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24-37|L10: 2-8
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Bulls
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CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Tre Jones, the usual replacement for Josh Giddey, will come off the bench on Sunday. He’s been replaced in the starting five by Smith, who gives Chicago a bigger frontcourt playing alongside Vučević. White will be the lone point guard on the floor in this lineup, which may raise his assist ceiling.
Source: NBA Lineups
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
Injured during Friday’s loss to the Nets, Williams will not play in Sunday’s rematch. He hasn’t been productive enough to merit being rostered in redraft leagues. There should be more playing time available to Kevin Huerter with Williams unavailable.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey was initially doubtful for Sunday’s game, so his absence going for another game is unsurprising. Tre Jones will continue to take on the starting point guard responsibilities, and he’s worth streaming while Giddey sits.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Russell has fallen behind Ryan Nembhard and Brandon Williams on the Mavericks’ depth chart, so his availability isn’t impactful in the world of fantasy hoops.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg has missed two straight games, but he’s got a chance to take the court on Monday. If Flagg is forced to miss a third straight game, Naji Marshall could remain in the starting unit. Marshall is worth adding off the waiver wire if he’s still available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford will be out for a third straight game, which means more minutes for Dwight Powell, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Moussa Cisse. None of that trio is particularly appealing for fantasy basketball purposes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington sat out Thursday with an ankle injury, and he’ll miss both legs of Dallas’ Saturday-Sunday back-to-back set due to personal reasons. Expect Caleb Martin to remain in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
The lone negative for Marshall on Saturday was the premature trip he took to the locker room during the fourth quarter. The team said nothing regarding an injury, but that’s something to keep an eye on ahead of Monday’s game against the Knicks. With Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington missing time due to injury, Marshall has added value as a starter.
DAL • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Williams has scored at least 18 points in three consecutive games, and he finished Saturday’s victory with his sixth 20-point game of the season. While Ryan Nembhard (seven points, one rebound, four assists and two three-pointers) was the preferred fantasy option earlier this season, Williams has been the superior option recently. He’s worth a look in deep leagues as long as Cooper Flagg (ankle) is out.
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Back in the lineup after a two-game absence, it took Christie a little time to get going. But once he did, the Mavericks’ guard produced one of his better performances this season. Christie finished with his fourth 20-point game of the season and was a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. With Cooper Flagg (ankle) joining Anthony Davis on the sidelines, Christie is worth a roll of the dice in deeper leagues.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Thompson came out hot on Saturday, knocking down six three-pointers and scoring 23 points. During the run, he surpassed 17,000 career points and continues to close in on a place in the top 100 in NBA history. Thompson didn’t score after halftime, but the Mavericks didn’t need much from him as they won 138-120. The Mavericks open a four-game Week 14 in New York on Monday.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
Williams played 12 minutes before exiting Friday’s loss to the Nets with a sprained right ankle. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as Williams has not been productive enough to merit being rostered in most leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey has not appeared in a game since December 29. While the doubtful tag suggests this won’t change on Sunday, the listing indicates progress in the guard’s recovery. Tre Jones will serve as the starting point guard until Giddey returns.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Christie is back in the Mavericks’ starting lineup after missing two games with an illness. His return means that Jaden Hardy will come off the bench. While he should remain in the rotation, Hardy’s streaming value takes a significant hit with the lineup change.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford will miss a second straight game after initially being listed as doubtful. Dwight Powell should start once again, with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Moussa Cisse set to fill out the center minutes off the bench.
Source: Mavs PR
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg will miss a second straight game, which isn’t a surprise after he was initially listed as doubtful. Naji Marshall and Caleb Martin should remain the starting forwards with Flagg and PJ Washington (personal) sidelined.
Source: Mavs PR
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Christie will return after missing the Mavs’ last two games. He should immediately take back over as a starter, which would push Jaden Hardy back to a reserve role, eliminating the streaming value he held.
Source: Mavs PR
DAL • Point Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Russell is a late scratch, but with Brandon Williams and Ryan Nembhard healthy and available, Russell likely wouldn’t have seen meaningful minutes regardless of his status.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington was initially listed as probable for this game with an ankle injury after missing the Mavs’ last game, which was the second of a back-to-back. However, he’ll remain out, this time due to personal reasons. Caleb Martin should be in line for at least one more start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu continues to be instant offense off the bench for the Bulls. The 25-year-old point guard only played 20 minutes against the Nets, but had 18 points in a relatively low-scoring game. Dosunmu had only one assists, but he’d had at least five assists in six of his last nine games entering play Friday. He’s provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks with Josh Giddey (hamstring) out.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Vučević and the Bulls were in a letdown spot against the Nets after the 35-year-old center dropped 35 points and made a game-winning shot against the Jazz on Wednesday. While he was 9-of-14 from the field, Vučević probably should’ve taken more shots as he finished with just 19 points in Friday’s loss. He’s still provided first-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Bulls have a rematch with the Nets on Sunday.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
Williams had seven points and three rebounds in 12 minutes off the bench before departing with what the Bulls called a right ankle sprain. The 24-year-old forward won’t return. While his availability doesn’t impact fantasy basketball and the severity of his injury is unknown, the Bulls will be back in action Sunday for a rematch with the Nets.
Source: Bulls
CHI • Small Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Phillips will be back after missing Chicago’s last two games with a wrist injury. However, his role this season has been a minimal one, so his return won’t alter the Bulls’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Huerter was initially listed as probable, so his availability was expected. He’ll continue to occupy his typical role off the bench, where he has scored in double figures in three straight games.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Christie is expected to be back after a two-game absence, which means Jaden Hardy will likely return to playing a role off the bench. Hardy should still see minutes as a reserve, but his streaming appeal will be eliminated.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford missed Thursday’s game after an early exit on Wednesday and is now expected to remain out once again. Dwight Powell should be in line for another start at center, with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Moussa Cisse filling out the backup minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington miss Thursday’s game against Utah, which was the second night of a back-to-back. However, he is expected to play in Saturday’s rematch, which means either Jaden Hardy or Caleb Martin will be pushed back to the bench
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg is expected to miss a second straight game, but PJ Washington (ankle) is expected to be back. That means one of Jaden Hardy or Caleb Martin will likely return to the bench, though the one that remains in the starting lineup should have some streaming appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s start was the first for Williams since November 24, and he took advantage of the opportunity. The Mavericks’ guard only missed one shot from the field, with the lone negative for him being three turnovers. Ryan Nembhard played 23 minutes off the bench, finishing with eight points, four rebounds and ten assists. Even when both are coming off the bench, Williams has been the favored option recently. That said, both have been challenging to trust in most fantasy leagues.
DAL • Shooting Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Due to injuries, Hardy has started each of the Mavericks’ last three games. While the field-goal percentage wasn’t great in Thursday’s 144-122 victory, the 19 points were four shy of Hardy’s season-high. Add in the assists and three-pointers, and there was some value to be gained from streaming Hardy. His value in the short term depends on Max Christie, who has missed the last two games due to illness.
DAL • Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Marshall has started six straight and 18 of the Mavericks’ last 22 games. On Thursday, his fantasy ceiling was raised due to the absence of Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington, and he came through for fantasy managers. Marshall has scored at least 20 points in three consecutive games, and all that his stat line lacked on Thursday was a three-pointer. Mediocre foul shooting has limited Marshall’s fantasy ceiling, but he’s been close to a top-100 player over the past two weeks.
DAL • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #31
about 1 month ago
Dallas’s many absences left more shots available for the players who did play on Thursday, most notably Thompson. Despite coming off the bench, the veteran guard led the Mavericks in field-goal attempts and makes. And Thompson made some history, moving past Damian Lillard into fourth place on the NBA’s career regular-season three-pointers list. Thompson’s ceiling in the short term may be determined by how much time Cooper Flagg misses after spraining his ankle on Wednesday. The longer the rookie sits, the higher Thompson’s ceiling is, given the need for scoring.
Source: NBA
DAL • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
The Mavericks are without multiple rotation players, with Thursday’s game being their second in as many nights. Williams, Martin and Powell are in the starting five, filling the voids left by Cooper Flagg, P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford. Of the three new starters, Williams offers the highest streaming upside.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Christie will miss a second consecutive game after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets. Jaden Hardy has started the last two games and should remain in the starting lineup, since the Mavericks are without multiple rotation players.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game is the second in as many nights for the Mavericks, so Washington will not play for injury management reasons. Already a solid streaming option, Naji Marshall becomes even more attractive to fantasy managers. More scoring opportunities will also be available to Klay Thompson due to how shorthanded the Mavericks are.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
DAL • Center and Power Forward • #21
about 1 month ago
Gafford is one of several Dallas starters unavailable for Thursday’s game due to injury. The veteran center suffered the injury in Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets, which forced him to exit the game early and not return. Dwight Powell is a likely candidate to fill in and log heavy minutes for the injured Gafford.
Source: Grant Afseth
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg injured his ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets, the same one he tweaked the game prior against the Nets. Given how depleted the Mavericks’ rotation will be for Thursday’s game, expect to see a lot of Jaden Hardy and Caleb Martin out of necessity.
Source: Dallas Mavericks
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Huerter is dealing with tightness in his right hip flexor, but the probable tag suggests he’ll be available to play. He most recently played 19 minutes in Wednesday’s win over the Jazz. While Huerter’s playing time has been consistent, the role isn’t good enough to make him much more than a deep-league streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DAL • Small Forward • #
about 1 month ago
Flagg sprained his ankle in the third quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets. After the game, head coach Jason Kidd mentioned that Flagg had tweaked his ankle in the prior game against the Nets. Flagg has only missed one game this season due to injury, but the Mavericks are likely to be cautious with their top draft pick and the future of their franchise. With Flagg likely out and P.J. Washington questionable, we could see high usage outputs for Naji Marshall and Klay Thompson.
DAL • Power Forward and Center • #25
about 1 month ago
Washington missed four games with an ankle injury but then was able to return on Wednesday and play 31 minutes against the Nuggets. The Mavericks may choose to sit him for the second leg of a back-to-back, which would open up more minutes for Dwight Powell and Klay Thompson.
DAL • Shooting Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Christie also missed Wednesday’s game against the Nuggets with the same illness. That led to extra minutes for Ryan Nembhard and Klay Thompson, who should both see additional minutes with Cooper Flagg (ankle) also doubtful for this game.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White struggled in his first game back from a calf injury that sidelined him in Tuesday’s loss to the Rockets. He was limited to 30 minutes of action on Wednesday and didn’t have his usual impact as a scorer. He also logged five turnovers and struggled with his ball security, despite being having a good game as a facilitator. White is having a down season relative to his recent campaigns, but he will have a chance to bounce back on Friday against the Nets.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Donsunmu bounced back from an unspectacular performance against the Rockets to put up some solid numbers in a winning effort against the Jazz on Wednesday. The fifth-year guard scored efficiently and was impactful with his playmaking against Utah to finish as one of Chicago’s top scorers and assisters. The double-figure scoring performances marked the sixth of January for Dosunmu, who continues to have one of his best seasons as a pro.
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Vučević had himself another productive performance on Wednesday, going for 20 or more points for the third time already in January and reaching the 30-point mark for the first time all season. Efficient shooting led to his season-high, and the veteran center was also impactful as a facilitator in this game. He finished as Chicago’s leading scorer on the night in the win and will have a chance for another strong outing on Friday against the Nets.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White did not play in Tuesday’s loss to the Rockets, opening up a place in the starting lineup for Jalen Smith. Smith played 36 minutes against Houston; he’ll head back to the bench, with his playing time taking a hit.
Source: Drew Stevens
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey has not appeared in a game since December 29. He was a limited participant in Monday’s non-contact practice, but the Bulls’ guard is progressing well in his recovery. According to Donovan, “this is a big week” for Giddey. Tre Jones has been the starter, and he’s worth streaming while the Bulls await Giddey’s return.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Small Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Phillips will miss a second consecutive game with a sprained right wrist. While his absence may free up a few more minutes for Patrick Williams, neither player affects fantasy basketball.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
This was a seventh straight start for Jones, and while the assists have come consistently, the points have been up and down. However, he had an insanely hot night as a scorer, which led to a new career high for points. Jones will continue to start and be worth rostering as long as Josh Giddey (hamstring) remains out, but with Coby White (calf) likely back against the Jazz, Jones isn’t going to have a repeat of this performance in the near future.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith was available off the bench in Chicago’s last game after a two-game absence, but he was back in the starting unit for this one with Coby White (calf) sidelined. He had a subpar shooting night and missed all five of his three-point attempts, but he did come close to recording a double-double. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so White should return to play the Jazz on Wednesday, which may push Smith back to the bench.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
With Coby White (calf) sidelined, head coach Billy Donovan will utilize his two-big starting lineup, with Smith returning to the opening group. He came off the bench in his first game back after a two-game absence on Saturday. The move to the starting lineup should amplify his value.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Small Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Phillips will be unavailable, but his role in the rotation has been minimal this season. Patrick Williams may see a few extra minutes with Phillips sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey being able to do some work during Monday’s practice is a step in the right direction. However, he still wasn’t a full participant in the non-contact session. Based on the timeline provided on December 31, Giddey should be re-evaluated sometime this week. While he’s sidelined, Tre Jones will continue to serve as the starting point guard alongside Coby White.
Source: Will Gottlieb
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White will get a maintenance day on the first leg of Chicago’s back-to-back set, which isn’t surprising. In White’s absence, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and Ayo Dosunmu are all candidates for increased run.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Smith was back in the Bulls’ rotation after a two-game absence, and the playing time wasn’t too far removed from his season average (17.7 mpg). He didn’t shoot the ball well, but the rebounds and blocks will be helpful for deep-league managers who have Smith rostered. The Bulls begin a four-game Week 13 with a back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday, so there may be some questions regarding Smith’s availability.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Matching up with Cooper Flagg for the first time this season, Buzelis had a good night. However, it could have been much better for the second-year forward, who missed all five of his three-point attempts. As a result, Buzelis failed to record his third consecutive 20-point game. The most significant issue for Buzelis in fantasy basketball recently has been the foul line, where he has made 66.7 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks. He’s shooting 77.2 percent for the season, so there shouldn’t be too much concern about a player offering top-100 fantasy value.
CHI • Center • #9
about 2 months ago
For the first time this season, Vučević has recorded double-doubles in three consecutive games. The Bulls spread the wealth offensively on Saturday, with seven players scoring in double figures. Vooch supplemented his double-double with a few assists and three “stocks,” the most in a game for him since December 21. Shooting 55.4 percent from the field, Vučević has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
For the first time this season, Dosunmu has scored at least 20 points in consecutive games. His overall stat line was excellent, with the Bulls’ guard having an efficient night at the office. Add in the assists and steals, and this was a good way for Dosunmu to end Week 12. The Bulls begin a four-game Week 13 with a back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday. How high Dosunmu’s fantasy ceiling is depends partly on the availability of Josh Giddey (hamstring), who should be re-evaluated soon, per the timeline provided at the time of his injury.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
The Bulls ended their three-game losing streak on Saturday, with offensive balance being the reason. White led seven Bulls in double figures with 22 points, making his first start since December 29. When available, his fantasy value has not met the expectations of fantasy managers, with White ranked just inside the top-150 in eight-cat formats. The Bulls begin a four-game Week 13 in Houston on Tuesday, and that’s the first game of a back-to-back.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #12
about 2 months ago
Collins has been out since late December with a sprained left big toe. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said on Saturday that the 6-foot-11 forward/center suffered a “pretty significant sprain” and will remain in a walking boot for the foreseeable future. Surgery isn’t currently on the table, but the team has been seeking additional opinions on Collins’ injury. Chicago will continue to rely on Jalen Smith to absorb most of the backup center minutes.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Smith is officially back after a two-game absence. He was in the starting lineup before the injury and could return to that role on Saturday. If Smith starts, Kevin Huerter would come off the bench. Also, Lachlan Olbrich will likely fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report