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CHI • Forward • #44
about 2 months ago
Having recently dealt with a groin injury, Williams was not a lock to be available Wednesday night. However, he’s absent from the injury report, so the wing will be in the rotation. Williams should get most of his minutes backing up Matas Buzelis, putting him in a difficult spot regarding fantasy relevance. Williams is a watch-list candidate in deep leagues early in the season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Guard • #11
about 2 months ago
Dosunmu and Okoro were dealing with nagging injuries toward the end of the preseason, but both have been given a clean bill of health for Wednesday’s opener. While the former offers a higher fantasy ceiling, the latter may be part of the starting lineup due to his defensive ability. If Okoro starts, expect to see him spend most of his time guarding Cade Cunningham.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward • #44
about 2 months ago
It’s unclear if these injuries will actually keep either player from being available for the regular season opener on Wednesday against Detroit. Neither is expected to start, but their potential absences could open up minutes for Kevin Huerter, Dalen Terry and rookie Noa Essengue.
Source: K.C. Johnson
DEN • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Braun has seen his minutes and production rise since being selected No. 21 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. He won a championship with the Nuggets as a rookie, and he’s steadily become an integral part of the team’s core rotation. Fantasy managers will hope he continues to ascend in Year 4. He finished as a late fifth rounder in per-game fantasy hoops value in 2024-25.
Source: Shams Charania on Twitter
CHI • Guard • #0
about 2 months ago
Saturday’s update hinted at White being available for the season opener, but Monday’s update confirms that White will miss that contest and at least several more. Until White is ready to return, Tre Jones should see the biggest fantasy boost, with Kevin Huerter potentially soaking up some additional minutes. Jones is the preferred add.
Source: Chicago Bulls
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
DEN • Guard • #8
about 2 months ago
Watson had at least nine points for the fourth time in five games this preseason. The 23-year-old guard started Friday as the Nuggets rested their usual starting lineup. Watson still seems ticketed for a significant bench role this year based on his usage throughout the preseason. It’ll likely still take an injury to someone ahead of him on the depth chart for him to have much fantasy value this year.
DEN • • #
about 2 months ago
Hardaway Jr. started and played 22 minutes, but when the Nuggets have all their starters playing he’s going to come off the bench. Still, the 33-year-old shooting guard showed he still has something left in the tank with the Pistons last year. Playing with Nikola Jokic always helps and there will be opportunities for Hardaway Jr. with the Nuggets this year. He can certainly provide some scoring and threes for fantasy managers in a pinch.
DEN • G-F • #00
about 2 months ago
While Oklahoma City’s starting lineup for Friday’s game likely aligns with the group that will be on the floor for its regular-season opener, that is not the case for the Nuggets. Johnson is the only player in Friday’s lineup who’s expected to be in the starting five when the regular season begins, with the other four being part of the bench rotation. He’s still getting acclimated to his new teammates, which may be why Johnson will play on Friday.
Source: NBA Lineups
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
DEN • Guard • #27
2 months ago
Murray was certainly in mid-season form in this win. After scoring a total of 36 points through their first three preseason games, he nearly matched that total against Chicago. Murray is being drafted in the fourth round in Yahoo! leagues, and he’ll be worth the selection if he is able to stay healthy, like he did last season.
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.
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
Jokic has been able to consistently stuff the stat sheet during the preseason, which should come as a no surprise. He should compete for the top spot in fantasy basketball once again this season and have a chance to add another MVP to his trophy case.
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.
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
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
Joker did what he usually does and posted useful numbers across the stat sheet. Expect more of the same from the three-time MVP, who is fresh off a season in which he became the first center to ever average a triple-double.
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.
DEN • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Throughout the offseason, there were reports of a potential partnership between the Kings and Westbrook, who has been a free agent since opting out of the final year of his deal with the Nuggets. It was also reported that, with the signing of Dennis Schröder, the Kings would need to move a guard to make room for Westbrook. Malik Monk and Devin Carter, whose names were mentioned in trade rumors to make that happen, remain on the Kings’ roster. Would that remain the case if the team were to sign Westbrook now? Or will the most recent rumblings be a way to drum up interest in either of those players? Westbrook hasn’t been a consistently impactful fantasy option in recent years, so he is not a player managers should look to draft and stash in anticipation of a potential move to Sacramento.
Source: Shams Charania
DEN • Guard • #4
2 months ago
Throughout the offseason, there were reports of a potential partnership between the Kings and Westbrook, who has been a free agent since opting out of the final year of his deal with the Nuggets. It was also reported that, with the signing of Dennis Schröder, the Kings would need to move a guard to make room for Westbrook. Malik Monk and Devin Carter, whose names were mentioned in trade rumors to make that happen, remain on the Kings’ roster. Would that remain the case if the team were to sign Westbrook now? Or will the most recent rumblings be a way to drum up interest in either of those players? Westbrook hasn’t been a consistently impactful fantasy option in recent years, so he is not a player managers should look to draft and stash in anticipation of a potential move to Sacramento.
Source: Shams Charania
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
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
DEN • Center • #15
2 months ago
While he did shoot the ball well on Monday, Jokić was uncharacteristically sloppy regarding “ball control.” He committed six turnovers on the night, a number he met or exceeded eight times last season. Given how productive the three-time MVP is, fantasy managers have little to worry about regarding Jokić. Of the eight games in which he recorded six turnovers in 2024-25, the Joker was responsible for five double-doubles and three triple-doubles. More concerning for Nuggets head coach David Adelman was that his team combined to commit 31 turnovers on Monday; Jokić will be fine.
DEN • Guard • #27
2 months ago
After none of the Nuggets starters played more than 19 minutes in Saturday’s preseason opener, with Murray logging 16, the first five began the third quarter of Monday’s victory on the court. Murray looked reasonably sharp against the Raptors, shooting 60 percent from the field and 50 percent from beyond the arc. His fantasy value last season took a hit due to a slow start, but the Nuggets point guard shot the ball better after the All-Star break. The combination of Denver’s improved depth and the exit of Michael Porter Jr. may raise Murray’s fantasy ceiling, even if his role won’t change much.
DEN • Guard • #0
2 months ago
After only attempting two shots from the field in Denver’s preseason opener on Saturday, Braun was far more active offensively in Vancouver. And he didn’t miss, making all eight of his shot attempts in the 112-108 victory. Braun was close to a top-50 player in nine-cat formats in his first season as a starter, exceeding his Yahoo! ADP by a significant margin. He’s undoubtedly capable of duplicating that production, but the Nuggets are deeper than they were a season ago. Fantasy managers will want to begin considering Braun in the latter stages of the sixth round in 12-team category leagues.