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CHI • Small Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Phillips is still dealing with a wrist sprain that cost him multiple games in January. While the 22-year-old forward has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Bucks, his absence won’t have much of an impact on the Bulls’ bench rotation, let alone fantasy basketball.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Jones will dress for Tuesday’s game against the Bucks, but he isn’t expected to play, according to a report from Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. The 26-year-old point guard technically beat his two-week injury timetable. His next chance to actually play will be Thursday when the Bulls take on the Raptors.
Source: KC Johnson
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves is back after sitting out the last 18 Lakers games with a calf injury. Marcus Smart will likely remain in the starting lineup Tuesday as Lakers coach JJ Redick told reporters Reaves will come off the bench and be on a minutes restriction. Despite Reaves’ return, Smart should have a significant role against the Nets on Tuesday.
CHI • Point Guard • #30
about 1 month ago
Jones has been out since the middle of January with a left hamstring strain. That the 26-year-old point guard was upgraded to questionable Tuesday is a great for his pending return, though it’s still up in the air if he’ll be available against the Bucks. Jones would likely play lite minutes off the bench if he’s active.
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable, Smith is good to go after a two-game absence. And with the Bulls trading Nikola Vučević to the Celtics earlier Tuesday, there is undoubtedly a need for additional options in the frontcourt. Given the circumstances, Smith is worth slotting into fantasy lineups.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #4
about 1 month ago
The Bulls and Celtics will swap second-round picks as part of the deal. Boston acquires much-needed help in the frontcourt, and Chicago gets a quality shooting and scoring option in Simons. The Bulls recently brought in Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley, so expect more moves from Chicago before Thursday’s trade deadline.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
With Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan already in Sacramento, the final player in Chicago’s failed “Big 3" is now gone. Vooch gives Boston its much-needed center while sending a sharpshooting microwave scorer to the Bulls. Vučević’s arrival in Boston makes Neemias Queta a drop candidate in standard leagues, as the veteran big man has a storied history of durability.
Source: Shams Charania
LAL • Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
James will return following a one-game absence, but his availability has no impact in the realm of fantasy hoops.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard • #10
about 1 month ago
Conley will head to Chi-Town with Jaden Ivey as Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić end up in Detroit, and the Timberwolves send a 2026 protected first-round pick swap to the Pistons. The Wolves save money and roster space as they look to amp up their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Conley’s role isn’t expected to expand with his new team, and he can remain on the waiver wire in most formats.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. will land in Chicago, while Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric will end up in Detroit. The Wolves also send a 2026 protected first-round pick swap to the Pistons in this deal. The Pistons swap out Ivey for another floor-spacer in Huerter, while the Bulls will surely be making more moves as they face an even greater logjam at guard. Stay tuned.
Source: Shams Charania
LAL • Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
James missed Sunday’s game against New York, but his status for this game won’t alter the Lakers’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward • #15
about 1 month ago
Phillips is dealing with a wrist sprain, which is something he missed a pair of games with in mid-January. However, his status for this game won’t have much of an impact on the Bulls’ rotation.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Huerter missed Sunday’s game, but he could be back against Milwaukee. Yuki Kawamura, Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips played significant roles in the blowout loss but will lose out on minutes if Huerter and Jalen Smith (calf) return. However, none of the three are productive enough to be worth streaming regardless.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith has missed the last two games for Chicago, but he could return against Milwaukee. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) still out, Smith could return to the starting unit if he is available, which could be at the expense of Ayo Dosunmu, even if he’s played well.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves has missed the last 18 games for the Lakers but has been questionable ahead of their last couple of games. He could make his long-awaited return against Brooklyn, which would push Marcus Smart to the bench. Reaves will likely have his minutes managed, so Smart should still play a significant reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey will remain out for a fourth straight game after missing the entire three-game series against Miami. He returned to the starting lineup in the last game he suited up for, so a four-game absence after that suggests his body didn’t respond well. Ayo Dosunmu will start at least one more game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
Ayton only attempted six shots on Sunday, but he made the most of his opportunities, knocking down all six of them. The production wasn’t on par with what he did in Friday’s win over the Wizards, but the Knicks are a far better team than Washington, so greater resistance was expected. Over the past two weeks, Ayton’s limited production outside of points and rebounds has weighed down his fantasy value. Even if he doesn’t score 28 points as he did on Saturday, doing more as a defender will help preserve Ayton’s value.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
If Sunday’s visit to Madison Square Garden was James’s last as an active NBA player, he had a solid night at the office. For those in leagues that include turnovers, the 41-year-old committed just one, a step in the right direction given recent performances. LeBron has averaged 3.3 turnovers per game over the past two weeks, and the limited defensive production has also lowered his fantasy value. The good news for him and the Lakers is that they play three games in Week 16 without a back-to-back.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
The NBA’s leading scorer, Dončić, has scored at least 30 points in six of his last seven games, missing out on a 30-point streak due to a measly 29-point effort against the Cavaliers on Wednesday. He finished Sunday’s defeat two assists shy of a triple-double and has been the top-ranked player in fantasy basketball over the past two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The Lakers play three games in Week 16, starting with the final game of their road trip on Tuesday against the Nets.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Given the high-profile nature of Sunday’s game, there was hope that Reaves would be able to return after missing 18 games with a strained calf. Unfortunately, after going through his pregame workout, the Lakers’ guard could not play. While there is hope that Reaves will be able to play on Thursday, Redick noted that the guard needs to have “100 percent confidence” in his calf before returning. Reaves is considered day-to-day, and Marcus Smart will remain in the starting lineup until that changes.
Source: Law Murray
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Like Coby White, Vučević was back in the Bulls’ lineup after not playing in Saturday’s victory over the Heat. The veteran center didn’t have much of an impact, shooting a respectable percentage but not doing much else. The Bulls play three games without a back-to-back in Week 16, so availability should not be a concern for Vučević managers.
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White was back in the Bulls’ lineup after a one-game absence, and things did not go well for him or the Bulls. While he shot a respectable 2-of-5 from the field in the first quarter, the other Bulls combined to make two of their 14 attempts, and Miami won the frame by a 34-13 margin. The game was essentially over at that point, with White playing 30 minutes. The Bulls play three games in Week 16, starting with the Bucks on Tuesday.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Initially listed as questionable with a calf injury, Reaves will remain out as he hasn’t played since December 25. The 27-year-old shooting guard’s return may not be far off, but Marcus Smart is in line for another start Sunday, though he’s not worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Huerter is now out after initially being listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game. His absence coincides with Coby White’s return, who did not play in Saturday’s win over the Heat. As a result, Ayo Dosunmu should remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth rostering.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
James will not be available for Sunday’s game after initially being listed as questionable. His absence won’t affect fantasy basketball, and there may have been even fewer minutes available to the second-year guard due to Austin Reaves’ potential return from a strained calf.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White and Vučević were held out of Saturday’s win over the Heat, with the former still having his workload managed due to a lingering calf injury. Both will be back in the starting lineup for Sunday’s rematch. While Vučević’s situation is straightforward, as his return pushes Patrick Williams to the bench, White’s is not. Kevin Huerter (back) is questionable; if he can play, either Red Velvet or Ayo Dosunmu will be replaced by White.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith will miss both ends of the Bulls’ road back-to-back in Miami as he continues to deal with right calf tightness. With Nikola Vučević (rest) also out on Saturday, Patrick Williams moved into the starting lineup and played 34 minutes. Vooch is not on the injury report for Sunday, so Williams will return to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 1 month ago
Huerter, who started and played 22 minutes in Saturday’s win over the Heat, is dealing with lower back spasms. With Coby White removed from the injury report after not playing on Saturday, he’ll be in the starting lineup regardless of Huerter’s availability.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #9
about 1 month ago
With the Kings acquiring De’Andre Hunter from the Cavaliers, a third team was needed to make the money work with Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis heading to Cleveland. Enter Chicago, which willingly took Šarić while receiving two future second-round picks for their trouble. Šarić was out of the rotation for most of the season in Sacramento, but injuries may change that in Chicago, at least in the short term. While Nikola Vučević missed Saturday’s win over the Heat to rest, Jalen Smith has missed the last two games with a calf injury. This won’t make Šarić fantasy-relevant, but he may get the chance to contribute that wasn’t there in Sacramento. To open up a roster spot for the veteran forward/center, the Bulls are waiving Jevon Carter.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • Shooting Guard • #11
about 1 month ago
Dosunmu’s late scoring barrage, which included baskets on four straight possessions in the final three minutes, helped Chicago stave off a late rally from Miami. The speedy 26-year-old guard has been excellent of late, averaging 18.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks across eight games over the past two weeks. The Bulls have a three-game week coming up that features matchups against the Bucks, Raptors and Nuggets.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis delivered a couple critical baskets in the closing moments of regulation, including a three-pointer with 39 seconds left that gave Chicago a commanding five-point advantage. The dynamic 21-year-old has been a bit inconsistent from a scoring standpoint but he’s averaging 15.1 points through 49 games. He’s topped 20 points in six of 16 games since the start of January.
CHI • Power Forward • #44
about 1 month ago
The Bulls are severely shorthanded for Saturday’s game, with the absences creating three starting spots. Dosunmu, Huerter and Williams will start, filling in for Josh Giddey, Coby White and Nikola Vučević, and the Bulls are also without Jalen Smith. Of the three replacements, Dosunmu offers the highest ceiling, while managers can afford to leave Williams on the waiver wire.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Including Saturday’s matchup with the Heat, Giddey has missed Chicago’s last two games. And he’s unlikely to be available for Sunday’s rematch, as Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said the guard won’t return until the tightness in his left hamstring subsides. With Tre Jones (hamstring) also out, Ayo Dosunmu takes on added importance within the Bulls’ rotation.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Vučević joins the long list of Bulls rotation players who won’t play on Saturday. His absence opens up a spot in the starting lineup, with Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips being potential replacements. There should also be rotation minutes available to Lachlan Olbrich, but none of these players are worth the streaming risk.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White joins Josh Giddey and Tre Jones on the sidelines, leaving the Bulls without their top three ball-handlers. Expect to see a lot of Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter, with the former offering a higher fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Shooting Guard • #9
about 1 month ago
James’ availability does not affect fantasy basketball, as he is on the back end of the Lakers’ rotation on most nights, if he plays at all. And with Austin Reaves (calf) potentially returning, the chances of Bronny playing decrease even more.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves has been out since Christmas Day, but that could change during the Lakers’ lone trip to Madison Square Garden. Marcus Smart has been the replacement in the starting lineup, but the production has not been consistent enough to merit being rostered in most 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White was initially questionable for Saturday’s game, but a lingering right calf issue has him trending toward not playing. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Tre Jones (hamstring) out, the Bulls will have to rely heavily on Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter. Dalen Terry or Jevon Carter may enter the rotation, but neither would be worth streaming.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
about 1 month ago
Smith had to exit Thursday’s loss to the Heat before halftime due to tightness in his right calf, and the injury will keep him out for at least the first game of Chicago’s back-to-back in Miami. Ayo Dosunmu started the second half in his place last time out and will have a prominent role, as the Bulls are also without Josh Giddey (hamstring).
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 1 month ago
Giddey will miss a second consecutive game due to left hamstring injury management. Jalen Smith replaced him in the lineup for Thursday’s loss to the Heat, but he is also out due to right calf tightness. Look for Ayo Dosunmu to figure more prominently in the rotation after scoring 19 second-half points the last time out, and he is worth streaming in 12-team leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
James struggled in Wednesday’s blowout loss, but he was able to get back on track in this game. He was far more efficient, though it didn’t turn into a great outing because of how dominant Luka Doncic and Deandre Ayton were and how lopsided the score was. Still, it was good to see LeBron bounce back, especially since he has been quieter in recent weeks after a strong start to January. Next up on the schedule is a trip to New York on Sunday, which will be game seven of this eight game road trip.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić got off to an unreal start to this game, and he ended up entering halftime with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists. This was the second time in Dončić’s career that he recorded a triple-double in a single half, joining Nikola Jokic and Russell Westbrook as the only players to do it multiple times in the play-by-play era, per Stathead. He has been fantastic all season, and this performance was one of his best. He’ll look to keep it going in New York on Sunday to wrap up the week.
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
It has been a rough stretch for Ayton recently, but the Wizards didn’t have an answer for him in this game. This was Domin-Ayton at his finest. Across his five games prior to this game, he had scored a total of 33 points. He fell one point shy of matching his season high for scoring, though that hasn’t been typical for him. Ayton’s role has been inconsistent, which has contributed to his production following the same trend. He’ll look to stay hot in New York on Sunday.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić twisted his ankle during Wednesday’s loss to the Cavaliers. The 26-year-old point guard was able to return and finish the game, but wound up on the injury report as questionable. Dončić will play Friday against the Wizards and should be without restriction.
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves hasn’t played since Christmas Day, but he was upgraded to questionable ahead of this game. However, he won’t make his return yet, which means Marcus Smart will get another start. Reaves’ next chance to play will be against the Knicks on Sunday.
Source: Dave McMenamin
CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 1 month ago
White continues to manage this calf injury, but he has been available for the past two weeks. If something changes this weekend, with Chicago playing in Miami on both Saturday and Sunday, Kevin Huerter and Ayo Dosunmu would take on extra minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Center • #9
about 1 month ago
Saturday’s game is the first of two in as many nights that the Bulls will play in Miami, so they’re unlikely to have Vooch for one of them. Rookie Lachlan Olbrich, who has spent most of his time in the G League, is not on the injury report, so he should be available to play rotation minutes. However, he is not worth the streaming risk. The best-case scenario for the Bulls is that Jalen Smith (calf) will be available after leaving Thursday’s loss to the Heat in the second quarter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Shooting Guard • #15
about 1 month ago
Reaves has been sidelined since Christmas Day, but he could be back to take on Washington. Marcus Smart has been starting in his place, but with Luka Doncic (ankle) also questionable, there is a scenario where Reaves returns and Smart starts in place of Luka. Eventually, Smart will be pushed to a reserve role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
The Cavs’ lifted court resulted in an injury scare for Dončić and the Lakers; he twisted his ankle on the uneven surface while hopping backwards after shooting a three-pointer. He was able to return to finish the game, but there is a chance he sits out against Washington. In that scenario, Gabe Vincent will likely slide back into the starting unit in his place.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #2
about 1 month ago
The good news for Ayton and those who have him on their fantasy rosters is that he didn’t miss a shot. The bad news is that he wasn’t much of a factor otherwise, recording four rebounds and a blocked shot in addition to his 10 points. With LeBron James being 41, the Lakers need more from Ayton. And so do those who have him rostered.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 1 month ago
It’s unknown whether this will be LeBron’s final visit to Cleveland as an active NBA player, but the emotions of the moment appeared to get the best of him during a first-quarter video tribute. As for his production, the Lakers’ forward struggled, shooting 30 percent from the field and committing six turnovers. James will look to rebound on Friday when the Lakers visit the Wizards.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 1 month ago
Dončić had an injury scare during the first quarter, when a step back off the court after a three-pointer led to him tweaking his left leg. The Lakers’ guard returned to action after a quick trip to the locker room, and he recorded a relatively efficient stat line. However, that didn’t keep Dončić and the Lakers from getting blown out. The Lakers face Washington on Friday, and it would be unsurprising if Luka went off.
LAL • Power Forward • #28
about 2 months ago
Hachimura recorded one of his best games of January, scoring over 20 points for the first time since early November. The points came from efficient jump shooting and strong contributions from the three-point line. And although Hachimura didn’t make much noise in any other areas of the game, his scoring output on Monday should serve as another encouraging sign that the seventh-year forward has found his rhythm on offense again, having now totaled 40 points over the past two games. His production will be useful for the Lakers going forward, as they look to extend their winning streak to three games on Wednesday against the Cavaliers.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
James played a solid game on Monday. He scored above his season average and was solid on the glass. His assist total was lower than usual, however, which brought down his fantasy production. While James has slowed down some in his 23rd NBA season, he’s still a reliable performer on a nightly basis, with the potential to contribute consistently across most statistical categories.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 2 months ago
Dončić followed a very strong performance against the Mavericks with another stellar one on Monday. He was outstanding in the win over Chicago, as he led Los Angeles in points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers. The Bulls had no answer for the superstar guard, who picked apart Chicago’s defense in various ways. The cherry on top for fantasy managers who roster Dončić was that he recorded only three turnovers. The Lakers have now put together back-to-back wins and Dončić has been a big reason why.
LAL • Power Forward • #33
about 2 months ago
LaRavia will shed his questionable tag and play through his left quad contusion. He should remain in the starting lineup, with Rui Hachimura supporting him off the bench and picking up additional minutes if LaRavia is limited.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Power Forward • #33
about 2 months ago
LaRavia, who’s been a fixture in the starting lineup since the end of December, is dealing with a left quad contusion. If he’s unable to play against the Bulls, that opens the door for Rui Hachimura to start for the first time since going down with a strained calf last month.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Center • #2
about 2 months ago
The good news for fantasy managers is that Ayton reached double digits in rebounds for the fourth time in his last seven appearances. That should take some of the sting out of the poor shooting. Over his previous two games, Ayton has shot 6-of-21 from the field, so it may be fair to question whether the left eye injury suffered in Denver on Tuesday is still an issue. As long as Ayton can provide increased production as a rebounder, the shooting should not be too much of a problem.
LAL • Small Forward, Power Forward, Point Guard, Center, and Shooting Guard • #23
about 2 months ago
James filled the stat sheet, so there was some value to be had despite the limited scoring. Since the beginning of the month, he’s only had two games in which he’s failed to score at least 20 points. And over the past two weeks, James has offered top-20 value in eight-cat formats. The Lakers play four games in Week 15 with no back-to-backs, starting with Monday’s game against the Bulls in Chicago.
LAL • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #77
about 2 months ago
Playing in Dallas for the second time since being traded last January, Dončić helped lead the Lakers’ comeback. He finished two rebounds shy of a triple-double, and a charge taken on Naji Marshall with just under 42 seconds remaining sealed the game. Over the past two weeks, Dončić has been the top-ranked player in eight-cat formats. The Lakers continue their road trip in Chicago on Monday, the first of four games they’ll play in Week 15.