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Coby White Coby White (calf) questionable vs. Miami
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 10:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (calf) is questionable to play against the Heat on Saturday.
Analysis: White continues to manage this calf injury, but he has been available for the past two weeks. If something changes this weekend, with Chicago playing in Miami on both Saturday and Sunday, Kevin Huerter and Ayo Dosunmu would take on extra minutes. |
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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? (rest) doubtful Saturday vs. Miami
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 10:04 AM
NBA Injury Report
Nikola Vu?evi? (rest) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Saturday's game is the first of two in as many nights that the Bulls will play in Miami, so they're unlikely to have Vooch for one of them. Rookie Lachlan Olbrich, who has spent most of his time in the G League, is not on the injury report, so he should be available to play rotation minutes. However, he is not worth the streaming risk. The best-case scenario for the Bulls is that Jalen Smith (calf) will be available after leaving Thursday's loss to the Heat in the second quarter. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) questionable Saturday vs. MIA
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 9:59 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Smith started Thursday's loss to the Heat for the injured Josh Giddey, but he was forced to leave before halftime due to tightness in his right calf. If Smith and Giddey remain out on Saturday, Ayo Dosunmu is the player most likely to fill the void. He would be worth streaming in that role. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (hamstring) questionable Saturday
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 9:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Giddey was held out of Thursday's loss to the Heat. While Jalen Smith moved into the starting lineup, he exited during the first half due to a calf injury. Ayo Dosunmu started the third quarter, and he would likely retain that role if Giddey and Smith can't play on Saturday. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter hits four triples, scores 15 points
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 4:45 PM
Kevin Huerter accounted for 15 points (5-of-12 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Heat.
Analysis: The lone negative for Huerter was the overall field-goal percentage, as he knocked down four triples and recorded his first double-double of the season. However, there's a reason Red Velvet is rostered in only nine percent of Yahoo! leagues. If Josh Giddey (hamstring) remains out and Jalen Smith (calf) can't play on Saturday in Miami, there would be a little more room for Huerter to contribute offensively. However, that would be enough to make a player worth streaming in most leagues. |
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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? records 15 points, 10 rebounds
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 4:45 PM
Nikola Vu?evi? finished Thursday's loss to the Heat with 15 points (6-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: While Vu?evi? recorded his 19th double-double of the season, he struggled offensively. In addition to the poor shooting, there were a few instances when teammates passed the ball elsewhere instead of allowing their starting center to take advantage of a mismatch. That led to a frustrated Vu?evi? grabbing the dry eraseboard during a fourth-quarter timeout to show his teammates what was happening. We'll see if that affects Vu?evi?'s production when the Bulls visit the Heat on Saturday and Sunday. |
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Ayo Dosunmu Ayo Dosunmu scores 19 second-half points vs. MIA
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 4:44 PM
Ayo Dosunmu finished Thursday's loss to the Heat with 23 points (8-of-16 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer.
Analysis: After scoring just four points in the first half, Dosunmu had an outstanding second half for the Bulls. Inserted into the lineup due to Jalen Smith's early exit with right calf tightness, Dosunmu scored 19 points in the second half, shooting 6-of-9 from the field. Add in the rebounds and assists, and the Bulls' guard provided excellent value in his 31 minutes. Dosunmu's role for Saturday's rematch in Miami depends on the availability of Smith and Josh Giddey (hamstring), with the latter not playing on Thursday. If both sit, Ayo will be worth streaming. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) will not return Thursday
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 3:23 PM
Joel Lorenzi
Jalen Smith (calf) will not return to Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Smith, who started Thursday's game with Josh Giddey (hamstring) unavailable, logged 15 first-half minutes before being ruled out for the rest of the night with right calf tightness. He finishes with 11 points (4-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds and one three-pointer. Ayo Dosunmu was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter. |
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Jalen Smith CHI starts White, Okoro, Buzelis, Smith, Vu?evi?
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 1:45 PM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith and Nikola Vu?evi? will start Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: The Bulls won't have Josh Giddey (hamstring) for Thursday's game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. They'll go back to the lineup they used when Giddey was being brought off the bench as part of his minutes restriction, with Smith starting alongside Vooch. In this role, âStixâ is worth rostering in deep leagues. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (hamstring) ruled out vs. Miami
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 12:21 PM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Heat on Thursday.
Analysis: Giddey returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday, but he will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back, which isn't surprising after an 11-game absence. Jalen Smith could return to the starting lineup, though Ayo Dosunmu should also see a bump in minutes. |
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Josh Giddey Giddey (hamstring) is questionable on Thursday
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 8:34 AM
Josh Giddey is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat with left hamstring strain injury management.
Analysis: Giddey has been back for four games and just moved back into the starting lineup on Wednesday; however, it seems like the Bulls may decide to hold him out for the second leg of a back-to-back in order to make sure they don't push his hamstring too quickly. With Tre Jones also sidelined, Ayo Dosunmu will likely see more minutes, and Jalen Smith could move back into the starting lineup. |
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Ayo Dosunmu Ayo Dosunmu scores 19 points off bench vs. IND
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:13 PM
Ayo Dosunmu logged 19 points (8-of-15 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds and four assists in Wednesday's loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: Dosunmu followed a strong outing in the loss to the Lakers with another productive game on Wednesday, despite his contributions coming in a loss. In 29 minutes of game action, he was both aggressive and efficient with his shot, tallying nearly 20 points on the evening. Poor three-point shooting ultimately held him back. Yet, Dosunmu was solid as a rebounder and passer in this contest, which isn't always the case. He put together a nice line off the bench and is capable of logging another on Thursday against the Heat. |
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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? has 25/9/4/1/2 line vs. Indiana
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:00 PM
Nikola Vu?evi? produced 25 points (10-of-17 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, four assists, one steal, two blocks and three three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Pacers.
Analysis: Vu?evi? contributed in many ways during Chicago's three-point loss to Indiana. Of the many things he did well, his scoring and three-point shooting arguably rank at the top ??" his touch both in and outside the arc was enough to lead the Bulls in scoring. The veteran center also did good work on the glass and was active on the defensive end, recording three stocks. Vu?evi?'s all-around effort didn't lead to a win for Chicago, but his production was certainly useful for those fantasy managers who have him on their rosters. |
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Josh Giddey CHI starts Giddey, White, Okoro, Buzelis, Vu?evi?
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 12:44 PM
NBA Lineups
Josh Giddey, Coby White, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vu?evi? will start Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: After coming off the bench in his first three games back from a strained hamstring, Giddey is in the starting lineup. His promotion comes at the expense of Jalen Smith, whose playing time will likely decrease. However, since the Bulls are light on frontcourt depth, deep-league managers who were streaming Smith should hold onto him. |
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Zach Collins Zach Collins (toe) to be evaluated in two weeks
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 11:42 AM
K.C. Johnson
Zach Collins (toe) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Analysis: Collins has been out since late December, and a return to action does not appear to be on the horizon. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said on Wednesday that the 6-foot-11 forward/center is still in a walking boot and he'll be re-evaluated in two weeks. The Bulls will continue to rely on Nikola Vu?evi? and Jalen Smith, with the latter having recently moved into the starting lineup. |
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Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vu?evi? has 18/11 double-double vs. Lakers
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 5:52 PM
Nikola Vu?evi? amassed 18 points (6-of-10 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), 11 rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer in the loss to the Lakers on Monday.
Analysis: Vu?evi? and the Bulls saw their four-game win streak end on Monday, but that didn't prevent the veteran center from finishing with a productive stat line. In 31 minutes, he was the only player in Monday's game to secure double-digit rebounds. And with a handful of assists, Vu?evi? finished as one of Chicago's most productive passers. He made his usual contributions as a scorer, as well, allowing him to finish the night with a good amount of fantasy production. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey posts 19/6/7 line off bench vs. Lakers
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 5:45 PM
Josh Giddey added 19 points (6-of-14 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), six rebounds, seven assists and three three-pointers in the loss to the Lakers on Monday.
Analysis: Giddey came off the bench for the third straight game on Monday and logged one of his well-rounded performances that we've grown accustomed to. The fifth-year guard led the Bulls in assists and came within one point of being the third Bulls player to tally 20 points on Monday. Nonetheless, his scoring uptick against the Lakers was encouraging, considering the four-point performance he had against the Celtics on Saturday. As Giddey continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury, fantasy managers should expect him to round all the way back into form. |
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Coby White Coby White scores 23, hits five triples vs. Lakers
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 5:33 PM
Coby White added 23 points (8-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, six assists, one steal and five three-pointers in the loss to the Lakers on Monday.
Analysis: White was one of six Bulls players to score in double figures on Monday, with his total being the highest on the team. In addition to leading Chicago players in scoring, he also led them in three-pointers and was second in assists on the evening. White has quietly scored the ball well over the past five games ??" in that time, he's recorded over 20 points in each game, and is averaging 5.2 three-pointers. Although the Bulls' winning streak was snapped at four games on Monday, White should continue to play a prominent role and serve as a versatile scorer going forward. |
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Coby White White propels Bulls to fourth straight victory
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 4:33 PM
Coby White led the Bulls to a 114-111 win over the Celtics on Saturday, amassing 22 points (6-of-16 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), one rebound and seven assists over 32 minutes.
Analysis: White paced Chicago's offense throughout the contest ??" knocking down five of their 21 three-pointers on the night ??" but opted to dish to teammate Kevin Huerter in the corner for a go-ahead trey with 0.2 seconds left in regulation. The 25-year-old scoring guard has been scorching hot over the past week, leading Chicago to four straight wins, averaging 23.8 points during that span. The Bulls are in line for a busy four-game week that includes showdowns against the Lakers and Pacers before a double dip against the Heat. |
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Jalen Smith Smith falls just shy of double-double in victory
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 4:30 PM
Jalen Smith contributed 14 points (6-of-10 FGs) and nine rebounds over 27 minutes in Saturday's win over the Celtics.
Analysis: It doesn't show up from a fantasy perspective, but Smith played a pivotal role from a defensive and rebounding standpoint in the second half, helping Chicago pull out a narrow victory. The 25-year-old big man fell one rebound shy of a double-double and also knocked down a pair of three-pointers. He's graded out as a borderline top-100 overall fantasy contributor over the past two weeks, averaging 13.3 points and 9.1 boards over his last seven games. |
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