
IND • Power Forward • #5
about 4 hours ago
Walker entered the starting lineup for Indiana’s last game, but he isn’t available against Chicago, Ben Sheppard or Bennedict Mathurin will likely fill the spot in the starting lineup. Mathurin would receive a nice boost, but Sheppard won’t be worth streaming regardless.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Center • #9
about 21 hours ago
Vučević and the Bulls saw their four-game win streak end on Monday, but that didn’t prevent the veteran center from finishing with a productive stat line. In 31 minutes, he was the only player in Monday’s game to secure double-digit rebounds. And with a handful of assists, Vučević finished as one of Chicago’s most productive passers. He made his usual contributions as a scorer, as well, allowing him to finish the night with a good amount of fantasy production.

CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
about 21 hours ago
Giddey came off the bench for the third straight game on Monday and logged one of his well-rounded performances that we’ve grown accustomed to. The fifth-year guard led the Bulls in assists and came within one point of being the third Bulls player to tally 20 points on Monday. Nonetheless, his scoring uptick against the Lakers was encouraging, considering the four-point performance he had against the Celtics on Saturday. As Giddey continues to work his way back from a hamstring injury, fantasy managers should expect him to round all the way back into form.

CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
about 21 hours ago
White was one of six Bulls players to score in double figures on Monday, with his total being the highest on the team. In addition to leading Chicago players in scoring, he also led them in three-pointers and was second in assists on the evening. White has quietly scored the ball well over the past five games — in that time, he’s recorded over 20 points in each game, and is averaging 5.2 three-pointers. Although the Bulls’ winning streak was snapped at four games on Monday, White should continue to play a prominent role and serve as a versatile scorer going forward.

IND • Power Forward • #43
1 day ago
Volume was key for Siakam here as he shot just 8-of-21 from the floor, including 2-of-9 from long range. He was an efficient 8-of-9 from the charity stripe and chipped in meaningful counting stats to bolster his performance for fantasy managers. There’s no reason to expect a dip in production for the high-usage, do-it-all forward any time soon.

IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
1 day ago
Mathurin played his first game since January 2, and he came off the bench with a limited workload. Despite the reduced playing time, Mathurin’s offensive impact was far from muted, as he hit 6-of-10 shots, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc. He should see his playing time trend up moving forward, and fantasy managers in need of points and triples can safely deploy him.

IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
1 day ago
Mathurin will play his first game since January 2, but he’ll come off the bench. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his playing time against the Hawks, as he may be on a minutes restriction after nearly a month on the sidelines.
Source: Indiana Pacers

IND • Point Guard • #29
2 days ago
Jackson was held out of Friday’s win over the Thunder, with perimeter starters Andrew Nembhard, Aaron Nesmith and Johnny Furphy all logging at least 33 minutes. That trio will likely take on a similar workload if Jackson remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report

IND • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #00
2 days ago
Mathurin is dealing with a right thumb sprain as well as a toe injury. The 23-year-old small forward hasn’t played since January 2, but has a chance to return Monday against the Hawks. Fantasy managers should be aware that the Pacers and Hawks tipoff at 1:00 P.M. eastern time. If Mathurin is out again, Johnny Furphy should remain in the starting lineup.

CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
3 days ago
White paced Chicago’s offense throughout the contest — knocking down five of their 21 three-pointers on the night — but opted to dish to teammate Kevin Huerter in the corner for a go-ahead trey with 0.2 seconds left in regulation. The 25-year-old scoring guard has been scorching hot over the past week, leading Chicago to four straight wins, averaging 23.8 points during that span. The Bulls are in line for a busy four-game week that includes showdowns against the Lakers and Pacers before a double dip against the Heat.

CHI • Center and Power Forward • #7
3 days ago
It doesn’t show up from a fantasy perspective, but Smith played a pivotal role from a defensive and rebounding standpoint in the second half, helping Chicago pull out a narrow victory. The 25-year-old big man fell one rebound shy of a double-double and also knocked down a pair of three-pointers. He’s graded out as a borderline top-100 overall fantasy contributor over the past two weeks, averaging 13.3 points and 9.1 boards over his last seven games.

CHI • Power Forward • #44
3 days ago
Williams was initially listed as probable with an ankle injury, so his availability isn’t much of a surprise. He returned from a two-game absence Thursday with five points and three rebounds in 16 minutes off the bench in the win over the Timberwolves. Williams isn’t worth rostering in most fantasy leagues.

CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
3 days ago
Giddey was initially listed as probable, so his availability doesn’t come as much of a surprise. The 23-year-old guard returned from a hamstring injury and came off the bench, playing 26 minutes in Thursday’s win over the Timberwolves. The Bulls could continue to deploy Giddey this way until he feels 100 percent.

IND • Power Forward • #5
4 days ago
Walker started over Jay Huff on Friday and rewarded the coaching staff for their decision to move him into the opening lineup. In the win, he was second on the Pacers in scoring, second in three-pointers, and tied a team-high in steals. Inefficiency from the free-throw line prevented him from notching a 30-point performance, but that’s one of the very few things to pick at from Friday’s outing. Walker has now put together back-to-back high-scoring performances. He’ll have an opportunity for a third on Monday against the Hawks.

IND • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
4 days ago
Nembhard was very productive on Friday. He shot with good accuracy both inside and beyond the arc before finishing with nearly 30 points. But maybe even more impressive was his passing; the fourth-year guard was the only player on either team to reach double figures in assists. The offensive production led Nembhard to his fourth double-double in January, as the Pacers ended a three-game losing streak.

IND • Power Forward • #43
4 days ago
Siakam was one of three Pacers players to score 20 or more points on Friday. In addition to his scoring, the veteran forward made a difference as a playmaker, and also was decent overall on the glass. He didn’t record any stocks for the third straight game and fourth time over the past five outings, but even without the defensive stats, he had a solid final line against OKC. He’ll look for more production on Monday against the Hawks.

IND • Power Forward • #5
4 days ago
Indiana will shift Siakam to the center spot and move Walker into the starting unit, which will push Jay Huff to the bench. Walker had a slow start to the year but has had some solid performances lately. Huff should still play a significant bench role.
Source: Scott Agness

IND • Point Guard • #29
4 days ago
Jackson exited early on Wednesday and will remain out for this game. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said he could return to play against the Hawks on Monday, but for at least this game, Ben Sheppard should see a bump in minutes off the bench.
Source: Dustin Dopirak

CHI • Point Guard • #30
4 days ago
Jones was added to the injury report as doubtful earlier, but he is now expected to be sidelined until at least Feb. 6 with a left hamstring strain. Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter should see a bump in minutes off the bench, but Josh Giddey and Coby White should fill most of the backcourt minutes.
Source: Chicago Bulls

CHI • Power Forward • #44
4 days ago
Williams returned to the lineup on Thursday after missing Chicago’s previous two games. He is expected to be available again when they take on Boston, and he should see a similar workload to his 16 minutes against Minnesota.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Point Guard • #30
4 days ago
Jones has been a consistent producer in recent weeks, but he isn’t expected to play against Boston. Josh Giddey (hamstring) is probable after returning to the lineup on Thursday, but he will likely still have his minutes managed. Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter should see a bump in minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
4 days ago
Giddey made his return to the lineup on Thursday, and he is expected to be available once again. He was limited to 26 minutes in that game and should see a similar workload against Boston. He also came off the bench in that game, and he could do that again to ensure he is available to close out the game.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #0
5 days ago
It has been an underwhelming season for White, and while he didn’t shoot as efficiently in this game, it was his third straight with at least 20 point. During that time, he’s averaging 24.3 points, 4.3 assists and 5.3 three-pointers per game. He’s starting to figure things out, and he’ll look to stay hot in their next game against the Celtics on Saturday.

CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
5 days ago
Giddey missed Chicago’s last 11 games with a hamstring injury, but he returned to the lineup for this game. However, he was on a minutes restriction, so he came off the bench and only played 26 minutes. That meant no changes to the Bulls’ starting lineup in this game, but that won’t hold for long. Jalen Smith, who scored 17 points in this game, is the likely candidate to head back to the bench when that happens. For now, it was a strong first game back for Giddey.

CHI • Power Forward • #44
5 days ago
Williams will be back after missing Chicago’s last two games. Kevin Huerter may lose out on a few minutes, but it won’t dramatically impact fantasy basketball.
Source: K.C. Johnson

CHI • Power Forward • #44
5 days ago
Williams will be back after missing Chicago’s last two games. Kevin Huerter may lose out on a few minutes, but it won’t dramatically impact fantasy basketball.
Source: K.C. Johnson

CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
5 days ago
After an 11-game absence, Giddey is back for the Bulls. He’ll be restricted to 24 minutes in his first game back, which preserves some of Tre Jones’ streaming value. For those who have been rostering Jones, he’s worth holding onto until Giddey is allowed to play starters’ minutes.
Source: K.C. Johnson

IND • Point Guard • #29
5 days ago
Jackson exited early from Wednesday’s game, which limited him to just six minutes. He has been playing larger reserve role recently, so if he remains out for this game, Ben Sheppard should see a bump in minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report

CHI • Point Guard, Shooting Guard, Power Forward, and Small Forward • #3
5 days ago
Giddey has missed the last 11 games with a hamstring strain, with the Bulls going 6-5 in his absence. The 23-year-old has been tremendous this season, averaging almost a triple-double. His return would likely push Tre Jones back to the bench and cut into Ayo Dosunmu’s usage.
Source: NBA.com

IND • Power Forward • #5
6 days ago
A double-digit scorer in five of his last seven appearances, Walker’s 19 points were the most in a game for him since late-November. While the third-year forward isn’t a trustworthy fantasy option right now, he’s someone who could be more valuable during the “silly season.” Given where the Pacers are in the standings, young players like Walker shouldn’t lack for opportunities after the All-Star break.

IND • Power Forward • #43
6 days ago
While Siakam has scored at least 21 points in five straight appearances, Wednesday’s was his first with at least 30 since a January 8 win over the Hornets. While it has been tough sledding for the Pacers’ forward, he’s managed to provide top-100 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. That doesn’t align with Siakam’s ADP (30), but things could be far worse for those who have him rostered.

IND • Point Guard • #29
6 days ago
Jackson played six minutes off the bench before exiting with a sore right ankle. While his absence won’t affect fantasy basketball, it does free up minutes for some of the Pacers’ other reserves.
Source: Scott Agness