
SAS • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Castle exited Sunday’s win over the Kings due to left hip flexor soreness, and that issue will keep him out of Tuesday’s game as well. Julian Champagnie replaced the reigning Rookie of the Year in the lineup on Sunday, and he’s worth a look in deep leagues due to the Spurs also being without Victor Wembanyama. The absences should also raise Devin Vassell’s ceiling as he looks to rebound from a slow start to the season.
Source: Carolina Teague

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama is dealing with a left calf strain, according to Charania, and will miss the next few weeks. This is a major blow to the Spurs and fantasy teams with the 21-year-old big man. Luke Kornet figures to benefit the most from Wembanyama’s absence as he’ll move into the starting lineup. Durability figured to be a challenge given the Spurs’ center’s size. A shoulder injury limited Wembanyama to 46 games last year and now he’ll miss multiple weeks with a calf injury.
Source: Shams Charania

CHI • Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Due to tightness in his left hamstring, Dosunmu is on the Bulls’ injury report for Monday night. The good news is that he’s considered probable, meaning that Ayo is closer to playing than sitting out. With Coby White (calf) not playing due to this being the Bulls’ second game in as many nights, Dosummu will have a higher fantasy ceiling if allowed to play.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Chicago played a double-overtime game against Utah on Sunday, but that won’t keep Giddey out for the second leg of Chicago’s back-to-back set on Monday. Tre Jones is doubtful and Coby White is out, which means Giddey should see plenty of run.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Center • #9
about 2 months ago
Since recording his fifth double-double of the season on November 4, Vučević had a four-game stretch in which he averaged 10.5 points and 6.3 rebounds while shooting 37.5 percent from the field. Sunday’s performance went a long way toward getting the veteran center on track, as he recorded an efficient double-double with solid production in blocks and three-pointers. Vučević goes into a four-game Week 5 ranked just outside the top-50 in nine-cat formats, which aligns with his Yahoo! ADP of 52.

CHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White made his first appearance of the season on Sunday, and he was under a restriction of 24 points. He blew right past that number, playing 30 minutes, and also scored the basket in the final seconds that forced a second overtime. While White looked sharp, the playing time was suboptimal given the time lost to injury. He hasn’t been officially ruled out for Monday’s game in Denver, but it would be shocking if White were available to play. Consider him doubtful.
Source: Drew Stevens

CHI • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Back in the Bulls’ lineup after missing two games with a sprained ankle, Giddey played 42 of a possible 58 minutes against the Jazz. For that reason, fantasy managers should consider him questionable for Monday’s game against the Nuggets. With Coby White and Tre Jones not expected to play in Denver, the Bulls may have to rely heavily upon Ayo Dosunmu (18/1/5 with two three-pointers). Monday’s game is the first of four the Bulls will play during Week 5.

SAS • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Fox orchestrated a balanced offensive attack for San Antonio, handing out a season-high 11 assists against his former team to help seven different Spurs reach double figures while Victor Wembanyama (calf) was sidelined. The 27-year-old upper-echelon facilitator has averaged 22 points, 3.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, and one steal over five games since making his season debut on November 8. The Spurs have a three-game week coming up with matchups against the Grizzlies, Hawks and Suns.

SAS • Center-Forward • #40
about 2 months ago
Kornet drew the starting assignment at center with Victor Wembanyama sidelined due to left calf tightness and wound up delivering his second double-double of the season while logging his most minutes since October 24. The 30-year-old big man carries legitimate streaming appeal in fantasy formats whenever Wembanyama sits, as he’s capable of chipping in on the glass and offers surprising offensive touch as a rim-runner and interior finisher.

SAS • Forward-Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Johnson could’ve had an even bigger night if he hadn’t gone 0-for-4 from beyond the arc, as he connected on all seven of his attempts inside it. He grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds to record his first double-double of the year. The 25-year-old doesn’t carry much fantasy appeal given San Antonio’s crowded scoring hierarchy, but he’s capable of providing useful production whenever someone like Victor Wembanyama is out.

CHI • Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Jones will miss a game for the first time this season due to a left ankle impingement. Josh Giddey, who missed the last two games with a sprained ankle, is available and will fill the void left by Jones.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Giddey is back after a two-game absence. He’ll occupy his usual place in the starting lineup, serving as the lone point guard due to Tre Jones (ankle) being unavailable. Kevin Huerter will also start in the backcourt for the Bulls.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White has been cleared to make his first appearance of the season, giving the Bulls a welcome infusion of scoring on the perimeter. However, he will be under a minutes restriction for “several games,” and will come off the bench. As a result, Kevin Huerter will remain in the starting lineup and is worth holding onto if you’ve been streaming him.
Source: K.C. Johnson

SAS • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Castle suffered a hip injury during the first half of Sunday’s game and was not on the court to begin the third quarter. The Spurs have since announced that he will not return. Julian Champagnie started the second half and could hold onto that spot if Castle misses time. This would also mean that De’Aaron Fox will spend more time on the ball as the primary playmaker.
Source: Matthew Tynan

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 2 months ago
Wemby was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Kings with a calf injury. With the 21-year-old power forward sidelined, Luke Kornet is set to start and is worth streaming. Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo will also see some minutes off the bench.

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 2 months ago
Wemby pops up on the injury report for the first time this season. If he is unavailable against Sacramento, Luke Kornet, Kelly Olynyk and Bismack Biyombo would be the Spurs’ center options. Kornet would likely start and see most of the minutes down low.
Source: Paul Garcia

CHI • Guard • #30
about 2 months ago
Jones has been a starter all season, but with Coby White (calf) potentially making his season debut, Jones could be pushed back to the bench. Jones will likely start if White is out, but if both guards are sidelined, Kevin Huerter would be in line for another start.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White will have a chance to make his season debut on Sunday. He may have his minutes managed, but White should start if he plays. With Josh Giddey (ankle) listed as probable, Tre jones and Kevin Huerter will likely be pushed to the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Guard • #3
about 2 months ago
Giddey has missed Chicago’s last two games, with Kevin Huerter replacing him in the starting unit in both. However, with both Coby White and Tre Jones listed as questionable with ankle injuries, Huerter could remain a starter if both guards are held out.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 2 months ago
Wembanyama wasn’t able to replicate his triple-double from Wednesday’s game, but this was another strong performance for him against Golden State. On top of all the highlight plays, this was his fourth straight double-double, and after a slight lull to start November, Wemby is back to stuffing the stat sheet and dominating games. He’ll look to close out the week against the Kings on Sunday with another big game.

SAS • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
This was only Fox’s fourth game of the year, while the first two were solid, he struggled in Wednesday’s loss to Golden State. He was better in the rematch, matching his season-high for points and setting a new season-high for assists. It wasn’t enough to get a win, but it was encouraging to see Fox be used more as a playmaker. This was his best performance so far, and he’ll look to carry that into Sunday’s matchup with the Kings to close out the week.

SAS • Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Champagnie was a solid source of offense off the bench in the loss. He was third in scoring for the Spurs behind Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox, with most of his points coming from behind the three-point line. Champagnie was a starter to open the year, but in his four games as a reserve, his production has been top inconsistent for him to be worth rostering at this point of the season.

SAS • Forward • #30
about 2 months ago
Champagnie was initially questionable with a hip injury, but will suit up for this one. The 24-year-old power forward is averaging 9.2 points and 5.1 rebounds this season. Champagnie doesn’t have much fantasy value when the Spurs are at full strength.

CHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
White has yet to appear in a game in 2025-26, but he is nearing a return after logging his first full practice of the season. Giddey has missed two straight games, but he’s trending in the right direction. The Bulls’ next games will be Sunday against the Jazz and Monday against the Nuggets and White and Giddey may make an appearance in one of those two contests.
Source: K.C. Jones

SAS • Guard • #4
about 2 months ago
Fox totaled his lowest scoring total of the season on Wednesday while committing six turnovers for the second straight contest. He struggled with his shooting both inside and outside the arc along the way, but ended up tying a season-high in assists. Fox has seen his scoring production dip in each game since his return from injury. He’ll likely need to shake off some early-season rust before he rounds into form.

SAS • Guard • #5
about 2 months ago
Castle joined Victor Wembanyama as one of two Spurs players to tally triple-doubles on Wednesday. Castle was unimpactful from beyond the arc, and used all two-point shots and free throws to finish with more than 20 points on the evening. Wednesday marked his fourth game in a row with double-digit assists, and it appears as though De’Aaron Fox’s return to the lineup won’t impact Castle in a negative way.

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
about 2 months ago
Wemby recorded another phenomenal stat line on Wednesday, as he led all Spurs in points and rebounds, while tying a team-high in assists. The former first-overall pick was efficient from beyond the arc, but his eight turnovers indicated he wasn’t fully in control on the offensive end. Turnovers aside, Wemby had a productive outing against Golden State. He’ll have an opportunity to land an even better performance in Friday’s rematch.

CHI • Guard-Forward • #13
about 2 months ago
One game removed from knocking down four three-pointers, Huerter missed all four of his attempts on Wednesday. However, he shot 10-of-13 from inside the arc, resulting in his second consecutive 20-point game. Huerter’s fantasy value depends on the availability of Josh Giddey, who’s missed the last two games with a sprained ankle. If Giddey is available for Sunday’s game in Utah, it will be safe to drop Huerter onto the waiver wire.

CHI • Forward-Guard • #35
about 2 months ago
Still ranked outside the top-200 in eight- and nine-cat formats, Okoro has not done enough to merit being rostered in most fantasy leagues. However, he’s capable of having the occasional productive night, as was the case on Wednesday. Okoro hit double figures for the second time in three games and the fifth time this season, halfway to his total for the entire 2024-25 season. There’s no need to consider adding Okoro, but his performance against the Pistons was on par with what Bulls fans hoped they would get from Patrick Williams (7/5/1/1/1) consistently.

CHI • Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Buzelis recorded his first double-double of the season on Wednesday, with the 14 rebounds being a career-high. While he hasn’t reached his Yahoo! ADP (80) just yet, the second-year forward is providing top-100 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. While things may change once the Bulls have Josh Giddey and Coby White in the lineup together, Buzelis has shown enough that fantasy managers should be confident that his value won’t take much of a hit, if any, when that time comes.

SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
2 months ago
Vassell exited Monday’s win over the Spurs with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter and did not return. The good news is that he is not on the injury report for Wednesday’s game, so Vassell will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup. If there are any issues, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson will figure more prominently in the Spurs’ rotation.
Source: Paul Garcia

CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Injured during the third quarter of Saturday’s loss to Cleveland, Giddey did not play in Monday’s loss to San Antonio. His spot in the starting lineup was filled by Kevin Huerter, who tallied 23 points, five rebounds, five assists, one block and four three-pointers. He’s worth streaming if Giddey remains out, while managers in deeper leagues should also consider Ayo Dosunmu.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAS • Center-Forward • #40
2 months ago
“French Vanilla,” the nickname given to the tandem of Kornet and Victor Wembanyama, is back. The former returned to the Spurs’ rotation after missing seven games with ankle and shoulder injuries, and he looked sharp. Kornet played 20 minutes off the bench and was the only Spurs reserve to finish with a positive plus/minus. What that stat never tells the whole story of a player’s impact, the Spurs are much better when Kornet is available. His return meant less playing time for Kelly Olynyk, who accounted for two assists in four minutes of action.

CHI • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Dosunmu recorded his third 20-point game of the season on Monday, helping pick up the slack offensively on a night when the Bulls did not have Josh Giddey (ankle). The former second-round pick may be rostered in less than 20 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but he is providing top-100 value in nine-cat formats. Dosunmu’s streaming value is dictated by the availability of Josh Giddey, who did not play on Monday due to a sprained ankle. If Giddey can’t play against the Pistons on Wednesday, don’t hesitate to consider Dosunmu in deep leagues, even if he doesn’t start.

CHI • Guard • #30
2 months ago
Due to Coby White’s calf injury, Jones has been a starter since the beginning of the season. However, Josh Giddey joining White on the sideline for Monday’s game gave Jones more room to operate with the ball in his hands. Not only did he record seven assists, but the point guard notched his first 20-point game of the season. Jones has scored 15 points or more in four of his last five games and is ranked within the top-50 in nine-cat formats. Rostered in 31 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he’s worth a look while the Bulls are without their expected starting backcourt.

CHI • Guard-Forward • #13
2 months ago
With Josh Giddey (ankle) unavailable, Huerter made his first start of the season on Monday. And “Red Velvet” was excellent, shooting over 50 percent from the field and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Rostered in 14 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Huerter is providing seventh-round value in nine-cat formats. He isn’t a must-roster player when the Bulls are whole, but with Giddey and Coby White out, Huerter is a worthwhile streamer.

SAS • Guard • #5
2 months ago
After committing at least five turnovers in each of San Antonio’s first four games, Castle has done a better job of valuing the basketball recently. And over his last two games, the second-year guard has recorded 25 assists and three turnovers. Castle has looked good running the show alongside De’Aaron Fox, who has taken on more scoring responsibilities since returning to the court. Closing in on top-100 value in nine-cat formats for the season, Castle has been a top-20 player over the past two weeks according to Basketball Monster.

SAS • Guard • #4
2 months ago
While Fox had a good night shooting the basketball, the efficiency took a hit due to his committing six turnovers. However, a little rust is unsurprising, given the amount of time he missed due to injury. Fox has totaled 45 points in his two appearances, shooting 17-of-28 from the field, and he only had two turnovers in his debut on Saturday. Thus far, the positives have outweighed the negatives for Fox, who’s establishing better on-court chemistry with Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
2 months ago
Wemby was at his best when the Spurs needed him to be, hitting multiple shots in crunch time to help San Antonio rally for the win. He shot 6-of-8 from the field in the fourth quarter, including two three-pointers in the game’s final minute, the second of which gave San Antonio a 117-114 lead that it would not relinquish. After struggling offensively in Week 3, Wembanyama has gotten his Week 4 off to an excellent start.

SAS • Guard-Forward • #24
2 months ago
Unfortunately, Vassell’s night ended with 6:37 remaining in the third quarter due to a migraine headache. Given the limited production in 21 minutes before his exit, the Spurs wing may have been trying to play through the pain before having to leave. Julian Champagnie (zero points, two rebounds, one assist and three steals) replaced Vassell at the time and may return to the starting lineup if he can’t play against the Warriors on Wednesday. Keldon Johnson (10/7/1/1 in 19 minutes) is another player whose role may expand if Vassell misses time, but his fantasy ceiling is limited coming off the bench.

CHI • Guard-Forward • #13
2 months ago
The Bulls are without Josh Giddey (ankle) for Monday’s game, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Huerter will fill the resulting void, raising his fantasy value. However, Ayo Dosunmu also benefits from Giddey’s absence despite coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Lineups

CHI • Forward • #44
2 months ago
Williams was initially probable for Monday’s game, so the status upgrade was expected. He’ll provide additional depth off the bench, which makes him a player only worthy of consideration in deep leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAS • Center-Forward • #40
2 months ago
Kornet is making his return from left ankle and right shoulder sprains. He’s missed the last seven games with his various ailments. Kornet’s return could cut into Kelly Olynyk’s playing time, but neither of them have much fantasy value behind Victor Wembanyama.

CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Injured during Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers, Giddey has been downgraded from questionable to out for Monday’s matchup. Tre Jones, who was already in the starting lineup, will have a higher fantasy ceiling, while Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter are in the running to fill the void left by Giddey.
Source: Jeff McDonald

CHI • Guard • #0
2 months ago
White’s G League assignment means he is getting closer to a return, and he’s got a chance to return as soon as the Bulls’ upcoming road trip. Until White is back on the court, Tre Jones is worth holding and streaming.
Source: Julia Poe

SAS • Center-Forward • #40
2 months ago
Kornet is recovering from left ankle and right shoulder sprains, which have sidelined him for San Antonio’s last seven games. If he’s able to play on Monday, Kelly Olynyk’s playing time may take a hit. However, this won’t impact either center, as they don’t provide much value when Victor Wembanyama is available.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Forward • #44
2 months ago
Williams recently sprained a finger on his left hand, but he’s a right-handed shooter, and the probable tag suggests he’ll be cleared to play on Monday. If so, his role won’t change much, even if Josh Giddey (ankle) is downgraded from questionable to out.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
Giddey sprained his right ankle during the second half of Saturday’s loss to the Cavaliers while attempting to guard De’Andre Hunter on the perimeter. His absence would leave a massive hole in the Bulls’ starting lineup, as Coby White is also out. Kevin Huerter could be moved into the starting lineup, and this would also raise Tre Jones’ fantasy ceiling.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Forward-Center • #7
2 months ago
Smith provided a spark off the bench for Chicago as a certifiable one-man wrecking crew, knocking down all four three-point attempts and grabbing double-digit rebounds to notch a double-double in less than 20 minutes. That’ll work. The 25-year-old sharp-shooting big man is averaging 12 points and six rebounds across four games over the past week, which gives him some appeal for fantasy purposes in deeper leagues.

SAS • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Suiting up for the first time this season, Fox had no issues getting his shot to fall. He scored 15 points in the second quarter alone and led the Spurs in scoring to help them move to 7-2. Head coach Mitch Johnson said Fox wouldn’t have a minutes restriction, and he ended up logging 30 minutes. That should increase as he logs more games, and they don’t have a back-to-back until December, which should help Fox be available for the rest of the month.

SAS • Guard • #5
2 months ago
With De’Aaron Fox (hamstring) available for the first time this season, Castle didn’t take the expected backseat. He accounted for nearly half of the Spurs’ assists, while Fox only had three dimes. Castle also played 35 minutes. If the plan is to take advantage of Fox’s scoring ability and keep him fresh by allowing Castle to dominate the ball, then both guards can thrive in fantasy hoops. It’s only one game, but it seems like Castle isn’t going to take a hit in production.

SAS • Forward-Center • #1
2 months ago
Though he was elite to start the season, Wemby’s last few games have been rough. Over the last four games, he has shot just 39.7 percent from the floor while averaging 17 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steal and 2.5 blocks per game. Of course, for most players, those are strong numbers. But it’s the inefficiency that has torn down his recent production; Wemby is also averaging five turnovers during this four-game stretch. He’ll look to get back on track in Chicago on Monday.
SAS • • #
2 months ago
The initial report indicated Harper would miss “multiple weeks”, but a more concrete timeline wasn’t given. Clearly, he’s still not close to returning. De’Aaron Fox is making his season debut on Saturday, so Fox and Stephon Castle will occupy all the point guard minutes until Castle returns.
Source: Jared Weiss

SAS • Forward • #10
2 months ago
Sochan played 23 minutes in his season debut on Wednesday and 15 minutes against Houston on Friday. He’ll occupy a role off the bench once again, and he should see 15-20 minutes, though that may not be enough time for him to make an impact in the box score.
Source: Matthew Tynan

CHI • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Dosunmu was initially listed as probable after playing 20 minutes on Friday night. Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Dosunmu will remain on a minutes restriction, but it shouldn’t last much longer beyond Saturday’s game.
Source: Joel Lorenzi

SAS • F-C • #13
2 months ago
Olynyk will be available for a third straight game, which means he will be the primary backup center. However, he has played fewer than 10 minutes in each game he has played in this season.
Source: NBA Injury Report

SAS • Center-Forward • #40
2 months ago
This will be a seventh consecutive absence for Kornet, though the initial questionable tag should indicate that he’s getting closer to a return. Kelly Olynyk will occupy the backup center role once again, but that hasn’t resulted in many minutes for him.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Guard • #11
2 months ago
Dosunmu missed Tuesday’s game against the 76ers with a quad injury. The 25-year-old shooting guard returned Friday night against the Bucks and had seven points and three assists in 20 minutes. The Bulls want to avoid giving Dosunmu heavy minutes while he’s still dealing with the quad injury and that lowers his fantasy ceiling.

CHI • Guard • #3
2 months ago
While many expected that Giddey merely scratched the surface of what he’s capable of in Chicago last season, his start to the 2025-26 campaign has exceeded expectations. He’s close to averaging a triple-double and has recorded at least 10 assists in five of Chicago’s eight games. Giddey will look to get Chicago back into the win column when they visit the Cavaliers on Saturday.

CHI • Guard • #30
2 months ago
Valued mainly for his assist production and low turnover numbers, Jones has been more valuable than anticipated as a scorer. He’s reached double figures in six of eight games, with Friday’s total being a season-high. With Coby White (calf) expected to miss a few more weeks, Jones is worth holding onto. However, that will change once White is cleared to play.