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Coby White White (calf) trending toward playing in opener
Sat, Oct 18, 2025, 11:19 AM
Joel Lorenzi
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Saturday that Coby White (calf) is trending toward being available for Wednesday's season opener against the Pistons.
Analysis: White strained his calf in August, and the hope was that he could return in time for the Bulls' preseason finale. He was unable to, but the guard did take some contact during a controlled scrimmage on Saturday. The plan is for White to get in more contact work on Monday and Tuesday, and he's on track to be available for Wednesday's opener. Given the time missed, fantasy managers should plan for White to be under a restriction of some kind. Tre Jones started Thursday's preseason finale and would retain that role if the Bulls decide to bring White off the bench. |
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Mac McClung Scotto: Bulls sign Mac McClung to contract
Fri, Oct 17, 2025, 10:35 AM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports the Bulls signed Mac McClung to a contract.
Analysis: The three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion has most recently been part of the Magic organization, plying his trade for the team's G League affiliate. Friday's reported transaction is interesting because the Bulls have filled all 15 of their standard contract and all three two-way contract slots. They would have to waive someone if McClung is on a standard deal. And if the plan is to send him to the G League, the Windy City Bulls will have to acquire McClung's rights from the Osceola Magic. Either way, this transaction does not impact fantasy basketball. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey has 14/7/9 line against Timberwolves
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 5:17 PM
Josh Giddey added 14 points (5-of-10 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), seven rebounds, nine assists and one steal against the Timberwolves on Thursday.
Analysis: After a slow first preseason game, Giddey got back on track and put together a nice four-game stretch to give himself some momentum heading into the regular season. In Thursday's finale, he reached double figures as a scorer and dished out a preseason-high in assists in the process. Giddey, in his second year as the Bulls' starting point guard, should be able to pick up where he left off in his first season. He remains a triple-double threat and could be a nice early-round target in fantasy drafts. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith tallies 15 points, five boards vs. MIN
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 5:08 PM
Jalen Smith finished Thursday's game against the Timberwolves with 15 points (5-of-9 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, three blocks and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Smith was one of seven Bulls players to score in double figures on Thursday. His 24 minutes marked the most of the preseason, which allowed him the opportunity to get up the necessary shot attempts to score in double figures for the first time all preseason. The fifth-year forward was equally as impressive on the defensive end, where he erased several Timberwolves shots at the rim. He'll likely return to a reserve role when the team is at full strength. |
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Tre Jones Bulls start Jones, Giddey, Matas, Smith, Vu?evi?
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 1:48 PM
Chicago Bulls
Tre Jones, Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith and Nikola Vu?evi? will start Thursday's exhibition against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: The Bulls have made multiple changes to the lineup that started Tuesday's loss to the Nuggets, with Jones and Smith replacing Ayo Dosunmu and Isaac Okoro. Chicago is still awaiting the return of Coby White, who has not played at all during the preseason due to a calf injury. If he's unable to play in the Bulls' season opener against Detroit on October 22, it's conceivable that Jones or Dosunmu fills the resulting void in the starting lineup. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) out Thursday vs. Minnesota
Thu, Oct 16, 2025, 12:29 PM
Will Gottlieb
Isaac Okoro (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Okoro is dealing with a sore knee and will not play in Chicago's preseason finale. The knee first became an issue during Tuesday's loss to the Nuggets, with the Bulls holding Okoro out for the entirety of the second half. Hopefully, he's healthy enough to contribute when Chicago opens the regular season on October 22 against the Pistons. That said, while Okoro can be an effective defender, he does not offer enough offensive value to impact fantasy basketball. |
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Josh Giddey Giddey pours in 25/9/6 line with three triples
Tue, Oct 14, 2025, 5:44 PM
Josh Giddey led the Bulls with 25 points (7-of-14 FGs), nine rebounds, six assists, one block and three three-pointers in a 124-117 loss to the Nuggets on Tuesday.
Analysis: Giddey's first preseason outing was a dud, but since then, he has reminded us why he's going in the third round in Yahoo! drafts. This game in particular is what fantasy managers are hoping to get from him often this season. If this level of well-rounded production is something Giddey is capable of providing consistently, he'll be worth the early selection. |
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Coby White Coby White (calf) won't play in preseason
Mon, Oct 13, 2025, 7:33 AM
K.C. Johnson
Coby White (calf) won't play in the preseason, but the expectation is that he will be ready to play on opening night against the Pistons.
Analysis: Coach Billy Donovan said the intent is to use the time between their final preseason game and the regular season opener to ramp White up and get him ready for game action. Tre Jones started the last two preseason games, but he will likely return to a reserve role when White is healthy. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey stuffs stat sheet in loss to Milwaukee
Sun, Oct 12, 2025, 3:48 PM
Josh Giddey delivered 14 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, a block and a triple across 24 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Bucks.
Analysis: Giddey stuffed the stat sheet with points, rebounds and assists in this one, tacking on a useful block and three-pointer in the process. The nightly triple-double threat should be a valuable option for fantasy managers in 2025-26, and his ADP has taken him as high as the third round in some drafts given his massive upside. |
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Ayo Dosunmu Ayo Dosunmu scores 16 off bench in win over Cavs
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 4:57 PM
Ayo Dosunmu tallied 16 points (6-of-14 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), four rebounds, one assist and one three-pointer in Thursday's win over the Cavaliers.
Analysis: For a second consecutive preseason game, Dosunmu came off the bench and logged a productive offensive outing. In Thursday's win, he led all Bulls players in field goal attempts and points in his 22 minutes, despite shooting 25.0 percent from beyond the arc. Dosunmu had a strong 2024-25 season when he was healthy and available to play. He looks to be in line for another solid campaign in his fifth NBA season. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey adds 14/7/6 line vs. Bulls on Thursday
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 4:54 PM
Josh Giddey finished Thursday's win over the Cavaliers with 14 points (5-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Giddey was much more aggressive in Thursday's contest against the Cavaliers than in Tuesday's. He got up more shots than any other Bulls starter, and although he didn't shoot efficiently, he finished as one of the team's top scorers on the evening in 22 minutes of game action. The fifth-year guard also made his usual impact as a scorer and rebounder, and appears to be ready for another strong fantasy basketball season. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones starts, dishes seven assists vs. Cavs
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 4:53 PM
Tre Jones logged 10 points (4-of-5 FGs), five rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two three-pointers in Thursday's preseason game against the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Jones earned his first start of the preseason and provided the Bulls with a well-rounded performance. The former San Antonio Spurs point guard had similar production on Thursday as the preseason opener, reaching double figures in scoring and impacting the game with a high steal total. He's impressed thus far and could end up being a nice backup option to projected starting guards Josh Giddey and Coby White during the regular season. |
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Tre Jones Chicago to start Tre, Josh, Matas, Zach, Isaac
Thu, Oct 9, 2025, 2:05 PM
Chicago Bulls
Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Zach Collins, Josh Giddey and Isaac Okoro will start Thursday vs. the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Tre Jones enters the Bulls' starting lineup for their second preseason game, replacing Kevin Huerter, while Zach Collins enters the starting lineup for Nikola Vucevic. Huerter will come off the Bulls' bench, where 10 players logged minutes on Tuesday. Chicago defeated Cleveland in the preseason opener and will look to earn its second victory. |
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Kevin Knox Scotto: Bulls sign Kevin Knox II
Wed, Oct 8, 2025, 12:04 PM
Michael Scotto
HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports the Bulls signed Kevin Knox II.
Analysis: Knox, the ninth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, is still looking to lock down a consistent home for himself in the league. He finished last season with the Warriors, making 14 appearances for the team after spending time in the G League. By signing Knox to an Exhibit 10 contract, the Bulls hold his G League rights. If waived, Knox would receive a bonus of $85,300 if he were to spend 60 days with the Bulls' G League affiliate. |
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Isaac Okoro CHI starting Giddey, Huerter, Okoro, Buzelis, Vuc
Tue, Oct 7, 2025, 1:06 PM
Will Gottlieb
Josh Giddey, Kevin Huerter, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vucevic will start against the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Coby White (calf) isn't playing, so it's unclear if Huerter or Okoro will end up as the fifth starter for Chicago this season. Huerter has more upside in fantasy basketball, but Okoro is the superior defender, which is much needed in this lineup. The hope is that White is available to play by the end of the preseason, so Huerter and Okoro could view the next few preseason games as a tryout for the final starting spot. |
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Patrick Williams Patrick Williams (ankle) injured during practice
Wed, Oct 1, 2025, 9:47 AM
Will Gottlieb
Patrick Williams (ankle) exited Wednesday's practice early due to injury.
Analysis: Williams rolled his ankle while planting his foot during a 5-on-5 segment of Wednesday's practice. Following the session, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said he did not believe the forward's injury was too serious. Williams finished the practice riding a stationary bike, which may be a positive sign regarding the severity of the injury. With the emergence of 2024 lottery pick Matas Buzelis during the post-trade deadline portion of last season, Williams will likely come off the bench this season. |
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Coby White White (calf) to be limited during training camp
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 11:38 AM
Will Gottlieb
Coby White (calf) will be limited during training camp and the preseason.
Analysis: The hope is that White will be able to suit up by the end of the preseason after suffering a calf strain in August. There's no reason to think this will impact his status for opening night at this point, but Kevin Huerter and Ayo Dosunmu should play extra minutes during the preseason. |
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Ayo Dosunmu Dosunmu (shoulder) cleared for full contact
Mon, Sep 29, 2025, 8:00 AM
Joe Cowley
Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) is a âfull goâ for practice and is cleared for contact.
Analysis: Reports from July suggested Dosunmu would be ready for the start of camp after his season ended early in March. With Josh Giddey now under contract, Dosunmu will likely start the year in a reserve role, though he will still play a significant role. It's good to see him healthy at this point, even if he won't make much of a fantasy impact, barring an injury to someone in front of him on the depth chart. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey inks 4-year, $100M deal with Bulls
Tue, Sep 9, 2025, 9:57 AM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that Josh Giddey has agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal to remain with the Bulls.
Analysis: One of the last big-name free agents left on the market, Giddey will remain with the team that traded for him a year ago and become one of its franchise cornerstones. In his first season with the Bulls, Giddey posted 14.6 points to go with career highs in rebounds (8.1), assists (7.2), steals (1.2) and three-pointers (1.5) across 70 appearances. |
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Josh Giddey Report: CHI offered Giddey four-year, $88M deal
Fri, Sep 5, 2025, 5:13 AM
NBA on ESPN
ESPN's Bobby Marks reported Thursday that the Bulls have increased their offer to restricted free agent Josh Giddey.
Analysis: Giddey is a restricted free agent, so the Bulls hold the leverage in their negotiations. While the team has reportedly increased its offer to Giddey from four years, $80 million to four years, $88 million, that still does not align with Giddey's hopes of a deal that would pay him an average annual salary of $30 million. According to Marks, the AAV of $22 million is on the low end for starting point guards. One option available to Giddey is to sign a one-year qualifying offer worth $11 million. Doing so would make him an unrestricted free agent next summer. Qualifying offers expire on October 1. From a fantasy standpoint, Giddey was close to a top-50 player last season and meshed well with fellow guard Coby White. |
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