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Jaden Ivey Donovan: Ivey (knee) no longer experiencing pain
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 1:24 PM
Will Gottlieb
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said on Wednesday that Jaden Ivey (knee) is no longer experiencing pain.
Analysis: Ivey has not appeared in a game since February 11 as he continued to deal with persistent soreness in his left knee. The good news is that, according to Donovan, the pain is no longer an issue for the Bulls' guard. Ivey will travel with the team on its upcoming road trip, and there is hope that he'll be able to play again at some point this season. However, there is still no timeline for a return. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton available, Isaac Okoro ruled out
Wed, Mar 18, 2026, 12:27 PM
K.C. Johnson
Collin Sexton (leg) is available for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, while Isaac Okoro (knee) has been ruled out.
Analysis: While Sexton is back after a four-game absence, Okoro will miss his fifth straight. Sexton's return may result in fewer minutes for Rob Dillingham, while Leonard Miller should continue to start with Okoro unavailable. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro doubtful, Collin Sexton questionable
Tue, Mar 17, 2026, 9:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (knee) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with the Raptors, and Collin Sexton (leg) is questionable.
Analysis: Okoro is likely to miss a fifth straight game, while Sexton has a chance to take the court after missing four straight of his own. Leonard Miller should continue to see increased run while Okoro is out, while Rob Dillingham should be in line for more minutes while Sexton is sidelined. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones posts 17/5/5/2/1 stat line vs. Memphis
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 4:58 PM
Tre Jones tallied 17 points (7-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in Monday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: While his fantasy value since the All-Star break has been nowhere near that of teammate Josh Giddey, Jones is capable of putting up solid numbers when allowed to start. He played 28 minutes on Monday, shooting 6-of-7 from inside the arc while recording solid numbers in the other pertinent fantasy categories. Jones has played at least 28 minutes in each of his last six appearances, making him a worthwhile pickup in deep leagues. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey records 16/15/13/3 line vs. Memphis
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 4:58 PM
Josh Giddey accumulated 16 points (6-of-12 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 15 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals and two three-pointers in Monday's win over the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Counting Monday, Giddey has recorded triple-doubles in four of his last five games. Given the production and the Bulls' three wins in their last six games, there may be some concern that Giddey's playing time will decrease during the fantasy playoff weeks. Until that happens, fantasy managers need to continue to roll with Giddey. He has been close to a first-round player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. |
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Jalen Smith CHI starts Jones, Giddey, Buzelis, Miller, Smith
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 1:42 PM
Chicago Bulls
Tre Jones, Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Leonard Miller and Jalen Smith will start Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Smith is back after sitting out Friday's loss to the Clippers, and he's in the starting lineup. As a result, Nick Richards will be used in a reserve role, which cuts into his fantasy value. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (leg) downgraded to out vs. Memphis
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 12:22 PM
K.C. Johnson
Collin Sexton (leg) is out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Sexton will remain out for a fourth straight game. Rob Dillingham should continue to take on additional minutes off the bench, and he played well in the final two games of the Bulls' road trip. While not a safe streaming option, he may be worth a look in deep leagues due to the matchup and his recent production. |
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Jaden Ivey Jaden Ivey (knee) out at least one more week
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 10:08 AM
Michael Scotto
NBA insider Michael Scotto reports that Jaden Ivey (knee) will be re-evaluated in one week.
Analysis: Ivey and Anfernee Simons (wrist) will continue to miss time, allowing Rob Dillingham and Tre Jones to soak up extra playing time. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons (wrist) out at least 10 more days
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 9:59 AM
Michael Scotto
Anfernee Simons (wrist) will be re-evaluated in 10 days, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto.
Analysis: Simons' continued absence should free up more playing time for Rob Dillingham. Given the Bulls' record and with the end of the season fast approaching, it's possible Simons doesn't play again in 2025-26. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) out Monday vs. Grizzlies
Mon, Mar 16, 2026, 8:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (knee) is out for Monday's matchup with the Grizzlies.
Analysis: As expected, Okoro will sit out against Memphis, marking a fourth straight absence. Leonard Miller has nearly averaged a double-double in three straight starts, making Miller a worthwhile add off the waiver wire while he's with the first unit. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) removed from injury report
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 10:25 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is off the injury report for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Smith did not play in Friday's loss to the Clippers, resulting in Nick Richards moving into the starting lineup. A return to the bench would take away a significant chunk of Richards' fantasy value, but he's worth holding onto where there's a need for rebounds. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (leg) questionable vs. Memphis
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 10:23 AM
NBA Injury Report
Collin Sexton (leg) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Sexton has missed Chicago's last three games with a leg injury, resulting in more playing time for Rob Dllingham. Over the final two games of the Bulls' road trip, he totaled 24 points, nine rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and three three-pointers. While not a must-stream player since Josh Giddey and Tre Jones are available, Dillingham is worth a look in deep leagues. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) doubtful vs. Memphis
Sun, Mar 15, 2026, 10:20 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (knee) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Grizzlies.
Analysis: Okoro has missed Chicago's last three games, and the doubtful tag suggests that he's unlikely to play on Monday. Leonard Miller has moved into the starting lineup, hitting double figures in points in three straight games. He is worth streaming in deep leagues until Okoro returns. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones drops team-high 21 points vs. Clippers
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 7:39 PM
Tre Jones amassed 21 points (10-of-11 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), one rebound and two assists in Friday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: Jones, who has scored 18 points or more in three of his last four games, only missed one shot from the field in Friday's defeat. While the Bulls' guard did not offer the assist production that fantasy managers have come to expect, the scoring output is a good way to end Week 20. Chicago's three-game Week 21 includes a back-to-back, so there could be a night when Jones is in the lineup while Josh Giddey sits for injury management. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey rcords 20/11/10/2/1 stat line vs. LAC
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 7:37 PM
Josh Giddey accounted for 20 points (8-of-20 FGs), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Clippers.
Analysis: Giddey's triple-double on Friday was the 29th of his NBA career, moving him into the top-20 on the all-time list. After recording six turnovers in Thursday's loss to the Lakers, the Bulls' guard was responsible for just two on Friday. Since the All-Star break, Giddey has been close to a first-round player in eight-cat formats. The concern for fantasy managers at this point is back-to-backs, with the Bulls having another during Week 21. A three-game week could become two for Giddey, which would be unfortunate. |
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Nick Richards CHI starts Tre, Giddey, Buzelis, Miller, Richards
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 4:24 PM
NBA Lineups
Tre Jones, Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Leonard Miller and Nick Richards will start Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Guerschon Yabusele is available after sitting out Thursday's loss to the Lakers, but he won't be in the starting lineup. Richards receives the nod, which gives him a higher fantasy ceiling. The other four starters are unchanged, but Giddey's playing time could decrease after logging 40 minutes on Thursday. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (leg) downgraded to out vs. Clippers
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 3:17 PM
K.C. Johnson
Collin Sexton (leg) is out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Sexton will miss a third consecutive game with a leg injury. Rob Dillingham's playing time has increased, but he offers limited fantasy upside with Josh Giddey and Tre Jones available. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro downgraded to out vs. LAC
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 3:15 PM
K.C. Johnson
Jalen Smith (calf) and Isaac Okoro (knee) are out for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Smith and Okoro were initially listed as doubtful, so the status downgrades were expected. The former's absence coincides with Guerschon Yabusele's return, so he can fill the resulting void in the starting lineup. Okoro's absence means that Tre Jones should get another start. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (leg) doubtful vs. Clippers
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 10:08 AM
NBA Injury Report
Collin Sexton (leg) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis: Sexton has missed the Bulls' last two games with a leg injury and is likely to miss a third. Rob Dillingham's playing time has increased, but he's struggled to take advantage of the opportunity on most nights due partly to a lingering wrist injury. However, Dillingham was productive in Thursday's loss to the Lakers. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro doubtful Friday vs. LAC
Fri, Mar 13, 2026, 10:00 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) and Isaac Okoro (knee) are doubtful for Friday's matchup with the Clippers.
Analysis: Smith will likely get the night off due to right calf strain injury management, and Okoro will sit out another contest. With Guerschon Yabusele (foot) and Patrick Williams (ankle) listed as questionable, Nick Richards could see a huge boost in playing time. |
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