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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
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #12
about 2 months 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
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
about 2 months ago
Jones, who has been out since early in the preseason with a lower back stress reaction, is officially available to make his NBA debut. Given the amount of time missed, the second-round pick out of Marquette will likely be under a minutes restriction. Jones won’t affect fantasy basketball now, but he may have “silly season” value if the Pacers can’t bounce back from their slow start.
Source: Indiana Pacers
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
about 2 months 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 • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months 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
IND • Shooting Guard • #7
about 2 months ago
Jones, who suffered a lower back injury during the early portion of training camp, could be available to make his official NBA debut on Friday. While his availability does not affect redraft leagues, the rookie guard’s performances and opportunities will be of interest to managers in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months 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
IND • Point Guard • #29
about 2 months ago
Jackson strained his right hamstring during a November 3 game against the Bucks and has not been available since. That may change on Friday, with Ethan Thompson potentially losing out on playing time. However, neither he nor Jackson moves the needle in fantasy.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months 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 • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
about 2 months 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 • Center and Power Forward • #12
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months 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
IND • Guard • #24
about 2 months ago
Mathews had been on a 10-day contract, but he will now join the Pacers on a standard NBA deal. The 29-year-old has seen his playing time increase of late, averaging almost 18 minutes per game over his last six games. He’s scoring 7.2 points per game with 1.0 rebounds and 0.7 assists, so he remains firmly off the fantasy radar.
Source: Tony East
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Nembhard finished Monday’s victory with a season-high 12 assists, and the double-double was his first since March 8, 2025. With Tyrese Haliburton out for the season, it has effectively been Nembhard’s show to run, but an injury kept him on the sidelines for two weeks earlier this season. Since November 8, the Pacers guard has been a seventh-round player in eight-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP (74). Unsurprisingly, Nembhard is rostered in 92 percent of Yahoo! leagues.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 2 months ago
Counting Monday, Siakam has scored at least 23 points in six straight and eight of his last nine games. The Pacers forward has seen his season-long fantasy value decline, mainly due to the team’s many injuries, most notably Tyrese Haliburton. While the point guard’s absence may have been viewed as an opportunity for Siakam to do more playmaking, that isn’t how things have worked out. He’s providing seventh-round value in eight-cat formats, well behind his Yahoo! ADP (30).
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
about 2 months ago
For the first time since the Pacers’ first two games of the season, Mathurin has scored at least 25 points in back-to-back games. He was efficient against the Kings, posting solid percentages and committing only one turnover. Over the past two weeks, Mathurin has provided seventh-round per-game game value in eight-cat formats. The good news for fantasy managers is that the Pacers still have two more games to play in Week 8, starting with the 76ers on Friday.
IND • Shooting Guard • #55
about 2 months ago
After playing 34 minutes in Friday’s win over the Bulls, Thompson moves into the Pacers’ starting lineup. His promotion comes at the expense of Garrison Mathews, whose limited fantasy value takes a hit with the move to the bench. The other four starters are unchanged.
Source: Tony East
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 2 months 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 • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 2 months 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.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #12
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months 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
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
about 2 months ago
Sheppard will miss a second straight game after straining his calf during a December 3 loss to the Nuggets. How much time he’ll miss remains unknown. While Jarace Walker has made starts in the past, the Pacers went with Garrison Mathews for Friday’s game against the Bulls. Neither player is a must-roster option, but Mathews can provide three-point production as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months 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 • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
about 2 months 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 • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months 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
CHI • Shooting Guard • #25
about 2 months 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 • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 2 months 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
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Smith has missed Chicago’s last four games with a strained left hamstring, and it will likely be five straight on the sidelines come Sunday. With Zach Collins on track to play, Smith’s absence can be easily accounted for by the Bulls.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #35
about 2 months ago
Okoro is likely to miss an eighth consecutive game as he continues to deal with left lumbar radiculopathy. While the absence of his production does not affect fantasy basketball, the Bulls have been forced to make do without their best perimeter defender. Julian Phillips has moved into the starting lineup, but he is not worth picking up in fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Jones has missed Chicago’s last two games with an ankle injury and is likely to miss a third on Sunday. While Dalen Terry and Jevon Carter have received bumps to their minutes, neither has been consistent enough to be fully trusted in deep fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Dosunmu did not play in Friday’s loss to the Pacers, freeing up rotation minutes for Jevon Carter and Dalen Terry. While the former hit four three-pointers and scored 14 points, neither player is worth the streaming risk in most leagues, especially since Coby White is on track to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 2 months ago
Siakam remains the top option on the Pacers as they navigate this season without Tyrese Haliburton. The 31-year-old power forward has expanded his game to include three-point shooting and knocked down five threes against the Bulls on Friday. The Pacers are off for the rest of the weekend and have three games on the schedule in Week 8.
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
about 2 months ago
Sheppard suffered a strained left calf during Wednesday’s loss to the Nuggets and will miss some time. How long he’ll be out has not been made public by the Pacers, but his absence does not affect fantasy basketball. However, it may mean that Jarace Walker returns to the starting five after playing 22 minutes off the bench on Wednesday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 2 months ago
Siakam remains a solid scorer as he’s averaging 24.1 points per game this year, though his overall fantasy value hasn’t lived up to preseason expectations. The 31-year-old power forward was drafted in the third-round, but is providing seventh-round value so far this year. Siakam also comes with the risk of being shut down on a struggling Pacers team that’s going through a rebuilding year.
IND • Shooting Guard • #12
about 2 months ago
Due to a sprained left ankle, Furphy has not appeared in a game since November 3. While Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said that the second-year wing will be available for Wednesday’s game, fantasy managers should not interpret that as a guarantee that he’ll see the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. Leave Furphy on the waiver wire.
Source: Alex Golden
IND • Center • #30
about 2 months ago
Huff has reached double figures in five straight, with Monday’s point total being his highest since November 19 (season-high 20 vs. Charlotte). He’s been the starting center the last three games, with Isaiah Jackson (6/3/0/1/2 in 16 minutes) being pushed to the bench. While iJax is the Pacers’ former first-round pick, Huff has been more consistently productive, and he’s received more opportunities as a result.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Nembhard surpassed the 20-point mark for the first time in five games on Monday. In fact, after scoring 32 points in the Pacers’ November 21 loss to Cleveland, he shot 11-of-34 from the field in the following three games. Before the season, Nembhard was a player whom many fantasy managers believed could safely provide top-100 value. Unfortunately, an early-season injury put him on the shelf for a few weeks, stunting his progress.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 2 months ago
With the Cavaliers regaining control of Monday’s game early in the fourth quarter, Siakam lost out on a few minutes due to Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle pulling the plug. Given how many games the Pacers have lost, this has to be a frustrating season for Siakam and, by extension, those who have him on their fantasy rosters. Having entered the season with a third-round Yahoo! ADP, he’s ranked outside the top-75 in eight- and nine-cat formats. And with Indiana being 4-17, buying low comes with the risk of “Spicy P” being shut down later in the season, as the Pacers regained control of their 2026 first-round pick via a June trade with the Pelicans.
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 2 months ago
After playing 20 minutes off the bench in Saturday’s win over the Bulls, Walker is back in the Pacers’ starting lineup. He replaces Ben Sheppard, who will play rotation minutes off the bench. Walker offers a higher fantasy ceiling than Sheppard, but inconsistent offensive production has been an issue for the former lottery pick.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Center • #22
about 2 months ago
Jackson was bumped to the bench for Friday’s game, and he wasn’t effective in that role. However, he was able to make a large impact in this one. Both Pacers bigs had success, as Jay Huff, who started at center, contributed 14 points, four blocks and four triples. Chicago allows a lot of paint points, so this was a favorable matchup, but it was still good to see both centers turn in strong stat lines. However, this is likely a one-time thing and not the start of a productive run for both.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Following a one-game absence with a quad injury, Nembhard was back to take on Chicago. He immediately returned to the starting unit, which pushed Jarace Walker to the bench and limited him to 20 minutes. As expected, Nembhard is averaging career highs in points, assists and three-pointers with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) out for the season. This wasn’t a standout game, but it was good to see him log 32 minutes after an absence.
IND • Power Forward • #43
about 2 months ago
For the first time this season, the Pacers have a winning streak. Siakam scored 24 points in consecutive games, which resulted in back-to-back wins. Friday’s game was a blowout, but this one ended with Siakam hitting a contested mid-range shot with .1 seconds remaining. It was a fantastic shot to close out an exciting game, and Siakam continues to cook. He has scored at least 20 points in seven of their last eight games, and he has two steals in four straight.
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Nembhard is back after sitting out Friday’s win over the Wizards. However, it is Jarace Walker who will head to the bench, with Sheppard remaining with the starters. The matchup was likely a factor, as the Bulls are starting three guards. Sheppard has not been a great streaming option this season, but sticking with the starters should benefit him.
Source: NBA Lineups
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Nembhard will be good to go after a one-game absence against Washington on Friday. Ben Sheppard started in his place, but he’ll head back to the bench with Nembhard back. T.J. McConnell should still fill out the backup point guard minutes, so he shouldn’t be impacted much.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
about 2 months ago
Nembhard missed Friday’s game against the Wizards with a quad contusion. Ben Sheppard moved into the starting lineup in his absence, but T.J. McConnell out-produced him with 14 points and eight assists in 19 minutes. Expect a similar setup for the Pacers if Nembhard is ruled out again.
IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
2 months ago
Mathurin started the season by scoring at least 20 points in five straight games. He followed that up with 14 and 15 points on sub-40 percent shooting over Indiana’s previous two games before getting back on track in this one. Mathurin had high expectations entering this season with Tyrese Haliburton (Achilles) sidelined, and he should be able to supply plenty of buckets for the remainder of the year.
IND • Power Forward • #43
2 months ago
After scoring a season-low 11 points on Wednesday, Siakam got back on track in this one to help lead Indiana to a lopsided victory. He has scored at least 20 points in six of his last seven games, and he continues to shoot the ball efficiently. Through their first nine games, he shot at least 50 percent from the floor just once; over their last nine games, he has shot below 50 percent just twice. This was also his first double-double since October, which was enough to help the Pacers get their third win of the year.
IND • Point Guard • #9
2 months ago
McConnell didn’t get the starting nod with Andrew Nembhard (quad) sidelined, but he was still able to make a strong contribution off the bench. He led the team in assists and scored in double figures for a fifth straight game. He is rostered in just 19 percent of Yahoo! leagues but has provided fifth-round value during this stretch. If Nembhard remains out against the Bulls on Saturday, McConnell should see a nice boost in value once again, especially if the game is closer.
IND • Shooting Guard • #26
2 months ago
Sheppard and Huff will enter the starting unit in place of Andrew Nembhard (quad) and Isaiah Jackson. Sheppard will get the nod instead of T.J. McConnell, though McConnell should still see a bump in minutes. Huff will replace Jackson as the starting center, though both should continue to split the minutes down low.
Source: Indiana Pacers
IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
2 months ago
Nembhard will miss the first leg of this back-to-back, which will open up the starting spot at point guard. T.J. McConnell should slide into the role, which will make him a high-priority option as long as Nembhard is unavailable. Ben Sheppard may also pick up a few extra minutes.
Source: Indiana Pacers