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CHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White strained his calf in August, and the hope was that he could return in time for the Bulls’ preseason finale. He was unable to, but the guard did take some contact during a controlled scrimmage on Saturday. The plan is for White to get in more contact work on Monday and Tuesday, and he’s on track to be available for Wednesday’s opener. Given the time missed, fantasy managers should plan for White to be under a restriction of some kind. Tre Jones started Thursday’s preseason finale and would retain that role if the Bulls decide to bring White off the bench.
Source: Joel Lorenzi
CHI • Forward • #9
about 2 months ago
Initially on a two-way deal with the Clippers, Flowers was waived on October 14. He has since cleared waivers and will reportedly join the Bulls on a two-way contract. Given Chicago’s depth on the wings, Flowers is unlikely to be in a position where he can impact fantasy basketball this season. There’s no need to select him in drafts.
Source: Shams Charania
CHI • G • #8
about 2 months ago
The Bulls signed and waived McClung on Friday, and the team holds his G League rights. If the three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion remains with the Windy City Bulls for 60 days, he’ll receive an $85,300 bonus.
Source: NBA Transactions
CHI • G • #8
about 2 months ago
The three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion has most recently been part of the Magic organization, plying his trade for the team’s G League affiliate. Friday’s reported transaction is interesting because the Bulls have filled all 15 of their standard contract and all three two-way contract slots. They would have to waive someone if McClung is on a standard deal. And if the plan is to send him to the G League, the Windy City Bulls will have to acquire McClung’s rights from the Osceola Magic. Either way, this transaction does not impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Michael Scotto
CHI • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
After a slow first preseason game, Giddey got back on track and put together a nice four-game stretch to give himself some momentum heading into the regular season. In Thursday’s finale, he reached double figures as a scorer and dished out a preseason-high in assists in the process. Giddey, in his second year as the Bulls’ starting point guard, should be able to pick up where he left off in his first season. He remains a triple-double threat and could be a nice early-round target in fantasy drafts.
CHI • Forward-Center • #7
about 2 months ago
Smith was one of seven Bulls players to score in double figures on Thursday. His 24 minutes marked the most of the preseason, which allowed him the opportunity to get up the necessary shot attempts to score in double figures for the first time all preseason. The fifth-year forward was equally as impressive on the defensive end, where he erased several Timberwolves shots at the rim. He’ll likely return to a reserve role when the team is at full strength.
CHI • Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
The sophomore forward logged another impressive preseason outing on Thursday. He came up just a point short of his 20-point outing against the Nuggets on Tuesday and has now registered double-digit points in each of the five preseason games. He shot the ball well during his rookie season and closed the season strong on the offensive end after the All-Star Break. Buzelis could be in line for a nice second-year jump.
CHI • Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
The Bulls have made multiple changes to the lineup that started Tuesday’s loss to the Nuggets, with Jones and Smith replacing Ayo Dosunmu and Isaac Okoro. Chicago is still awaiting the return of Coby White, who has not played at all during the preseason due to a calf injury. If he’s unable to play in the Bulls’ season opener against Detroit on October 22, it’s conceivable that Jones or Dosunmu fills the resulting void in the starting lineup.
Source: Chicago Bulls
CHI • Forward-Guard • #35
about 2 months ago
Okoro is dealing with a sore knee and will not play in Chicago’s preseason finale. The knee first became an issue during Tuesday’s loss to the Nuggets, with the Bulls holding Okoro out for the entirety of the second half. Hopefully, he’s healthy enough to contribute when Chicago opens the regular season on October 22 against the Pistons. That said, while Okoro can be an effective defender, he does not offer enough offensive value to impact fantasy basketball.
Source: Will Gottlieb
MIL • Guard • #20
about 2 months ago
Green has found success in the NBA as a premier three-point shooter, though his long-range abilities haven’t translated to fantasy success. He can be a worthwhile streamer when given extra playing time, but he’s otherwise off the fantasy map outside of deeper formats.
Source: Shams Charania
MIL • Forward • #7
about 2 months ago
Livingston signed a fully guaranteed deal in July, but the Bucks don’t have room for him on the final 15-man roster. The 2023 second-round pick will look to latch on with another team.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
MIL • Guard • #14
2 months ago
The Gary Harris Era isn’t off to a great start in Milwaukee. The 31-year-old shooting guard is a decent flier for a team like the Bucks to take, but the durability issues over his career are undeniable at this point. Harris appeared in 48 games for the Magic last year, but made only three starts and played just 14.8 minutes per game. Orlando declined its option on Harris for this season for a reason and Harris is already hurt again before the regular season even begins.
Source: Eric Nehm
CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Giddey’s first preseason outing was a dud, but since then, he has reminded us why he’s going in the third round in Yahoo! drafts. This game in particular is what fantasy managers are hoping to get from him often this season. If this level of well-rounded production is something Giddey is capable of providing consistently, he’ll be worth the early selection.
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis has been a stud throughout the preseason, and that continued in this game. He made an impact on both ends, which showed up in the box score. He’s rising up draft boards, and his ADP is now inside the top 100 in Yahoo! leagues. Buzelis has a chance to pop in his second season in the league.
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
2 months ago
Porter Jr. appears to be the Bucks’s starting point guard heading into the season. He started once again, dropped 15 points in 24 minutes and made 4-of-6 three-pointers. Porter Jr. will have fantasy value as long as he plays well enough to maintain the role as the primary point guard. Offseason addition Cole Anthony had 21 points and went 5-of-6 on three-pointers in 19 minutes. Anthony at least gives the Bucks a depth option at points guard should Porter Jr. falter at any point this season.
MIL • Forward • #34
2 months ago
Giannis might’ve been headed for a triple-double if he played his usual nearly 40 minutes, but he played just 25 minutes because it’s the preseason. The 30-year-old power forward made 6-of-10 free throws against the Thunder on Tuesday after shooting 61 percent from the free throw line last year. Despite his troubles from the foul line, the Greek Freak is a steal in the back half of the first round of fantasy basketball drafts.
CHI • Guard • #0
2 months ago
Coach Billy Donovan said the intent is to use the time between their final preseason game and the regular season opener to ramp White up and get him ready for game action. Tre Jones started the last two preseason games, but he will likely return to a reserve role when White is healthy.
Source: K.C. Johnson
MIL • • #
2 months ago
Obviously both Giannis and Thanasis have already been with the Bucks, and now they’re adding another one. Will this quiet the rumors that Giannis’ time in Milwaukee may be running out? Only time will tell, but don’t expect this Antetokounmpo to see the floor often.
Source: Shams Charania.
CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Giddey stuffed the stat sheet with points, rebounds and assists in this one, tacking on a useful block and three-pointer in the process. The nightly triple-double threat should be a valuable option for fantasy managers in 2025-26, and his ADP has taken him as high as the third round in some drafts given his massive upside.
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis is putting together a strong preseason ahead of Year 2, and fantasy managers are hopeful that this is a sign of things to come once the 2025-26 season tips off. He’s a popular, late-round option in fantasy basketball leagues, though his ADP has climbed steadily since the beginning of October.
MIL • Center-Forward • #33
2 months ago
The big man added six boards, an assist and a block. Turner shot nothing but three-pointers, and he knocked down 5-of-8 while leading Milwaukee in the scoring department. Games like these are what Turner can provide to fantasy managers, though some more rebounds and blocks would be a nice, added touch. He heads into the 2025-26 season as a fringe top-50 pick in fantasy leagues.
MIL • Forward • #34
2 months ago
Antetokounmpo made his first start of the preseason after getting over a case of COVID-19, and he delivered a strong performance. Giannis’ stats certainly weren’t eye-popping, but a double-double in limited time after getting over an illness is definitely encouraging. The free throw element of Giannis’ game keeps him out of the No. 1 conversation in fantasy basketball, but he should go in the first round of every draft.
MIL • Forward • #34
2 months ago
Antetokounmpo, whose arrival in Milwaukee for the preseason was delayed due to a case of COVID-19, will make his first in-game appearance on Sunday. Bobby Portis started Milwaukee’s most recent preseason game on Thursday against the Pistons, and he’ll likely move to the bench with Giannis available.
Source: JIm Owczarski
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
2 months ago
After rejuvenating his NBA career during his time with the Bucks late last season, Porter is on track to be the team’s starting point guard to open the regular season. He didn’t miss a shot from the field against the Pistons and generally made solid decisions with the basketball in his 14 minutes of game time. Given the track record, Porter can be challenging to trust in fantasy leagues fully. However, the opportunity in front of KPJ makes him worth the risk as a late-round pick.
MIL • Forward • #9
2 months ago
Giannis Antetokounmpo was on the Bucks bench in street clothes Thursday night, so Portis received the starting nod. The veteran forward/center was solid playing alongside Myles Turner, and he’ll provide consistent fantasy value when the regular season begins, whether he starts or comes off the bench. Portis has finished each of the last three seasons ranked just outside the top-100 in per-game value, making him well worth the risk in the later rounds of fantasy drafts.
MIL • Guard • #20
2 months ago
With Kyle Kuzma unavailable, Green was inserted into the starting lineup for Thursday’s game. He took full advantage of the opportunity, hitting all five of his three-point attempts and leading the Bucks with 22 points. Green has not been much of a fantasy asset in Milwaukee, but he’s worked hard to earn rotation minutes. While not a player who has to be selected in most drafts, there may be times when Green is worth a look as a streamer, especially where there’s a need for three-pointers.
CHI • Guard • #11
2 months ago
For a second consecutive preseason game, Dosunmu came off the bench and logged a productive offensive outing. In Thursday’s win, he led all Bulls players in field goal attempts and points in his 22 minutes, despite shooting 25.0 percent from beyond the arc. Dosunmu had a strong 2024-25 season when he was healthy and available to play. He looks to be in line for another solid campaign in his fifth NBA season.
CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Giddey was much more aggressive in Thursday’s contest against the Cavaliers than in Tuesday’s. He got up more shots than any other Bulls starter, and although he didn’t shoot efficiently, he finished as one of the team’s top scorers on the evening in 22 minutes of game action. The fifth-year guard also made his usual impact as a scorer and rebounder, and appears to be ready for another strong fantasy basketball season.
CHI • Guard • #30
2 months ago
Jones earned his first start of the preseason and provided the Bulls with a well-rounded performance. The former San Antonio Spurs point guard had similar production on Thursday as the preseason opener, reaching double figures in scoring and impacting the game with a high steal total. He’s impressed thus far and could end up being a nice backup option to projected starting guards Josh Giddey and Coby White during the regular season.
CHI • Guard • #30
2 months ago
Tre Jones enters the Bulls’ starting lineup for their second preseason game, replacing Kevin Huerter, while Zach Collins enters the starting lineup for Nikola Vucevic. Huerter will come off the Bulls’ bench, where 10 players logged minutes on Tuesday. Chicago defeated Cleveland in the preseason opener and will look to earn its second victory.
Source: Chicago Bulls
MIL • Forward • #9
2 months ago
The Bucks remain without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was unavailable to begin training camp after contracting COVID-19 while in Greece. However, he has been practicing. With Kyle Kuzma also out, Portis will start at power forward Thursday night. The other four starters from Monday’s preseason opener are unchanged.
Source: Milwaukee Bucks
CHI • • #
2 months ago
Knox, the ninth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, is still looking to lock down a consistent home for himself in the league. He finished last season with the Warriors, making 14 appearances for the team after spending time in the G League. By signing Knox to an Exhibit 10 contract, the Bulls hold his G League rights. If waived, Knox would receive a bonus of $85,300 if he were to spend 60 days with the Bulls’ G League affiliate.
Source: Michael Scotto
CHI • Forward-Center • #21
2 months ago
Essengue got his first taste of preseason action on Tuesday night after Chicago selected him with the 12th pick this summer. It wasn’t a spectacular debut, and Billy Donovan didn’t get him in the game early; he only ended up playing 14 minutes. He may have to work for his spot in the rotation, but Essengue will be worth keeping tabs on during his rookie year.
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Coming off a strong finish to his rookie season, Buzelis was productive in his first preseason game of year two. Coby White (calf) will remain sidelined for most of the rest of the preseason, and his eventual health will impact Buzelis’ usage, but it was good to see him be prioritized on offense early on.
CHI • Forward-Guard • #35
2 months ago
Coby White (calf) isn’t playing, so it’s unclear if Huerter or Okoro will end up as the fifth starter for Chicago this season. Huerter has more upside in fantasy basketball, but Okoro is the superior defender, which is much needed in this lineup. The hope is that White is available to play by the end of the preseason, so Huerter and Okoro could view the next few preseason games as a tryout for the final starting spot.
Source: Will Gottlieb
MIL • Center-Forward • #33
2 months ago
Turner played limited minutes in his preseason debut with the Bucks, but displayed the two-way ability that should make him a nice fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. He missed his only three-point attempt and converted on his two looks inside the arc, all while anchoring the middle as a shot blocker. Turner, realistically, should slot in seamlessly and fill the role Brook Lopez occupied in Milwaukee for several years. If he can continue to space the floor well and protect the rim at a high level, he’ll be in for another good season as far as fantasy basketball is concerned.
MIL • • #
2 months ago
The three-point shot was a significant positive for Nance on Monday, which he utilized to finish with a team-high in points in the win over Miami. The high-scoring outing came in 17 minutes of game action, with the process resembling his most productive games during the Summer League. As Nance remains on a two-way contract with the Bucks, he’ll likely see more chances throughout the season to impress.
MIL • Guard-Forward • #77
2 months ago
No Milwaukee starter played more than 17 minutes on Monday, including Porter Jr., who needed just 15 minutes to reach double figures in points and finish as the team’s leader in assists. The veteran guard figures to have the ball in his hands often this season after head coach Doc Rivers recently made known his intentions to start Porter Jr. at the point guard position. He’ll provide the Bucks with additional ball handling and playmaking alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo, while also contributing three-level scoring to the starting unit. If Porter Jr. can retain his shooting efficiency from his half-season with the Bucks last season, he’ll have a chance to make a positive impact throughout the year.