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26-25|L10: 6-4
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CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Jones is good to go after being upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Friday. With Chicago’s perimeter rotation intact since Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) is available, Jones offers a limited fantasy ceiling. Also, he will be limited to 24 minutes on Friday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Collins was initially probable for Friday’s game, so the status upgrade was expected. With Jalen Smith also in the Bulls’ rotation, neither is likely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu is back after missing three games due to injuries to both thumbs. His return will likely result in fewer minutes for Kevin Huerter, who is a deep-league option at best when the Bulls are close to full strength. Dalen Terry may fall out of the rotation entirely, even with Dosunmu limited to 24 minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Mann has missed Charlotte’s last seven games with a bone bruise in his right knee. If he’s available on Saturday, KJ Simpson’s minutes are likely to decrease. Already boasting limited streaming value, Simpson would not merit consideration if Mann plays.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Sexton is expected to miss a sixth straight game, which means that KJ Simpson will serve as the backup point guard. With LaMelo Ball back, that only yield him 13 minutes, so he won’t be worth rostering in any format.
Source: Charlotte Hornets PR
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Connaughton has not appeared in a game since November 22, but this is the first time the Hornets have not immediately ruled him out. If he can play, the veteran wing is unlikely to get the minutes needed to provide consistent fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Good news for Jones as he’s been upgraded to probable ahead of the Bulls matchup with the Cavaliers on Friday. The 25-year-old point guard had 11 points and 11 assists in the win over the Cavaliers on Wednesday. Even with Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) expected back, Jones should see 20-25 minutes off the bench and he’s been productive lately.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Good news for fantasy managers with Dosunmu as the 25-year-old point guard has been upgraded to probable for Friday’s game against the Cavaliers. Dosunmu is dealing with injuries to both of his thumbs, which has caused him to miss the last three games. Kevin Huerter will likely see fewer minutes with Dosunmu expected back.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel continue to lead the Hornets with his consistent scoring. The 20-year-old shooting guard had at least 28 points for the third consecutive game. Knueppel was a game-high +18 in 35 minutes in the seven-point victory for the Hornets. Charlotte will close out the week with a matchup with the Pistons on Saturday.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller was excellent in the win over the Hawks Thursday. The 23-year-old small forward had a full stat line as he recorded three steals and one block in addition to pouring in 26 points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out seven assists. The Hornets got elite production from their big three of Miller, LaMelo Ball and Kon Knueppel. Miller in particular had a big night as his 9-of-15 game had his shooting percentage nearly double what he’s provided lately.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball returned to the court after missing the last three games with a bone bruise in his left ankle. The 24-year-old point guard ended up having a great game with most of his damage coming in the first half. Ball started the game strong with 21 points, eight assists and seven three-pointers in the first half. He played 29 minutes as he wasn’t on a minutes limit Thursday. Ball and the Hornets will have Friday off before Saturday’s game against the Pistons.
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
After missing Charlotte’s last three games with a bone bruise in his left ankle, Ball is officially available to play. His minutes will be restricted, so KJ Simpson won’t fall out of the rotation entirely. That said, there isn’t much to gain from holding onto Simpson if you’ve been streaming him. Kon Knueppel, Brandon Miller, Miles Bridges and Ryan Kalkbrenner complete the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Jones, who recorded his second double-double of the season in Wednesday’s win over the Cavaliers, is dealing with left hamstring tightness. If he can’t play and the Bulls remain without Ayo Dosunmu, there may be a few more minutes for Dalen Terry or Jevon Carter. Neither player is worth streaming in that scenario.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu has missed Chicago’s last three games as he recovers from injuries to both thumbs. Kevin Huerter played 26 minutes off the bench in Wednesday’s win over the Cavaliers, and he would be in line for a similar workload if Dosunmu remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #12
about 1 month ago
Collins most recently played 16 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Cavaliers. The probable tag suggests he will play on Friday, but his playing time will be limited with Nikola Vučević in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball’s upgraded status means he’ll likely take the court against Atlanta and return from a three-game absence. Ball should reclaim his starting spot, and there’s no reason to suspect that he’ll face a minutes restriction. KJ Simpson and Sion James will see reduced playing time with Ball’s return.
Source: Hornets PR
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Well, give Vooch credit for his “finishing kick.” The veteran center shot 6-of-9 from the field in the fourth quarter, which enabled him to record his first 20-point game since December 1. Over the past two weeks, he has averaged 12.4 points per game, with the decreased scoring weighing down Vučević’s fantasy value. That said, his season-long value remains within the top-75 in eight-cat formats. Fantasy managers should not be too concerned, especially in the aftermath of his performance against the Cavaliers.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Wednesday’s performance was a reminder that Jones doesn’t necessarily need to start to provide solid fantasy value. He finished with his second double-double of the season, matching his season-high in the assist category. Of course, it should be noted that Chicago did not have Ayo Dosunmu (thumb), which freed up additional minutes on the perimeter. Jones has played at least 24 minutes in each of his last eight appearances, so playing time has not been a significant issue in recent games.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
Since making his season debut on November 16, White has failed to score at least 20 points on just one occasion. While the turnovers have been somewhat problematic, he’s closing in on top-100 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The good news for those who have White rostered is that the Bulls play twice more in Week 9 without a back-to-back, so availability should not be an issue.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey finished Wednesday’s victory with his 13th triple-double since joining the Bulls, moving to within two of Scottie Pippen for second place on the franchise’s all-time list. His stat line included a season-high five three-pointers, and the Bulls guard entered Wednesday shooting a career-high 39.8 percent from beyond the arc. While three-point percentage isn’t a scoring category in most fantasy leagues, Giddey’s improved proficiency has made him a better fantasy option than he’s been in years past.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Initially considered questionable, Dosunmu will miss a third straight game due to injuries to both thumbs. Kevin Huerter should figure more prominently in the Bulls’ rotation, but he isn’t worth the risk in most fantasy leagues when coming off the bench.
Source: Drew Stevens
CHA • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Connaughton has not appeared in a game since November 22. His continued absence does not affect fantasy basketball, as the veteran wing is not guaranteed rotation minutes when healthy.
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the seventh that Mann has missed since being diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right knee. KJ Simpson should remain in the Hornets’ rotation in some capacity, with LaMelo Ball’s status being the determining factor. If Ball can play, Simpson will head back to the bench. He’ll start if Ball has to miss another game with his ankle injury.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be the fifth that Sexton has missed since straining his left quad. At a minimum, KJ Simpson should serve as the backup point guard if LaMelo Ball (ankle) is available. If Ball can’t play, Simpson would remain in the starting lineup.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Ball has missed Charlotte’s last three games with a bone bruise in his left ankle. With Collin Sexton and Tre Mann also out, the Hornets have turned to KJ Simpson to serve as the starting point guard. Sexton and Mann won’t be available on Thursday, so Simpson should remain in the rotation if Ball plays.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu has missed the last two games, but participated in the Bulls’ shootaround Tuesday. The 25-year-old point guard had both of his thumbs taped as he explained to reporters that he has a bone bruise on his right thumb and a grade-one strain on his left thumb. Dosunmu was otherwise in good spirits and hopes to play Wednesday. Kevin Huerter will continue filling in if Dosunmu is ruled out.
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
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.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
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 “Red Velvet,” 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.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
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.
CHA • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Knueppel continues to be the metaphorical straw that stirs the drink for the upstart Hornets as he stayed sizzling-hot with 27 points in regulation, finishing just shy of his second consecutive 30-point effort. The 20-year-old rookie delivered a sublime 33-point, nine-assist performance during Friday’s loss to the Bulls. He’s been a revelation this season for fantasy purposes, delivering sixth-round value through 26 games, averaging a crisp 19.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.2 blocks. The Hornets will attempt to keep the momentum going when they square off against the Hawks on Thursday before closing out the week with a road tilt against the Pistons.
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 1 month ago
Miller, who left the game briefly with what appeared to be a left shoulder issue, had a chance to put Charlotte ahead in the final seconds but wound up missing a seven-footer. He atoned for it moments later by knocking down a game-tying step back three-pointer with five ticks left in regulation. He finished with 23 points in regulation before hitting a pair of free throws in overtime to give the Hornets a lead that they wouldn’t relinquish.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Chuck Swirsky
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
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.
Source: Chuck Swirsky
CHA • Shooting Guard • #
about 1 month ago
With Charlotte thin in the frontcourt, James will run with the first unit on Sunday. He’s a serviceable streamer for managers in need of guard stats, and he should handle a sizeable workload while LaMelo Ball, Tre Mann and Collin Sexton are out.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Salaün should handle his usual role off the bench. He’s been productive this season, but he hasn’t done enough to be worth rostering in standard fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
about 2 months ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
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.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHA • Power Forward • #31
about 2 months ago
Salaün is dealing with a sore left hip. While he is not positioned to affect fantasy basketball, the second-year forward would be missing out on rotation minutes off the bench if he cannot play on Sunday.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Mann’s absence will hit six games on Sunday. While his injury alone would not affect fantasy basketball, the Hornets are also without LaMelo Ball and Collin Sexton. KJ Simpson will continue to start at point guard, while multiple players take on additional playmaking responsibilities, including Kon Knueppel and Miles Bridges.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Sexton will miss a fourth straight game as he continues to deal with a strained left quad. With LaMelo Ball and Tre Mann also out, the Hornets have given rookies Sion James and Kon Knueppel more time on the ball as playmakers, with the latter already in the starting lineup. Knueppel can still be found on some 12-team league waiver wires; do not hesitate to add him if he’s available.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Point Guard • #1
about 2 months ago
Sunday’s game will be the third that Ball has missed since suffering a bone bruise in his left ankle. KJ Simpson has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but Sion James has also seen more time on the ball despite coming off the bench. Both players offer limited fantasy ceilings, with Simpson being the slightly better option in the short term.
Source: Charlotte Hornets
CHA • Small Forward • #24
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard • #10
about 2 months 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 • Small Forward • #
about 2 months 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 • Power Forward and Small Forward • #0
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
about 2 months 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 • Center and Power Forward • #12
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
about 2 months 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
CHA • Center • #14
about 2 months 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 • Center • #14
about 2 months 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
CHA • Center • #14
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard • #10
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #24
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
Mann is set to miss his fifth game in a row with a knee injury. KJ Simpson has seen his minutes increase in Mann’s absence, though he’s still not worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.