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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro has 16 points, three threes in loss
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 5:05 PM
Isaac Okoro had 16 points (6-of-12 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), five rebounds, one assist and three three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Okoro missed the Bulls' last game before the All-Star break with left knee soreness, but returned for the game against the Raptors Thursday. The 25-year-old small forward had 16 points and made three three-pointers. It was a good offensive game for Okoro, but he isn't consistent enough to be worth rostering in most fantasy leagues. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey has five points in return from injury
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
Josh Giddey had five points (1-of-7 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block in Thursday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Giddey missed eight games prior to the All-Star break before returning with five points in Thursday's loss to the Bulls. The 23-year-old guard was understandably rusty given the amount of time off and managed to play only 21 minutes. The Bulls have two more games this week with a back-to-back against the Pistons on Saturday and Knicks on Sunday. |
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Anfernee Simons Anfernee Simons drops 20 points in loss Thursday
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 4:56 PM
Anfernee Simons had 20 points (7-of-18 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), one rebound, one assist and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Raptors.
Analysis: Simons started and played 31 minutes even with Josh Giddey back from a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old shooting guard had 20 points on 7-of-18 shooting from the field and four three-pointers. If you need volume scoring, Simons is your guy for the rest of the season. |
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Jalen Smith CHI starts Giddey, Simons, Okoro, Buzelis, Smith
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 1:40 PM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey, Anfernee Simons, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis and Jalen Smith will start Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Giddey, Okoro and Smith are back after missing time before the All-Star break due to injury. As a result of their returns, Collin Sexton, Patrick Williams and Guerschon Yabusele head to the bench. Simons and Buzelis are the holdovers from the quintet that started Chicago's February 11 loss to the Celtics. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) available vs. Toronto
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 12:23 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is available to play against the Raptors on Thursday.
Analysis: Smith will return to the floor for the first time since February 5, looking to pick up where he left off. Smith has scored in double figures in his last 12 appearances, showcasing his versatility both inside and outside the arc. He's also done a nice job on the glass over that time and should be considered a double-double threat on Thursday. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones (hamstring) available vs. Toronto
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 12:18 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tre Jones (hamstring) is available for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Jones is back after missing Chicago's last 11 games with a strained left hamstring. However, with the Bulls adding Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey, Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham at the trade deadline, along with Josh Giddey's return, there may not be enough room for Jones to affect fantasy basketball. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (hamstring) available Thursday
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 12:17 PM
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is available for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Giddey is set to return after missing the last eight Bulls games before the All-Star break due to a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old point guard was upgraded to probable Thursday afternoon, so his availability isn't a surprise. It's possible that Giddey is brought off the bench in his first game back, which would allow Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons to continue starting. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (hamstring) now probable vs. Toronto
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 7:31 AM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is probable to play against the Raptors on Thursday.
Analysis: Giddey, who missed Chicago's final eight games prior to the All-Star break, is now expected to return to the lineup after initially being listed as questionable. They brought him off the bench in his return following his most recent extended absence, which could happen again in this game. That could allow Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons to remain in the starting unit. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones (hamstring) upgraded to probable vs. TOR
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 7:26 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tre Jones (hamstring) is probable to play against the Raptors on Thursday.
Analysis: Jones was initially listed as questionable, but he is now expected to make his return from an 11-game absence in the Bulls' first game after the All-Star break. The backcourt looks quite different than it did when Jones last played, with Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons, Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham now in the mix. Jones may not be as productive as he was earlier in the season. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) removed from injury report
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 10:12 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (knee) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Okoro did not play in the Bulls' final game before the All-Star break, as he was dealing with a sore left knee. His return will likely push Patrick Williams back to the bench. Williams should only be rostered in dynasty leagues. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) probable vs. Toronto
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 10:09 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is probable for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Due to a strained right calf, Smith missed the Bulls' final three games before the All-Star break. If he's able to play on Thursday, that would likely mean fewer minutes for Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards. However, Smith is likely to be restricted in terms of playing time. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones (hamstring) questionable vs. Toronto
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 10:05 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tre Jones (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Due to a strained left hamstring, Jones has missed the Bulls' last 11 games. If he remains out on Thursday, the Bulls will avoid having too much of a logjam to deal with on the perimeter. Jones has been most useful this season when given extended minutes due to an injury to another player. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (hamstring) questionable vs. Toronto
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 10:03 AM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Raptors.
Analysis: Giddey has missed Chicago's last eight games with a strained left hamstring. If he's able to play on Thursday, the Bulls' guard will likely be under a minutes restriction. Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons were the starting guards for Chicago's last game before the break, and Jaden Ivey has also made starts since joining the Bulls. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton starts, scores 15 points vs. Boston
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 4:11 PM
Collin Sexton recorded 15 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer in Wednesday's loss to the Celtics.
Analysis: There was some confusion about the Bulls' starting lineup ahead of Wednesday's game, but ultimately Sexton started. He had a decent night, but not the kind of performance that would change many minds regarding his fantasy value. Jaden Ivey came off the bench against the Celtics, finishing with 10 points, three rebounds, four assists, one block and one three-pointer in 29 minutes. Both players are deep-league options at best moving forward. |
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Patrick Williams CHI starting Sexton, Simons, P-Will, Buzelis, Yabu
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 1:14 PM
NBA Lineups
Collin Sexton, Anfernee Simons, Patrick Williams, Matas Buzelis and Guerschon Yabusele will start against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Analysis: Williams will replace Isaac Okoro (knee) in the starting unit for Chicago's final game before the All-Star break. The other change to the starting unit is that Sexton will start, which pushes Jaden Ivey to the bench. Ivey should still play a significant role as a reserve. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) ruled out vs. Boston
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 11:42 AM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (knee) has been ruled out against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Analysis: Okoro was a late addition to the injury report and will now miss a game for the first time since early December. Patrick Williams is the likely candidate to replace him in the starting unit, though Chicago will have to rely on smaller lineups in this game. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones (hamstring) to remain out vs. Boston
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 11:41 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tre Jones (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Jones has now missed Chicago's last 11 games with a strained left hamstring. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) also out, the Bulls have relied on a starting backcourt of Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons, with Collin Sexton coming off the bench. Expect more of the same against the Celtics. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) downgraded to out vs. Boston
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 11:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is out for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Smith will miss a third consecutive game with a strained right calf. While Guerschon Yabusele has replaced him in the starting lineup, Nick Richards has been more productive despite coming off the bench. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (hamstring) ruled out vs. Boston
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 11:38 AM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Analysis: Giddey will remain sidelined for an eighth straight game, which will keep him out through the All-Star break. Anfernee Simons and Jaden Ivey will continue to start in the backcourt, with Collin Sexton filling out the reserve minutes. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) now questionable Wednesday
Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 4:54 AM
Isaac Okoro (knee) was downgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis: Okoro was added to the injury report Wednesday morning with left knee soreness. The 25-year-old small forward is questionable for the game against the Celtics. With Josh Giddey, Tre Jones and Jalen Smith all listed as doubtful, the Bulls could be severely shorthanded on Wednesday. |
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