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Tre Jones CHI starts Jones, Giddey, Buzelis, Miller, Smith
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 4:13 PM
NBA Lineups
Tre Jones, Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Leonard Miller and Jalen Smith will start Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: The Bulls won't have Guerschon Yabusele for Thursday's game, as he's out with a sore left foot. As a result, they're going smaller, with Jones returning to the starting lineup. This change also shifts Smith down a position, as he'll serve as the starting center. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (ankle) available vs. Los Angeles
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:19 PM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (ankle) is available to play against the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Giddey was initially listed as probable, and he has now been cleared to suit up. He has recorded a triple-double in two straight games and in three of his last four appearances and will look to keep that going in this one. |
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Patrick Williams Patrick Williams (ankle) ruled out vs. Los Angeles
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:16 PM
K.C. Johnson
Patrick Williams (ankle) has been ruled out against the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Williams was downgraded to doubtful earlier in the day, and he has now officially been ruled out. This will be his sixth absence in Chicago's last seven games, which means Nick Richards should continue to take on extra minutes off the bench. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) downgraded to out vs. Lakers
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:13 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Okoro remains out for another game, which means Jalen Smith will get another start, raising his fantasy ceiling. Smith should be rostered in 12-team formats now that he's healthy. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) available vs. Los Angeles
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:12 PM
K.C. Johnson
Jalen Smith (calf) is available to play against the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Smith was downgraded to questionable earlier in the day, but he will suit up against Los Angeles. He recorded a double-double in Tuesday's win over the Warriors as a starter and will look to remain productive in a similar role in this outing. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (leg) ruled out vs. Los Angeles
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 3:06 PM
K.C. Johnson
Collin Sexton (leg) has been ruled out against the Lakers on Thursday.
Analysis: Sexton will miss a second straight game with the same injury that caused him to exit early on Sunday. Rob Dillingham should continue to take on extra minutes off the bench, though he hasn't produced much value in an extended role. |
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Patrick Williams Williams (ankle) downgraded to doubtful
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 8:56 AM
Patrick Williams (ankle) and Guerschon Yabusele (foot soreness) are doubtful for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Both players were downgraded to doubtful, which is never a good sign this close to tip-off. With Jalen Smith (calf) also downgraded to questionable, the Bulls could be really shorthanded in the front court. That would leave lots of minutes for Nick Richards and then the Bulls' full complement of guards. |
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Jalen Smith Smith (calf) now questionable for Thursday
Thu, Mar 12, 2026, 8:47 AM
Jalen Smith (calf) has been downgraded to questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Smith had been listed as probable, so a downgrade this close to game time is never a great sign. The Bulls have another game on Friday, so it seems likely that Smith will sit this one out, which will give Nick Richards a much larger role. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (calf) probable vs. Lakers
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 3:08 PM
NBA Injury Report
Jalen Smith (calf) is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Smith played 34 minutes in Tuesday's overtime win over the Warriors, recording a double-double despite shooting 3-of-13 from the field. The Bulls play on Thursday and Friday, so Smith may not be available for the second game of the back-to-back if he plays against the Lakers. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton, Patrick Williams questionable
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 2:52 PM
NBA Lineups
Collin Sexton (leg) and Patrick Williams (ankle) are questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Sexton and Williams were held out of Tuesday's win over the Warriors, resulting in more minutes for Rob Dillingham and Nick Richards. Chicago went with an eight-man rotation against Golden State, and they may have to do so again if Sexton and Williams can't play. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) questionable vs. Lakers
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 2:30 PM
Isaac Okoro (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: While Okoro has not done enough to merit rostering in most fantasy leagues, he is a starter when healthy. Jalen Smith, who offers a higher fantasy ceiling, moved into the starting lineup with Okoro out for Tuesday's win over the Warriors and played 34 minutes. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (ankle) listed as probable vs. Lakers
Wed, Mar 11, 2026, 2:26 PM
NBA Injury Report
Josh Giddey (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Analysis: Giddey returned to the Bulls' lineup on Tuesday after a one-game absence, logging 43 minutes in an overtime win over the Warriors. With the Bulls also playing on Friday, there's a chance that Giddey gets a night off at some point. Tre Jones, who can still provide solid fantasy value when coming off the bench, is the player most impacted by Giddey's availability. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones finishes OT victory with 22 points
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 6:59 PM
Tre Jones produced 22 points (10-of-18 FGs), four rebounds, five assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Despite being moved to the bench for Tuesday's game, Jones remained productive. The 22 points were the most he's scored in a game since January 13, when he dropped 34 in a loss to the Rockets. Add in the rebounds and assists, and this was another good night for those who have Jones on their fantasy rosters. Even if he continues to come off the bench, Jones has been effective enough to merit rostering in 14-team leagues. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith posts 12 points, 12 rebounds vs. GSW
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 6:58 PM
Jalen Smith accounted for 12 points (3-of-13 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), 12 rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: While he didn't have a good night shooting the ball from the field, Smith came up big when the Bulls needed him most at the foul line. He shot 4-of-4 from the charity stripe in the final second of regulation, with the last two forcing overtime. More important than Smith's shooting numbers was his playing 34 of a possible 53 minutes despite his recent calf strain. If the Bulls stick to playing him starters' minutes, Smith will be a must-roster player for the silly season. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey records 21/13/17 line vs. Golden State
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 6:58 PM
Josh Giddey tallied 21 points (7-of-16 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), 13 rebounds, 17 assists and four three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Warriors.
Analysis: Matas Buzelis wasn't the only Bull to put up a career-high number in Tuesday's overtime victory. Giddey did so in the assist category while recording his tenth double-double of the season. There weren't any defensive stats to speak of, but Giddey managers will be fine with the production they received. The Bulls have two more games in Week 20, a back-to-back on Thursday and Friday against the Lakers and Clippers. That could pose an issue for Giddey, even though he did play both games of Chicago's most recent back-to-back. |
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Jalen Smith CHI starts Giddey, Matas, Miller, Smith, Yabusele
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 3:41 PM
NBA Lineups
Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Leonard Milled, Jalen Smith and Guerschon Yabusele will start Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: The Bulls won't have Isaac Okoro for Tuesday's game, which prompted one of the changes to the starting lineup. The other change is Tre Jones heading to the bench, with Miller and Smith moving into the starting lineup. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) now out vs. Golden State
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 3:20 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Okoro was a late addition to the Bulls' injury report, and now he is officially out. Jalen Smith could return to the starting lineup, but Leonard Miller is another option since Smith is still under a minutes restriction. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (knee) downgraded to questionable
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 3:09 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (knee) is now questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Okoro has been added to the Bulls' injury report one hour before the scheduled tip time, which is rarely good news. While his absence would not affect fantasy basketball, it would open a spot in the starting lineup. One option for the Bulls would be to start Jalen Smith and Guerschon Yabusele together, going with a bigger starting lineup. |
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Patrick Williams Patrick Williams (quad) downgraded to out vs. GSW
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 2:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Patrick Williams (quad) is out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis: Having played 17 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Kings after missing four games with a strained quad, Williams will not be available on Tuesday. While he has been a non-factor in fantasy basketball, Williams' absence frees up a few minutes for fellow reserve Leonard Miller. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (leg) ruled out vs. Golden State
Tue, Mar 10, 2026, 2:35 PM
NBA Injury Report
Collin Sexton (leg) has been ruled out against the Warriors on Tuesday.
Analysis: Sexton exited early on Sunday and will miss this game after initially being listed as questionable. The return of Josh Giddey pushed Sexton back to the bench, and his absence will open up extra minutes for Rob Dillingham. |
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