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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey, Tre Jones out Wednesday vs. Celtics
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 9:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Tre Jones (hamstring) are out for Wednesday's matchup with the Celtics.
Analysis: Both players are dealing with left hamstring strains, and neither are expected to take the court against Boston. Collin Sexton is the most obvious beneficiary of these absences, and Jaden Ivey will earn some extra run, too. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) doubtful Wednesday vs. BOS
Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 9:29 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is doubtful for Wednesday's matchup with the Celtics.
Analysis: Smith is still dealing with a right calf strain, and it will keep him out for a third straight contest. Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will fill in at center until Smith returns. |
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Nick Richards Nick Richards records 12 points, five âstocks'
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 4:15 PM
Nick Richards accounted for 12 points (4-of-7 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), six rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks in Monday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: Making his second appearance as a Bull, Richards once again came off the bench on Monday. And the 2020 second-round pick has taken advantage of his opportunity in Chicago. In two games, Richards has totaled 26 points, 13 rebounds, three steals and three blocks. Guerschon Yabusele (three points, two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in 22 minutes) once again stepped in for the injured Jalen Smith, but deep league managers should not sleep on Richards, especially after the All-Star break. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton chips in with 21 points vs. Brooklyn
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 4:14 PM
Collin Sexton finished Monday's loss to the Nets with 21 points (7-of-18 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Sexton hasn't needed much time to figure out where he can get his shots in Chicago. After putting up 14 in his Bulls' debut on Saturday, he attempted 18 on Monday. Chicago not having Josh Giddey or Tre Jones due to injury has freed up additional opportunities for the healthy guards, and Sexton can certainly get his points under those circumstances. He isn't going to offer much value outside of points, but he may be worth streaming in deep leagues on Wednesday if Giddey and Jones remain out. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons drops team-high 23 points vs. BKN
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 4:13 PM
Anfernee Simons recorded 23 points (10-of-17 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two three-pointers in Monday's loss to the Nets.
Analysis: Having scored 15 points in his Bulls' debut on Saturday, Simons recorded his first 20-point game on Monday. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was a solid night at the office for the guard. However, Simons was also responsible for five turnovers, which takes away some of the luster from that stat line. As long as the Bulls remain without Josh Giddey (hamstring), Simons will continue to have a high usage. The Bulls visit Boston, where Simons began this season, on Wednesday in their final game before the All-Star break. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones (hamstring) downgraded to out vs. BKN
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 12:07 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tre Jones (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Jones will miss a tenth straight game on Monday has be continues to recover from a strained left hamstring. With the Bulls' additions at the trade deadline and Collin Sexton now part of the bench unit, Jones' absence won't have a significant impact on fantasy basketball. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) remains out vs. Brooklyn
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 12:05 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) has been ruled out against the Nets on Monday.
Analysis: This will be a second straight absence for Smith, who also missed Saturday's game against Denver. Guerschon Yabusele started in his place in that game, with Nick Richards filling out the reserve minutes. Yabusele should remain a starter for at least one more game. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (hamstring) downgraded to out vs. BKN
Mon, Feb 9, 2026, 12:04 PM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is out for Monday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Initially doubtful for Monday's game, Giddey will be sidelined for a seventh consecutive contest with a strained left hamstring. Since the trade deadline, the Bulls have started Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons in the backcourt. That's unlikely to change against the Nets. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) questionable vs. Brooklyn
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 8:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is questionable for Monday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Smith missed Saturday's loss to the Nuggets with a strained right calf. Guerschon Yabusele played 26 minutes as his replacement in the starting lineup, with Nick Richards playing 19 minutes off the bench in his Bulls' debut. That will likely be the rotation on Monday if Smith remains out. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones (hamstring) doubtful vs. Brooklyn
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 8:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tre Jones (hamstring) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Jones is on track to miss a tenth straight game with a strained left hamstring. With the Bulls having added Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton at the trade deadline, it will be challenging for Jones to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball once he's cleared to play. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (hamstring) doubtful vs. Brooklyn
Sun, Feb 8, 2026, 8:34 AM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Nets.
Analysis: Giddey is on track to miss a seventh straight game as he continues to recover from a strained left hamstring. The Bulls have gone with a starting backcourt of Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons since the trade deadline, and that's likely to remain the case on Monday. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons has 15/4/6 line in loss to Nuggets
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 5:10 PM
Anfernee Simons had 15 points (5-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, six assists and three three-pointers in Saturday's loss to the Nuggets.
Analysis: Simons didn't have as good of a game as his Bulls debut where he had 22 points, but his 15-point effort was still encouraging for fantasy managers. The 26-year-old shooting guard played the most minutes, took the most shots and had the most assists on the Bulls. Simons is widely available in Yahoo! leagues and should be worth rostering in most leagues for the rest of the season. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) downgraded to out vs. Denver
Sat, Feb 7, 2026, 12:25 PM
Joel Lorenzi
Jalen Smith (calf) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Smith is out after straining his right calf during Thursday's loss to the Raptors. His absence means the Bulls will have to rely on Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards, with the latter making his first appearance since being acquired from the Bucks. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) questionable vs. Denver
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 10:49 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Smith was limited to 24 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Raptors, which factored into Guerschon Yabusele playing 33 minutes off the bench in his Bulls' debut. Chicago would rely on Yabusele even more on Saturday if Smith can't play, and Nick Richards will also be available. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones (hamstring) to remain out vs. Denver
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 10:46 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tre Jones (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Saturday's game will be the ninth that Jones has missed, having last appeared in a game on January 22. With the Bulls adding Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons and Collin Sexton to the roster at the trade deadline, there's little to gain from holding onto Jones in most fantasy leagues. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (hamstring) ruled out vs. Denver
Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 10:28 AM
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is out for Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
Analysis: Giddey was initially questionable for Wednesday's loss to the Raptors, but did not play, which led to rotation minutes off the bench for Yuki Kawamura and Mac McClung. Jaden Ivey, who started his Bulls debut, is the player to target if he's sitting on the waiver wire, and Collin Sexton will also be available on Saturday. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons scores 22 points in Bulls debut
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 4:34 PM
Anfernee Simons accounted for 22 points (8-of-15 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, one block and six three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: A reserve during his time with the Celtics, Simons is back in a starting role with his trade to Chicago. While it's clear that he and Jaden Ivey have work to do in establishing their on-court chemistry, Simons had a productive night in Toronto. Despite the decreased role in Boston, he remained rostered in 75 percent of Yahoo! leagues. Those who stuck it out with Simons have a good chance of being rewarded for their patience. |
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Jaden Ivey Jaden Ivey posts 13 points, six assists vs. TOR
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 4:34 PM
Jaden Ivey finished Thursday's loss to the Raptors with 13 points (5-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, six assists, three steals and three three-pointers.
Analysis: In his Bulls' debut, Ivey logged 33 minutes, a far cry from the playing time that he was getting in Detroit. While the move to the Windy City means that he'll likely miss out on a chance to compete for a championship this season, it does allow Ivey to show that he can run a team. He's rostered in 16 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but that number should increase with Ivey now in Chicago. |
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Anfernee Simons CHI starts Simons, Ivey, Okoro, Buzelis, Smith
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 1:09 PM
NBA Lineups
Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis and Jalen Smith will start Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Ivey and Simons will make their Bulls' debuts on Thursday, and they'll do so as starters. Chicago traded Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu in separate trades before the deadline, opening up spots for Ivey and Simons. Also, Guerschon Yabusele is available despite his trade from the Knicks being executed late Wednesday night. |
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Nick Richards Nick Richards rerouted to Bulls for Ousmane Dieng
Thu, Feb 5, 2026, 8:53 AM
Shams Charania
Bucks have traded Nick Richards to the Bulls in exchange for Ousmane Dieng.
Analysis: Richards was rerouted from Milwaukee after initially being traded from Phoenix. The initial trade was expanded to include Dieng, with the first deal sending Richards and Nigel Hayes-Davis to the Bucks for Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey. Chicago traded Nikola Vucevic already, so Richards will be in the center rotation alongside Jalen Smith and Zach Collins. Smith should start, but he may not be the coveted option for the rest of the season that managers were hoping he would be if Richards takes away some of his minutes. |
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