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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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Leonard Miller Leonard Miller adds 15 points Thursday vs. LAL
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 8:01 PM
Leonard Miller added 15 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: Miller logged 31 minutes on Thursday, which was enough to score in double figures for a second straight game and finish one rebound shy of back-to-back double-doubles. The third-year forward has seen his opportunities increase in his short tenure in Chicago following a midseason trade from Minnesota. So far, he's showing potential to be a double-double threat if the minutes are high enough. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey has 27/8/15 line in loss to Lakers
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 7:46 PM
Josh Giddey logged 27 points (10-of-17 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, 15 assists, two steals and six three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: The Bulls had a fine night on the offensive end, as they were carried by their do-it-all point guard. Giddey shot the ball with extreme confidence from beyond the arc and was masterful as a playmaker en route to his 23rd double-double of the season. He did commit six turnovers, but was otherwise very productive from a fantasy standpoint. He's now tallied three straight double-doubles with a chance for a fourth consecutive on Friday against the Clippers. |
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Tre Jones CHI starts Jones, Giddey, Buzelis, Miller, Smith
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 4:13 PM
NBA Lineups
Tre Jones, Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Leonard Miller and Jalen Smith will start Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: The Bulls won't have Guerschon Yabusele for Thursday's game, as he's out with a sore left foot. As a result, they're going smaller, with Jones returning to the starting lineup. This change also shifts Smith down a position, as he'll serve as the starting center. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (ankle) available vs. Los Angeles
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:19 PM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (ankle) is available to play against the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Giddey was initially listed as probable, and he has now been cleared to suit up. He has recorded a triple-double in two straight games and in three of his last four appearances and will look to keep that going in this one. |
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Patrick Williams Patrick Williams (ankle) ruled out vs. Los Angeles
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:16 PM
K.C. Johnson
Patrick Williams (ankle) has been ruled out against the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Williams was downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day, and he has now officially been ruled out. This will be his sixth absence in Chicago's last seven games, which means Nick Richards should continue to take on extra minutes off the bench. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) downgraded to out vs. Lakers
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:13 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Okoro remains out for another game, which means Jalen Smith will get another start, raising his fantasy ceiling. Smith should be rostered in 12-team formats now that he's healthy. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) available vs. Los Angeles
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:12 PM
K.C. Johnson
Jalen Smith (calf) is available to play against the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Smith was downgraded to questionable earlier in the day, but he will suit up against Los Angeles. He recorded a double-double in Tuesday's win over the Warriors as a starter and will look to remain productive in a similar role in this outing. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (leg) ruled out vs. Los Angeles
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:06 PM
K.C. Johnson
Collin Sexton (leg) has been ruled out against the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Sexton will miss a second straight game with the same injury that caused him to exit early on Sunday. Rob Dillingham should continue to take on extra minutes off the bench, though he hasn't produced much value in an extended role. |
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Patrick Williams Williams (ankle) downgraded to doubtful
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 8:56 AM
Patrick Williams (ankle) and Guerschon Yabusele (foot soreness) are doubtful for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Both players were downgraded to doubtful, which is never a good sign this close to tip-off. With Jalen Smith (calf) also downgraded to questionable, the Bulls could be really shorthanded in the front court. That would leave lots of minutes for Nick Richards and then the Bulls' full complement of guards. |
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Jalen Smith Smith (calf) now questionable for Thursday
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 8:47 AM
Jalen Smith (calf) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Smith had been listed as probable, so a downgrade this close to game time is never a great sign. The Bulls have another game on Friday, so it seems likely that Smith will sit this one out, which will give Nick Richards a much larger role. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) probable vs. Lakers
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 3:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Smith played 34 minutes in Tuesday's overtime win over the Warriors, recording a double-double despite shooting 3-of-13 from the field. The Bulls play on Thursday and Friday, so Smith may not be available for the second game of the back-to-back if he plays against the Lakers. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton, Patrick Williams questionable
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 2:52 PM
NBA Lineups
Collin Sexton (leg) and Patrick Williams (ankle) are questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Sexton and Williams were held out of Tuesday's win over the Warriors, resulting in more minutes for Rob Dillingham and Nick Richards. Chicago went with an eight-man rotation against Golden State, and they may have to do so again if Sexton and Williams can't play. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) questionable vs. Lakers
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 2:30 PM
Isaac Okoro (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: While Okoro has not done enough to merit rostering in most fantasy leagues, he is a starter when healthy. Jalen Smith, who offers a higher fantasy ceiling, moved into the starting lineup with Okoro out for Tuesday's win over the Warriors and played 34 minutes. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (ankle) listed as probable vs. Lakers
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 2:26 PM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Giddey returned to the Bulls' lineup on Tuesday after a one-game absence, logging 43 minutes in an overtime win over the Warriors. With the Bulls also playing on Friday, there's a chance that Giddey gets a night off at some point. Tre Jones, who can still provide solid fantasy value when coming off the bench, is the player most impacted by Giddey's availability. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones finishes OT victory with 22 points
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 6:59 PM
Tre Jones produced 22 points (10-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Despite being moved to the bench for Tuesday's game, Jones remained productive. The 22 points were the most he's scored in a game since January 13, when he dropped 34 in a loss to the Rockets. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was another good night for those who have Jones on their fantasy rosters. Even if he continues to come off the bench, Jones has been effective enough to merit rostering in 14-team leagues. |
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