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Leonard Miller Leonard Miller grabs nine rebounds in spot start
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 6:03 PM
Leonard Miller recorded eight points (3-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs) and nine rebounds in Thursday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: The Bulls didn't have Matas Buzelis or Patrick Williams for Thursday's game, so Miller was the next man up. His issue offensively was the three-point shot, with the third-year forward missing all five of his attempts. While Miller did grab a career-high nine rebounds, the combination of poor shooting and the absence of defensive stats made Thursday a lost night for the few who streamed him. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones records 21/6/5/2 line vs. Phoenix
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 6:02 PM
Tre Jones tallied 21 points (9-of-15 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, two steals and one three-pointer in Thursday's win over the Suns.
Analysis: No Josh Giddey (ankle) ensured that Jones was the point guard running the show on Thursday, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. The 21 points were the most in a game for Jones, who's hit double figures in four straight, since he dropped 34 on the Rockets in mid-January. All that his final stat line lacked was a blocked shot, but few are surprised by that. Having started alongside Giddey when Josh is healthy, Jones is someone worth rostering for the rest of the season. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton scores season-high 30 points vs. PHX
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 6:00 PM
Collin Sexton finished Thursday's win over the Suns with 30 points (11-of-19 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, two steals and two three-pointers.
Analysis: The Suns seemingly underestimated the shorthanded Bulls, and Sexton made them pay dearly. The veteran guard put up a season-high point total and did so efficiently, shooting over 50 percent from the field and committing just one turnover. His place in the starting lineup depends on the availability of Josh Giddey (ankle), who was injured during Tuesday's loss to the Thunder. The Bulls are off until Sunday when they visit the Kings, so that may be enough time for Giddey to get back onto the court. |
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Leonard Miller CHI starts Jones, Sexton, Okoro, Miller, Yabusele
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 2:44 PM
NBA Lineups
Tre Jones, Collin Sexton, Isaac Okoro, Leonard Miller and Guerschon Yabusele will start Thursday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: The Bulls won't have Josh Giddey or Matas Buzelis for Thursday's game, which frees up two spots in the starting lineup. Sexton and Miller will fill the voids, and while the former is the safer streaming option, the latter possesses a higher ceiling now that he'll be playing starters' minutes. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) downgraded to out vs. Phoenix
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 1:38 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Smith has not appeared in a game since a February 22 loss to the Knicks. Guerschon Yabusele has served as the starting center, with Nick Richards picking up quality minutes off the bench. That should remain the case until Smith returns. |
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Patrick Williams Patrick Williams (quad) ruled out vs. Phoenix
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 1:35 PM
NBA Injury Report
Patrick Williams (quad) has been ruled out against the Suns on Thursday.
Analysis: As expected, Williams will remain sidelined for another game with this strained quad. Chicago will be incredibly shorthanded for this game, meaning Leonard Miller should slide in as a starter at forward. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (ankle) downgraded to out vs. Phoenix
Thu, Mar 5, 2026, 1:33 PM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Injured during Tuesday's loss to the Thunder, Giddey will not be available on Thursday. Collin Sexton could move into the starting lineup, with Tre Jones serving as the lone point guard in the unit. |
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Patrick Williams Patrick Williams (quad) doubtful vs. Phoenix
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 11:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Patrick Williams (quad) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Williams suffered a strained quad during the Bulls' February 24 loss to the Hornets and has not appeared in a game since. With the doubtful tag for Thursday, he's likely to miss a fourth consecutive game. His absence has not affected fantasy basketball. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) doubtful vs. Phoenix
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 11:24 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is doubtful for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Smith suffered a strained calf during the Bulls' February 22 loss to the Knicks and has not returned to action. The doubtful tag suggests that he'll remain out on Thursday, leaving the Bulls to once again rely on Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards at the center position. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (ankle) questionable vs. Phoenix
Wed, Mar 4, 2026, 11:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (ankle) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Analysis: Giddey sprained his right ankle during Tuesday's loss to the Thunder but was able to return. If he's unable to play against the Suns, the Bulls may look to Collin Sexton to fill the resulting void, with Tre Jones being the lone point guard in the starting lineup. |
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Nick Richards Nick Richards posts double-double off bench
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 6:38 PM
Nick Richards recorded a double-double on Tuesday with 12 points (6-of-9 FGs, 0-of-2 FTs), 13 rebounds and one steal against the Thunder.
Analysis: Richards has been a solid addition as center depth for Chicago. He has scored in double figures in three straight games, which includes two double-doubles during that stretch. Unfortunately, his upside has been capped as a reserve, even if his minutes have increased with Jalen Smith (calf) sidelined. As long as he is playing behind Guerschon Yabusele, Richards will be too limited to be worth rostering. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (ankle) puts up 14/9/9 line vs. OKC
Tue, Mar 3, 2026, 6:19 PM
K.C. Johnson
Josh Giddey stuffed the stat sheet on Tuesday with 14 points (5-of-12 FGs), nine rebounds, nine assists, one steal, two blocks and three three-pointers in a 116-108 loss to the Thunder.
Analysis: Giddey injured his ankle during this game, but he was able to return to finish out the game. It wasn't enough to get the win over his former team, but he came close to recording a triple-double. Giddey said after the game that his ankle âdoesn't feel too bad,â but he'll know more on Wednesday. If Giddey ends up missing any time, Collin Sexton, who scored 20 points off the bench in this game, would likely move into the starting unit. |
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Leonard Miller Leonard Miller posts 15/5/4/1/2 line vs. Milwaukee
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 12:00 PM
Leonard Miller dropped 15 points (6-of-8 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: At this point in the season, there's no shortage of fantasy managers scouring the waiver wire for players with silly season standout potential. Could Miller be one of those options in Chicago? After playing no more than seven minutes in any of his first four games as a Bull, the third-year forward has played 23 and 27 minutes in the last two. And Miller has been productive, hitting double figures in scoring in both and recording a complete stat line on Sunday. Even with the Bulls playing three games in Week 19, keep an eye on the 6-foot-10 Miller. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton matches season-high with 22 points
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 11:59 AM
Collin Sexton amassed 22 points (9-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, two assists, three steals and three three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: For the third time this season and first since being traded to the Bulls, Sexton scored 22 points in a game on Sunday. While he was responsible for four turnovers, the positives far outweighed that negative as the Bulls ended their 11-game losing streak. Sexton shot over 50 percent from the field, and his stat line included three steals, matching his season-high. Counting Sunday, he has recorded at least one steal in seven straight games. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey records 20/14/10/2/1 line vs. Bucks
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 11:57 AM
Josh Giddey finished Sunday's win over the Bucks with 20 points (7-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 14 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, one block and five three-pointers.
Analysis: After going winless in February, the worst month in franchise history, Giddey and the Bulls ended their 11-game skid with a blowout of the Bucks. Chicago went on a 27-0 run during the third and fourth quarters, and Milwaukee scored just eight points in the final frame. Giddey made some history during the win, recording his eighth triple-double of the season. That's the most that he has recorded in a season, and the guard is up to 15 as a Bull, tied with Scottie Pippen for second on the all-time list. (Michael Jordan had 28.) The Bulls play three games in Week 19, starting with the Thunder on Tuesday. |
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Tre Jones CHI starts Jones, Giddey, Okoro, Buzelis, Yabusele
Sun, Mar 1, 2026, 9:10 AM
NBA Lineups
Tre Jones, Josh Giddey, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis and Guerschon Yabusele will start Sunday's game against the Bucks.
Analysis: Jones is back in the starting lineup, pushing Collin Sexton to the bench. Before the game, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said that he's comfortable with Jones playing 26-28 minutes, while Josh Giddey will max out at 30 minutes. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey records 15/6/9/1 line vs. Portland
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 4:44 PM
Josh Giddey amassed 15 points (6-of-9 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), six rebounds, nine assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Giddey's nine assists were the most in a game for him since returning from the hamstring injury that sidelined him for eight games. Add in the efficient shooting and solid night on the glass, and fantasy managers had some things to work with on Thursday. Giddey played 28 minutes against the Trail Blazers, and it feels like he's unlikely to get back into the 30s again this season. Rob Dillingham (5/2/5/3 with one three-pointer) played 23 minutes off the bench, and his opportunities may increase as the Bulls play out the string. |
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Nick Richards Nick Richards tallies 14 points, 10 rebounds
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 4:43 PM
K.C. Johnson
Nick Richards finished Thursday's loss to the Trail Blazers with 14 points (4-of-7 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds and one assist.
Analysis: Richards was excellent against Portland, recording his first double-double of the season in 27 minutes off the bench. He played so well that Bulls head coach Billy Donovan inserted him into the lineup to begin the third quarter, with Guerschon Yabusele (six points, five rebounds, one assist and one block) being moved to the bench. With Jalen Smith (calf) out for the foreseeable future, Richards would be worth the risk in deep leagues if he can hold onto that starting center role. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones contributes 19 points, four assists
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 4:43 PM
K.C. Johnson
Tre Jones notched 19 points (9-of-15 FGs, 1-of-3 FTs), three rebounds and four assists in Thursday's loss to the Trail Blazers.
Analysis: Injuries to Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey have essentially preserved Jones' minutes, and he's still capable of providing value when allowed to surpass 25 minutes. The Bulls' guard logged 27 minutes against the Trail Blazers and replaced Collin Sexton (10 points, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers) in the lineup to begin the third quarter. While unlikely to be a factor in 12-team leagues, Jones is still holding on in some deeper formats. |
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Collin Sexton CHI starting Giddey, Sexton, Okoro, Buzelis, Yabu
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 1:40 PM
Chicago Bulls
Josh Giddey, Collin Sexton, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis and Guerschon Yabusele will start against the Trail Blazers on Thursday.
Analysis: With both Jalen Smith (calf) and Patrick Williams (quad) set to miss at least a week, Sexton will fill out the open spot in the starting unit. Barring more changes from head coach Billy Donovan or other injuries, Sexton should start at least four games, making him worth streaming for now. |
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