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Ayo Dosunmu Dosunmu (shoulder) expects to be ready for camp Thu, Jul 31, 2025, 7:57 AM Chicago Tribune Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) expects to be ready for the start of training camp in late September. Analysis: Dosunmu underwent left shoulder surgery in March and was given a recovery timeline of four to six months. According to Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune, the Bulls guard said at a recent charity event that he's feeling good and expects to be a full go when training camp opens in late September. âI feel great,â Dosunmu said, according to the Tribune. âI feel right on schedule if not ahead. I'm just excited for these next couple of months to really get in even better shape and be able to go out there.â He was cleared for full contact in July and will factor into Chicago's rotation as a starter or as the first guard off the bench. Dosunmu offered 11th-round value in nine-cat formats when healthy and will be worth grabbing with a late-round pick in standard leagues.
Josh Giddey Report: Bulls, Giddey separated by '$8-10 million' Mon, Jul 28, 2025, 5:18 AM Chicago Sun-Times Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports the Bulls and restricted free agent Josh Giddey are $8-10 million apart in their negotiations. Analysis: Giddey is one of the notable restricted free agents who has been unable to negotiate a deal this offseason. While the point guard and the Bulls are mutually interested in continuing their partnership after a solid 2024-25 season, the money remains a sticking point. According to Cowley, Giddey's camp went into last season hoping for a deal on par with the one Jalen Suggs received from the Magic, playing an average annual salary of $30 million. The Bulls took a more cautious approach, possibly impacted by Patrick Williams' disappointing play after receiving a surprising extension worth $90 million. Giddey can sign his qualifying offer worth $11 million, which would allow him to go into unrestricted free agency next summer, but that may be viewed as a âlast resort.â Staying in Chicago would be best for Giddey's fantasy value after finishing last season as a top-60 player in nine-cat formats.
Tre Jones Shams: Bulls, Tre Jones agree to three-year deal Mon, Jun 30, 2025, 1:02 PM Shams Charania ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Bulls and G Tre Jones have agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal. Analysis: Acquired from the Spurs just before the February trade deadline, Jones will remain in the Windy City for the foreseeable future. With Josh Giddey a restricted free agent, the Bulls have secured a point guard in case they lose their starter. Jones started nine of the 18 games he played for Chicago last season, averaging 11.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 25.3 minutes. Jones was most effective as a streamer in fantasy leagues, and that would only change in 2025-26 if the Bulls were to lose Giddey.
Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro heading to Chicago for Lonzo Ball Sat, Jun 28, 2025, 5:14 AM Shams Charania Isaac Okoro has been traded to the Bulls in exchange for Lonzo Ball. Analysis: Okoro has been a solid wing defender for Cleveland since they drafted him with the No. 5 pick in 2020. Now, he'll get a fresh start in Chicago, where he'll join a crowded wing rotation. Kevin Huerter was the starting small forward at the end of last season, and the Bulls just added Noa Essengue in the draft. Okoro will likely be a reserve wing that helps out the defense, but he's never been much of a contributor in fantasy basketball.
Josh Giddey Report: CHI tenders qualifying offer to Giddey Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 11:01 AM Real GM Bulls tendered a qualifying offer to G Josh Giddey. Analysis: Chicago's decision to tender a qualifying offer to Giddey means he will be a restricted free agent on June 30. Thanks to this move, the Bulls can match any offer sheet the guard may sign with another team. Chicago can also offer Giddey more money and years than any other team interested in signing him. In his first season with the team, Giddey established good on-court chemistry with Coby White and recorded career-best averages in rebounds, assists, steals and three-pointers. Staying in Chicago would give Giddey a higher fantasy ceiling, potentially providing top-50 value.
Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vucevic a potential trade piece for Bulls Wed, May 28, 2025, 9:50 AM Sam Amico NBA writer Sam Amico reports the Bulls are willing to trade Nikola Vucevic this summer. Analysis: With DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine gone from the Windy City, the final piece of Chicago's âbig threeâ could finally be on the move. The Bulls will surely have no shortage of suitors for Vucevic, a player who can consistently get 20/10 with a handful of assists and a three-pointer or two. Keep an eye on the Lakers as a potential trade partner, as they desperately need help in the frontcourt.
Lonzo Ball Lonzo Ball (wrist) won't require offseason surgery Thu, Apr 17, 2025, 6:08 AM K.C. Johnson Lonzo Ball (wrist) said he won't need surgery. Analysis: Ball said he is excited for his âfirst normal offseason in awhile.â He has been plagued by numerous injuries but was able to play 35 games during the 2024-25 season after not playing at all during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. Ball was sidelined for all of March and April, but since he won't require any procedure during the offseason, he should be ready to go for training camp.
Josh Giddey Josh Giddey says hand injury will be ânon-issue' Thu, Apr 17, 2025, 5:35 AM K.C. Johnson Josh Giddey said his hand injury will be a ânon-issueâ next season. Analysis: Giddey said his plan is simply to rest it. Prior to Wednesday's play-in loss, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that Giddey had a torn muscle in his right hand. He played through it and delivered 25 points and 10 rebounds in Chicago's final game of the season. The injury shouldn't be a factor in Giddey's quest for a new contract this summer as he enters restricted free agency. There is a good chance that he remains with the Bulls. That would be great news for his fantasy value as he is coming off the best season of his career.
Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter scores 10 points in finale vs. Miami Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 4:38 PM Kevin Huerter recorded 10 points (3-of-7 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), one rebound, one assist, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in 32 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Heat. Analysis: âRed Velvetâ provided limited production in Wednesday's defeat, which included a 1-of-4 night from beyond the arc. The three âstocksâ were solid, but Chicago needed more from Huerter on a night when the team scored a season-low 90 points. After being traded to the Bulls in early February, Huerter was a 10th-round player in nine-cat formats, spending considerable time in the starting lineup. However, those starts were made possible by injuries to Lonzo Ball and Tre Jones. Huerter has one season remaining on his contract and should be in the rotation. However, a healthy Ball likely pushes him to the bench, especially if the Bulls re-sign Josh Giddey.
Nikola Vucevic Nikola Vucevic records 16/12/1/1/2 line vs. Miami Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 4:25 PM Nikola Vucevic accumulated 16 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and two three-pointers in 38 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Heat. Analysis: Vucevic's 2024-25 season ended on Wednesday, with the Bulls center recording his 46th double-double. One of the most surprising players in fantasy basketball, Vooch was a top-20 player in nine-cat formats while sitting just outside the top-30 in eight-cat. Vucevic has been a relatively safe option for most of his time in Chicago, hovering around the top-50. As good as this season was for him fantasy-wise, managers should not go into drafts expecting Vucevic to offer value in 2025-26 on par with this season.
Coby White Coby White tallies 17 points, seven turnovers Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 4:19 PM Coby White accounted for 17 points (5-of-20 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, two steals and three three-pointers in 42 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Heat. Analysis: One of the league's hottest players since the All-Star break, White had a rough night in Chicago's season finale. In addition to shooting 25 percent from the field, he was responsible for a team-worst seven turnovers. The Heat harassed White throughout, one reason why Chicago finished with a season-low point total. White exceeded his Yahoo! ADP (85) in eight- and nine-cat formats for the season, performing one round better in the former. He'll remain an offensive focal point for the Bulls in 2025-26, which makes him worthy of a middle-round pick in most league formats.
Josh Giddey Josh Giddey scores team-high 25 points in defeat Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 4:15 PM Shams Charania Josh Giddey logged 40 minutes in Wednesday's loss to the Heat, scoring 25 points (9-of-21 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs) with 10 rebounds, four assists, one block and two three-pointers. Analysis: Giddey's first season in Chicago ended disappointingly, despite him recording a double-double. Unsurprisingly, being defended by Bam Adebayo to begin Wednesday's game was problematic for the Bulls point guard, who was also dealing with a hand injury. ESPN's Shams Charania reported before the game that Giddey has a torn muscle in his right (shooting) hand, something he's dealt with for the past month. Losing on Wednesday means he can get that taken care of, and restricted free agency will be interesting. Giddey's likely raised his value after this season; how much are the Bulls willing to pay, especially after handing Lonzo Ball an extension a few months ago? Returning to Chicago would make Giddey a far more valuable player in fantasy basketball than he was with the Thunder.
Lonzo Ball Lonzo Ball (wrist) could return for first round Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 12:14 PM Jared Weiss Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Wednesday that Lonzo Ball (wrist) could be available for the first round of the playoffs if Chicago advances out of the play-in tournament. Analysis: Chicago would have to win two play-in tournament games to reach the postseason, beginning with Wednesday's matchup with the Heat. Ball has not appeared in a game since February 28, and the Bulls have been without two rotation point guards, Tre Jones being the other, since March 20. Kevin Huerter has been the third starter on the perimeter for the Bulls, with Josh Giddey and Coby White being the top playmakers. Given the time Ball has missed, he's unlikely to play significant minutes if Chicago can advance and face Cleveland in the first round.
Tre Jones Tre Jones (foot) no longer using a walking boot Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 12:10 PM Jared Weiss Tre Jones (foot) is no longer wearing a walking boot but is not likely to be back in time for the first round of the playoffs. Analysis: Due to a left midfoot sprain, Jones missed Chicago's final 12 games of the regular season. While no longer needing to wear a walking boot is a positive development, this does not mean a return to game action is right around the corner. During his pregame availability, Bulls coach Billy Donovan said that Jones is unlikely to be ready in time for the first round of the playoffs should Chicago advance out of the play-in tournament. If the Bulls beat Miami, they'll visit the Hawks on Friday, with the winner of that game being the eighth seed in the East.
Dalen Terry Dalen Terry (calf) available Wednesday vs. Miami Wed, Apr 16, 2025, 11:33 AM NBA Injury Report Dalen Terry (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against the Heat. Analysis: Terry was initially probable for Wednesday's play-in tournament game, so the status upgrade was expected. While he will provide depth off the bench, the third-year guard is unlikely to have a vital role within the Bulls' rotation.
Dalen Terry Dalen Terry (calf) probable vs. Heat Wednesday Tue, Apr 15, 2025, 9:47 AM NBA Injury Report Dalen Terry (calf) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Heat. Analysis: Terry has been one of the Bulls' key bench players in recent weeks and has a good chance to be one of the first players off the pine on Wednesday. However, he's unlikely to play a significant role in such an important game.
Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (wrist) says he'll play vs. Heat Tue, Apr 15, 2025, 9:05 AM K.C. Johnson Josh Giddey (wrist) said he plans on playing in Wednesday's game against the Heat. Analysis: Giddey plans on returning from a two-game layoff against the Heat for Wednesday's play-in game. Julian Phillips started Chicago's final two regular season games, but with Giddey likely back, he won't play a significant role against Miami. This is a win-or-go-home game for both teams, so expect Giddey to play extra minutes in order to keep the Bulls' season alive.
Lonzo Ball Lonzo Ball (wrist) out Wednesday vs. Heat Tue, Apr 15, 2025, 8:58 AM NBA Injury Report Lonzo Ball (wrist) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Heat. Analysis: Ball hasn't played since February and is set to miss Chicago's Wednesday play-in game. Josh Giddey and Coby White will have to continue carrying the Bulls' backcourt rotation.
Josh Giddey Donovan: Josh Giddey (wrist) active vs. Heat Tue, Apr 15, 2025, 3:54 AM Billy Donovan told reporters Tuesday that Josh Giddey (wrist) will be active for Wednesday's game against the Heat. Analysis: Giddey missed three of the Bulls' final four regular-season games but is set to return for the play-in game on Wednesday. Giddey logged 40 minutes in his last game and could have a similar workload against Miami with Lonzo Ball and Tre Jones banged up.
Jalen Smith Jalen Smith records double-double off bench Sun, Apr 13, 2025, 9:54 AM Jalen Smith recorded a double-double on Sunday with 12 points (5-of-13 FGs), 10 rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer against the 76ers. Analysis: Smith was questionable earlier in the day on Sunday with a headache, but he ended up playing through it and recording a double-double in just 16 minutes. Smith has been the third center option behind Nikola Vucevic and Zach Collins, but Vucevic didn't play in the second half of this game, which allowed both Smith and Collins (13/4/2) to take on extra minutes. However, while they will still provide some depth, Vucevic will fill out most of the center minutes during the Play-In Tournament.