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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey records 11/7/5 line vs. New Orleans
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:45 PM
Josh Giddey tallied 11 points (4-of-10 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: Giddey's impact on the action Sunday night was muted, with this being the third time this season that he's scored 10 points or less. Over the past two weeks, the Bulls guard has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. That's one round worse than his season-long value, so Sunday's performance was not anything worth losing sleep over. Giddey and the Bulls play three games in Week 9, starting with the Cavaliers on Wednesday. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter scores 16 points in return Sunday
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:44 PM
Kevin Huerter accounted for 16 points (6-of-12 FGs), four rebounds, three steals and four three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: Having missed four games with a strained adductor, Huerter looked sharp in his 24 minutes against the Pelicans. Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) being out freed up some scoring opportunities for âRed Velvet,â who is not consistent enough to merit being rostered when he isn't in the starting lineup. Leave him on the waiver wire, even if Dosunmu misses more time. |
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Coby White Coby White scores team-high 20 points vs. NOR
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 3:43 PM
Coby White finished Sunday's loss to the Pelicans with 20 points (8-of-18 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and one three-pointer.
Analysis: White led the way offensively for the Bulls and has scored at least 20 points in eight of the nine games he's played this season. A bonus for fantasy managers on Sunday was the two steals, but White's defensive production has been inconsistent. Hopefully, he'll get to a point where fantasy managers can rely on White for more than the major statistical categories. Chicago plays three games in Week 9, starting with the Cavaliers on Wednesday. |
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Dalen Terry Dalen Terry (hand) available Sunday vs. NOR
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 11:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Dalen Terry (hand) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: While Terry should play rotation minutes with Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) unavailable, his opportunities remain limited due to Kevin Huerter's return. There's no need to consider streaming Terry. |
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Coby White Coby White (calf) available Sunday vs. NOR
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 11:32 AM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (calf) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Initially probable for Sunday's game, White is good to go and will take on his usual role as part of Chicago's starting lineup. He played 30 minutes in Friday's win over the Hornets; expect a similar workload on Sunday. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) available Sunday vs. NOR
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 11:26 AM
Chuck Swirsky
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Huerter is available after a four-game absence with a strained left adductor. With Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) unavailable, Huerter is one of the players who can help absorb those minutes. However, the combination of a potential minutes restriction and the presence of Isaac Okoro and Patrick Williams makes Huerter a challenging player to rely on in fantasy basketball. |
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Ayo Dosunmu Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) out Sunday vs. New Orleans
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 11:23 AM
Chuck Swirsky
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) is out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Dosunmu will miss a second straight game with a sprained right thumb, leaving the Bulls down an option on the perimeter. Isaac Okoro, who is starting after returning from a lumbar injury, and Patrick Williams will absorb the minutes that would have gone to Dosunmu. Neither player should be considered a must-roster in most fantasy leagues. |
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Coby White Coby White (calf) probable Sunday vs. New Orleans
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:43 PM
NBA Injury Report
Coby White (calf) is probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: While White is back on the injury report, fantasy managers should assume that he will be able to go on Sunday. If, for some reason, he cannot play, Tre Jones is the player to target for streaming value. Despite White and Giddey being available, Jones played 25 minutes off the bench on Friday and was part of Chicago's closing lineup in Charlotte. |
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Dalen Terry Dalen Terry (hand) probable Sunday vs. New Orleans
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:41 PM
NBA Injury Report
Dalen Terry (hand) is probable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Terry played 14 minutes off the bench in Friday's win over the Hornets. He'll likely take on a similar workload on Sunday, and that is not enough time for Terry to affect fantasy basketball. |
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Kevin Huerter Kevin Huerter (adductor) questionable Sunday
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Kevin Huerter (adductor) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Injured during a December 1 loss to the Magic, Huerter has missed Chicago's last four games with a strained left adductor. With Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) trending toward not playing on Sunday, Huerter would give the Bulls a welcome boost on the perimeter if he's able to play. However, his fantasy upside is limited with Josh Giddey and Coby White both healthy. |
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Ayo Dosunmu Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) doubtful Sunday vs. NOR
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:36 PM
NBA Injury Report
Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Dosunmu has missed two of Chicago's last three games, and it appears likely that he'll miss a third on Sunday. Isaac Okoro's return from a back injury gave Chicago a boost on Friday, and Patrick Williams also played well in the win over the Hornets. However, neither player is worth the risk in most fantasy leagues, especially with Okoro's playing time being restricted. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (back) scores 15 points in return
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 3:43 PM
Isaac Okoro (back) notched 15 points (7-of-11 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), three rebounds and one assist in Friday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Okoro was back in the Bulls' lineup after an eight-game absence. While it was announced before the game that he would be limited to 20 minutes, he wound up playing 26. The 15 points were four shy of his season-high, but the former lottery pick did not record any defensive stats in Charlotte. With Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) not seeing action, Patrick Williams picked up the slack off the bench, finishing with 16 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in 26 minutes. While both had encouraging nights at the office, neither Okoro nor Williams should be considered in most redraft leagues. |
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Zach Collins Zach Collins posts 16 points, eight rebounds
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 3:42 PM
Zach Collins amassed 16 points (6-of-7 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: After playing 21 and 19 minutes in his first two appearances of the season, Collins logged 20 minutes on Friday. While the production was good, the true attention-grabber was the fact that he was part of the Bulls' closing lineup, with starting center Nikola Vu?evi? (13/3/4 with one block and one three-pointer in 22 minutes) watching from the bench despite not being in foul trouble. With Jalen Smith (5/10/1/1/1 with one three-pointer) playing 17 minutes and sharing the court with Collins at times, this is a position to monitor in the short term. Chicago sticking with this setup would make Collins worthy of a look in deep leagues. |
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Coby White Coby White tallies 20 points, five rebounds
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 3:42 PM
Coby White accounted for 20 points (6-of-15 FGs, 7-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, two assists and one three-pointer in Friday's win over the Hornets.
Analysis: Of the eight games he's played this season, White has scored at least 20 points in seven. While his field-goal percentage in Friday's victory was lacking, the Bulls guard provided decent value in the rebounds category. With Josh Giddey running the show, White's assist ceiling may be a bit limited, but he did enter Friday averaging 5.4 per game. The more significant issue for category league managers is the lack of defensive production, which limits White's fantasy ceiling. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey records 26/7/11/1 line vs. Charlotte
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 3:41 PM
Josh Giddey finished Friday's win over the Hornets with 26 points (10-of-17 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), seven rebounds, 11 assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Giddey and the Bulls ended their seven-game losing streak on Friday, with the point guard recording an impressive stat line. He finished with his 15th double-double of the season and is halfway to his 2024-25 total. In his two prior appearances, Giddey totaled 27 points on 8-of-24 shooting from the field. Facing one of the NBA's worst defenses, Giddey's efficiency as a scorer improved, and he finished with a nearly 3-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio. The Bulls end Week 8 with a game against the Pelicans on Sunday. |
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Isaac Okoro CHI starts White, Giddey, Okoro, Buzelis, Vu?evi?
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 12:39 PM
NBA Lineups
Coby White, Josh Giddey, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vu?evi? will start Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Okoro is back and will make his first appearance in a game since November 21. His return coincides with Ayo Dosunmu being sidelined by a thumb injury. However, Okoro will be restricted to 20 minutes, so his fantasy value won't receive a significant boost. |
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Zach Collins Zach Collins (wrist) available Friday vs. CHA
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 12:32 PM
NBA Injury Report
Zach Collins (wrist) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Collins was initially probable for Friday's game, so the upgrade in status is unsurprising. However, with Jalen Smith (hamstring) also available, neither player is likely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (back) available Friday vs. Charlotte
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 11:44 AM
K.C. Johnson
Isaac Okoro (back) is active for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Okoro will suit up for the first time since November 21, and in his return from a back injury, he's expected to be limited to 20 minutes. Okoro is averaging 8.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per game as a full-time starter in his first season with the Bulls. Despite being a mainstay in the starting unit, he's not a player fantasy managers should consider worth rostering. |
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Jalen Smith Jalen Smith (hamstring) available Friday vs. CHA
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 11:43 AM
K.C. Johnson
Jalen Smith (hamstring) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: Smith is back in the Bulls' rotation after missing five games with a strained left hamstring. He will be limited to 20 minutes, but the presence of starter Nikola Vu?evi? and Zach Collins would have made it difficult for Smith to hit that number without a restriction. Fantasy managers can afford to leave him on the waiver wire. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones (ankle) available Friday vs. Charlotte
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 11:40 AM
K.C. Johnson
Tre Jones (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets.
Analysis: After missing the Bulls' last three games, Jones is good to go in Charlotte. However, he will be limited to 24 minutes. That restriction, combined with the presence of starters Josh Giddey and Coby White, makes Jones a player who can be left on the waiver wire in most leagues. |
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