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CHA • Forward • #24
about 19 hours ago
While Miller did provide a complete stat line on Friday, the field-goal percentage remains an issue. He shot 2-of-8 from beyond the arc against the Bulls and made just under 50 percent of his two-point attempts. For the season, Miller is shooting 36.6 percent from the field, which is why he’s ranked outside the top-150 in eight-cat formats. Hopefully, he can turn it around in time, because Miller’s fantasy value suffers for that reason.
CHA • Guard • #10
about 20 hours ago
Green saw his first action of the season on Friday, so neither the minutes nor the production should be surprising. And his fantasy prospects moving forward don’t look all that promising, as Kon Knueppel has established himself as a key building block, and Sion James (14/4/1 with two three-pointers) offers a higher offensive ceiling than Green. While his defensive ability should get him on the floor, there’s no need to consider rostering Green in redraft leagues.
CHA • • #
about 20 hours ago
Despite the defeat, the Hornets had to be thrilled by what they saw from Knueppel on Friday. While he was efficient in recording a career-high point total, the rookie also did a good job of helping Charlotte compensate for LaMelo Ball’s absence. Knueppel matched his season-high in assists while committing only two turnovers. He’s still rostered in 50 percent of Yahoo! leagues, which is too low for a rookie of Knueppel’s caliber.
CHA • Forward • #0
about 20 hours ago
It’s safe to say that Bridges has snapped out of the mini-slump he found himself in after dropping 35 points on the Raptors back on November 29. He finished Friday’s defeat with his fifth 30-point game of the season, one shy of his total for the 2024-25 campaign. With LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller having missed extended time due to injury, Bridges has been one of the Hornets’ few constants in fantasy basketball this season. The Hornets end Week 8 with a road game against the Cavaliers on Sunday.
CHI • Forward-Guard • #35
about 20 hours ago
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.
CHI • Forward-Center • #12
about 20 hours ago
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 Vučević (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.
CHI • Guard • #0
about 20 hours ago
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.
CHI • Guard • #3
about 20 hours ago
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.
CHI • Forward-Guard • #35
about 23 hours ago
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.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Forward-Center • #12
about 23 hours ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward-Guard • #35
about 24 hours ago
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.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Forward-Center • #7
about 24 hours ago
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 Vučević 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.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Guard • #30
about 24 hours ago
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.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Guard • #0
about 24 hours ago
White was initially probable for Friday’s game, so the upgrade in status was expected. He will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup alongside Josh Giddey. Given the matchup, White could be in for a big night as long as his calf doesn’t flare up.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHA • Forward • #14
1 day ago
Initially questionable for Friday’s game, Diabaté was upgraded to probable earlier in the day. He’s now officially available to play, which will impact the Hornets’ center rotation. Mason Plumlee will likely fall out of the rotation entirely, but this does not affect fantasy basketball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #14
1 day ago
Diabaté sat out Sunday’s matchup with Denver, which allowed Mason Plumlee to join the rotation. With Diabaté expected to play, he could reclaim his role as Charlotte’s primary backup center, leaving fewer minutes available for Plumlee.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #0
2 days ago
While White is dealing with some tightness in his right calf, the probable tag suggests that he will ultimately be available on Friday. With Tre Jones also probable, he is the likely replacement if White cannot play against the Hornets. Jones is only worth rostering when allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Forward • #14
2 days ago
Diabaté has been hobbled by a sore right knee, most recently sitting out Sunday’s loss to the Nuggets. Mason Plumlee played rotation minutes off the bench, serving as Ryan Kalkbrenner’s backup. If Diabaté can play on Friday, Plumlee will likely fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #10
2 days ago
Green is set to make his season debut after undergoing left shoulder surgery in June. Given the time missed, his minutes are likely to be restricted for conditioning reasons. When healthy, Green is a solid defender who does not offer much fantasy value on the offensive end of the floor. He’s worth watching, but should not be considered a must-add, especially with the Hornets adding Kon Knueppel, Sion James and Liam McNeeley via last June’s draft.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #24
2 days ago
Connaughton has been unavailable since November 22 and has no return timeline. His absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as Connaughton did not play consistent rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #2
2 days ago
Friday’s game will be the third that Sexton has missed due to a strained left quad. With LaMelo Ball and Tre Mann also out, the Hornets will likely stick with KJ Simpson as the starting point guard. While his fantasy ceiling is limited, Simpson is worth a look in deep leagues due to Charlotte’s lack of healthy alternatives.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
2 days ago
Ball hasn’t played since leaving Friday’s game against the Raptors with a bone bruise in his left ankle. Sion James and KJ Simpson have seen additional minutes in Ball’s absence. Given his history of ankle injuries, that absence could extend beyond Friday.
CHI • Guard • #0
2 days ago
According to Cowley, the Timberwolves are “looking to fix the primary ball-handling situation that’s been an issue all season long,” and they are “not looking to wait until February and the trade deadline to get a deal done.” Anthony Edwards has been playing a fair amount of point guard, or initiating more of the offense for the Timberwolves, but that apparently doesn’t feel sustainable for them. White turned down an extension with the Bulls last offseason and wanted “to bet on himself and explore unrestricted free agency come next July,” so the Bulls may prefer getting something in return for him, rather than risk letting him walk for free.
Source: Chicago Sun Times
CHI • Forward-Center • #7
2 days ago
Smith has missed the last five games with a hamstring injury but will return on Friday. The wrinkle is that Zach Collins (wrist) returned to the court for the first time this season while Smith was sidelined. The two have not played together this season, so it remains to be seen how the minutes will be distributed, but neither player will likely have much fantasy appeal.
Source: NBA.com
CHI • Forward-Guard • #35
2 days ago
Okoro has missed the last eight games with a back injury, but could be back and starting on Friday, with Kevin Huerter (hamstring) still out. Okoro has averaged 8.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 15 games this season.
Source: NBA.com
CHI • Forward-Center • #12
2 days ago
Collins had offseason wrist surgery and returned to the court for the first time last Friday. In two games, he’s averaged 5.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists while playing 20 minutes a game. The Bulls are understandably being cautious with his recovery, but we should expect about 20 minutes from him again on Friday.
Source: NBA.com
CHI • Guard • #30
2 days ago
Jones practiced fully on Thursday for the second straight day and is now expected to suit up on Friday. He has missed three games, and the Bulls can certainly use him with both Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) and Kevin Huerter (hamstring) still out.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Guard-Forward • #13
2 days ago
Huerter was injured on December 1st and was to be re-evaluated after one week. Still, after that evaluation, he will not travel with the team to Charlotte and will miss yet another game. There is no more information on when he might return.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Guard • #11
2 days ago
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan confirmed that neither Ayo Dosunmu nor Kevin Huerter will travel to Charlotte for Friday’s game. Dosunmu returned to action on Sunday after missing one game with his thumb injury, but then he was unable to practice on Monday and will now miss Friday’s game. It remains to be seen how much longer he will miss. With Tre Jones also out, Jevon Carter has seen an uptick in playing time.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Guard • #11
5 days ago
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said it was a non-contact practice, but Dosunmu didn’t participate. Dosunmu also went to a doctor after Sunday night’s loss because his thumb was bothering him. He already missed one game with the sprained thumb, so it’s possible he aggravated the injury. More updates should be provided closer to Chicago’s next game, which isn’t until Friday.
Source: Gavin Dorsey
CHI • Guard • #3
6 days ago
Giddey took a team-high 15 shots in this one as the Bulls fell behind early and never quite recovered. The 23-year-old guard has scuffled a bit recently as his rebounding and assists numbers have taken a hit over the past two weeks. He’s remained a steady 20-point scorer, but the Bulls are reeling of late, having lost seven consecutive games since November 24. They have just two games on tap for next week when they face the Hornets and Pelicans.
CHI • Forward • #14
6 days ago
Buzelis reached double figures for the fourth consecutive contest, but finished a season-worst minus-30 in this one as the injury-depleted Warriors took care of business on the second night of a back-to-back. The 21-year-old offers some scoring upside but isn’t much of an impact fantasy contributor elsewhere at this early stage of his career. He remains a work in progress.
CHA • • #
6 days ago
McNeeley enjoyed his best outing of the season on Sunday, recording new highs in points and three-pointers. The rookie wing hit three triples in the first half, giving the Hornets a welcome spark off the bench. Unfortunately, McNeeley suffered a left quad contusion during the second half, spending some time on the sideline with a heating pad on his thigh. The Hornets won’t play again until Friday; hopefully, that’s enough time for McNeeley to get back to full strength.
CHA • Forward • #0
6 days ago
With LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton unavailable due to injury, Bridges spent more time on the ball as a playmaker on Sunday. That factored into him dishing out a season-high eight assists, finishing two helpers and a rebound shy of a triple-double. Sunday’s performance occurred at a good time for Bridges and those who have him rostered, as he’s ranked outside the top-200 in nine-cat per-game value over the past two weeks. He’ll look to build on Sunday’s showing in Week 8, with the Hornets playing on Friday and Sunday.
CHA • Forward • #24
6 days ago
Miller had a rough night inside the arc, making just one of his nine two-point attempts. However, a respectable 40 percent mark from three boosted his point total, and he did finish with a complete stat line. The five assists were the most he’s recorded in a game since the season opener, when Miller dished out seven helpers against the Nets. Staying healthy has been an issue for him this season, so the extra time off due to the NBA Cup may benefit Miller. Charlotte plays games on Friday and Sunday during Week 8.
CHA • Guard • #25
6 days ago
With the Hornets being down multiple point guards, most notably starter LaMelo Ball, Simpson made his first start of the season on Sunday. While he finished with a respectable stat line, the assist category was lacking. Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges spent more time on the ball, which helped them combine to dish out 13 assists. Charlotte does not play its first game of Week 8 until Friday, so there isn’t much need to add Simpson after his showing on Sunday.
CHI • Forward-Center • #12
6 days ago
Collins is good to go after the Bulls listed him as probable on the initial injury report. He’ll slot in as the backup center, with Nikola Vučević playing most of the available minutes as the starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #11
6 days ago
Dosunmu is available after missing Friday’s loss to the Pacers with a thumb injury. He immediately moves back into the starting lineup, with Julian Phillips being pushed to the bench. That’s the lone change to the Bulls’ starting five.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHA • Guard • #25
6 days ago
The Hornets are without LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton for Sunday’s game, so Simpson has received the starting nod. While his season-long production has not made him worth the risk in fantasy leagues, the opportunity to start raises Simpson’s fantasy ceiling. The other four starters are unchanged, and Kalkbrenner’s playing time may increase with Moussa Diabaté unavailable.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Forward • #44
6 days ago
Williams and Terry have been upgraded from probable to available. While both will be part of the Bulls’ rotation, neither has been productive enough to merit being rostered in most redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #0
6 days ago
White has been upgraded from probable to available and will take his usual place in the Bulls’ starting lineup. Those who have him rostered must ensure that he’s in their active lineups before tipoff.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #30
6 days ago
Jones will miss a third consecutive game, resulting in more playing time for Dalen Terry and Jevon Carter. However, that does not make either player worth streaming in fantasy leagues.
Source: Chuck Swirsky
CHI • Forward-Guard • #35
6 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the eighth that Okoro has missed, which opens up a spot in the starting lineup. While Julian Phillips was the most recent replacement, it was because the Bulls did not have Ayo Dosunmu. Dosunmu is probable to play on Sunday, so he’ll likely move into the starting lineup if cleared.
Source: Chuck Swirsky
CHI • Forward-Center • #7
6 days ago
Sunday’s game will be the fifth that Smith has missed with a strained left hamstring. Zach Collins will once again fill the backup center role, with Lachlan Olbrich being available in case of emergency.
Source: Chuck Swirsky
CHA • Forward • #14
6 days ago
Diabaté has been downgraded from questionable to out, which means Ryan Kalkbrenner will retain his place in the starting lineup. Mason Plumlee should play rotation minutes as the backup center, but that is not a good spot to find fantasy value. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHI • Forward • #25
7 days ago
Terry and Williams are on track to play against the Warriors. However, even with the absence of other rotation players, neither is in a position to affect fantasy basketball. While Williams and Terry can be held onto in dynasty leagues, there isn’t a need to hold onto either player in most redraft leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #0
7 days ago
White is back on the Bulls’ injury report, but the probable tag suggests he will ultimately be available to play. Look for him to take on his usual role starting alongside Josh Giddey.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Guard • #2
7 days ago
Sexton will miss a second straight game after straining his left quad during Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks. KJ Simpson and Liam McNeeley have seen their playing time increase, as the Hornets are also without Tre Mann. Of the two, Simpson will likely play more on Sunday since LaMelo Ball is out.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #23
7 days ago
Mann will miss a fourth straight game on Sunday, which means more minutes are available to KJ Simpson and Liam McNeeley. However, neither has done enough to merit being rostered.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #24
7 days ago
Connaughton has not appeared in a game since November 22. His absence will not affect fantasy basketball, as the veteran wing is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Guard • #1
7 days ago
Ball exited Friday’s win over the Raptors with a bone bruise in his left ankle. Due to his previous ankle injuries, this is a concern for the point guard and the Hornets. With Tre Mann and Collin Sexton also out, more minutes will become available to Sion James and KJ Simpson. Also, don’t be surprised if Kon Knueppel spends more time on the ball.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Forward • #24
8 days ago
It was only a two-game absence for Miller, but it was good to see him back on the floor since he has already missed so much time this season after missing most of last season. It wasn’t a spectacular first game back, but he was able to play 30 minutes in a blowout win over the Raptors. LaMelo Ball injured his ankle, and if he remains out, Miller should see a bump in usage in the coming weeks.
CHA • Forward • #31
8 days ago
Salaün spent most of November in the G League but returned to the Hornets for the last three games. During that stretch, he has averaged 14.7 points and 3.0 three-pointers per game. It’s an incredible hot stretch for Salaün, which is great to see after many have already labeled the 20-year-old a bust. He’s worth keeping an eye on, even if he isn’t worth rostering in standard leagues at this point.
CHA • • #
8 days ago
Against the Knicks on Wednesday, Hornets coach Charles Lee made the switch to bump Kalkbrenner to the bench and start Moussa Diabaté. That only lasted one game and was likely to have a better matchup against Karl-Anthony Towns. Kalkbrenner returned to the starting lineup for this game and played 26 minutes while Diabaté logged 16 minutes. Kalkbrenner should start most of Charlotte’s games for the rest of the season.
CHA • Guard • #1
8 days ago
LaMelo just can’t seem to keep his ankles healthy. He dealt with a right ankle injury in November, and now it’s the left ankle that will keep him sidelined for at least the remainder of Friday’s showdown. Hopefully it won’t keep him sidelined long, but both KJ Simpson and Sion James should be in line for more minutes with Ball unavailable. There should be an additional update on his status at some point this weekend.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • • #
8 days ago
Miller’s return will unsurprisingly push Sion James back to the bench. Also, after a one-game swap, Moussa Diabaté will head back to the bench, with Kalkbrenner returning to the starting lineup, though both bigs will continue to split the minutes at center.
Source: Charlotte Hornets