8, 2024, 11:45 AM
Michael Scotto on Twitter
According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, the Bulls have signed E.J. Liddell to a contract.
Analysis: Selected by the Pelicans with the 41st overall pick in the 2022 draft, Liddell has yet to get his NBA career off the ground. An ACL tear suffered during summer league play robbed him of the 2022-23 campaign, and he was limited to eight appearances with the Pelicans this past season. Liddell was traded twice during the summer, first to Atlanta as part of the Dejounte Murray deal and then to Phoenix in exchange for David Roddy. The Suns waived Liddell on August 21. With Liddell likely on an Exhibit 10 contract and the Bulls having 14 players on guaranteed deals, he faces long odds to make the opening night roster. |
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Talen Horton-Tucker Shams: Bulls sign Talen Horton-Tucker to deal
Wed, Sep 4, 2024, 2:22 PM
Shams Charania on Twitter
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Bulls have signed Talen Horton-Tucker to a partially guaranteed deal.
Analysis: After spending the last two seasons in Utah, the Chicago native is reportedly headed home. Horton-Tucker appeared in 51 games for the Jazz last season, averaging 10.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.2 3-pointers in 19.8 minutes. THT made 11 starts for Utah, and he'll likely take on a reserve role if he can lock down a roster spot with the Bulls. Horton-Tucker is not a player fantasy managers should plan on drafting, especially with Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Ayo Dosunmu on the roster. |
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Lonzo Ball Lonzo Ball expects to play during 2024-25 season
Mon, Aug 19, 2024, 11:25 AM
TMZ
Lonzo Ball said in a brief interview with TMZ that fans can expect to see him on the court during the 2024-25 season.
Analysis: Ball, who last appeared in an NBA game in 2022, said in late July that he would begin 5-on-5 work sometime in August. While he did not offer any details during his brief chat with TMZ, the Bulls point guard did say that his recovery was âgoing well.â As for his status for the upcoming season, Ball said that fans can expect to see him playing. When that will be is up in the air, and the Bulls front office has appeared to operate under the assumption that he will be limited at best. With the emergence of Coby White last season and the addition of Josh Giddey, Ball may not be worth the risk as a late-round roll of the dice in fantasy leagues. |
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Kenneth Lofton Shams: Kenneth Lofton Jr. agrees to deal with CHI
Fri, Aug 16, 2024, 5:54 AM
Shams Charania on X
Kenneth Lofton Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Bulls, per The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Charania's report includes that Lofton will compete for a spot during training camp, which likely means that this isn't a guaranteed deal. If he doesn't make their final roster, he'll likely suit up with their G-League affiliate this upcoming season and could be a silly season hero if Chicago is out of the playoff race. |
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Henri Drell Henri Drell signing with Trail Blazers
Wed, Aug 14, 2024, 4:22 AM
Henri Drell is signing a non-guaranteed training camp deal with Portland ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Analysis: Drell played in just four games for the Chicago Bulls last season and doesn't seem likely to make the Trail Blazers' final roster. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey delivers big line, Aussies eliminated
Tue, Aug 6, 2024, 6:35 AM
Josh Giddey finished Tuesday's loss to Serbia with 25 points, five rebounds, four assists and three triples across 33 minutes.
Analysis: Giddey was superb in Olympic play, despite his team's exit in the quarterfinals. Chicago brass is surely hopeful that Giddey will play at this level next season for his new team. The 6'8 floor general is projected to be the Bulls' starting PG for the 2024-25 campaign. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey posts 19/7/6 in loss to Canada
Tue, Jul 30, 2024, 4:28 AM
Josh Giddey finished Australia's Tuesday matchup against Canada with 19 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three 3-pointers in a 93-83 loss.
Analysis: Giddey stuffed the stat sheet again while continuing to knock down outside shots. He's operated as Australia's lead facilitator so far during the Olympics and hasn't slacked off in the scoring department. His international play could help him bring more confidence on offense into 2024-25. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey puts up 17/8/8 line in win over Spain
Sat, Jul 27, 2024, 10:47 AM
Josh Giddey posted a full line on Saturday with 17 points (7-of-12 FGs), eight rebounds, eight assists, two 3-pointers and five turnovers in a 92-80 win over Spain.
Analysis: After a down season with the Thunder, Giddey will get a fresh start with Chicago this upcoming season. Before that happens, Giddey will represent Australia in the Olympics, where he has started off well. He played well in the scrimmages, and he nearly recorded a triple-double in their first game of this Olympics. He'll continue to play an instrumental role in helping Australia in their quest for a gold medal. |
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