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CHICAGO BULLS 3-3 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
3-3 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Next Game vs Jazz · Tue 1:30AM
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Bulls aim to hold onto leads when facing woeful Jazz Late defensive lapses doomed the Chicago Bulls in Friday’s loss at Brooklyn.The Bulls will try to prevent that from becoming a trend on Mond...
Jalen Smith - Probable for Monday Smith is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz due to a left knee effusion.
Impact Smith missed one game due to the injury but returned Friday in Brooklyn, posting five points, five rebounds and a block in 14 minutes. He's averaging 13.8 minutes per game off the bench.
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Patrick Williams - Questionable Monday Williams (shoulder) is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact Williams was a late addition to the injury report before Friday's loss to the Nets due to a right shoulder sprain. However, he played through the injury and is expected to do so again Monday. The 28-year-old has produced a slow start to the season, during which he has averaged 7.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks while shooting 28.8 percent from the field.
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Zach LaVine - Questionable for Monday LaVine is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz due to a right adductor strain, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact This is a new injury for LaVine, who was previously dealing with a sprained left shoulder. He's scored at least 20 points in five of the first six regular-season games, averaging 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 34.8 minutes per game. If he's sidelined, Ayo Dosunmu would likely be the primary beneficiary.
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Brief G League stay is not a negative for Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis The plan since fall camp is to use the Windy City Bulls of the G League as a supplement to get Buzelis practice time and even playing time d...
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Matas Buzelis - Recalled to NBA Chicago recalled Buzelis from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Monday, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Impact Buzelis will likely spend periodic time in the G League to continue his development, as he's currently not a major fixture in Chicago's rotation. He's yet to play more than 10 minutes in a regular-season game, averaging 5.6 minutes across five appearances.
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Austin Reaves Claim Made Amid Los Angeles Lakers Links With Chicago Bulls Star Could the Los Angeles Lakers end up making a trade move for the Chicago Bulls and what would that mean for the future of Austin Reaves?
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Chicago hosts Utah in non-conference action
The Chicago Bulls take on the Utah Jazz in out-of-conference play1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ayo Dosunmu - Leads bench with 10 points Dosunmu racked up 10 points (3-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Nets.
Impact Dosunmu has scored in double digits in each of has last three outings and has logged seven or more rebounds in two of them. The 2021 second-round pick is expected to take on a slightly larger role due to Lonzo Ball being sidelined with a sprained right wrist. Over his last three regular-season games, Dosunmu has averaged 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 27.7 minutes per game.
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Coby White - Chips in 21 points Friday White registered 21 points (6-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 34 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Nets.
Impact White extended his 20-point streak to three games Friday, and he and Zach LaVine were tied for second-most points on the Bulls behind Nikola Vucevic (28). White struggled from three early in the regular season, but his shot has steadied as of late and he's gone 14-for-29 from beyond the arc over his last three outings. For the season, he's averaging 19.3 points, 4.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 33.8 minutes per game.
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Zach LaVine - Scores 21 points against Brooklyn LaVine finished with 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Nets.
Impact LaVine and Coby White finished second on the Bulls in scoring Friday behind Nikola Vucevic (28). LaVine is playing through a left shoulder sprain, but that didn't slow him down Friday as he scored 21-plus points for the fifth time in six regular-season outings. For the season, LaVine is averaging 22.7 points on 49.5 percent shooting, 5.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists over 34.7 minutes per game.
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Matas Buzelis - Sent to G League The Bulls assigned Buzelis to the Windy City Bulls of the G League on Saturday.
Impact Buzelis is averaging just 1.0 points in 5.6 minutes across his five NBA appearances this season. The rookie forward should receive increased opportunities with Chicago's G League affiliate.
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Nikola Vucevic - Dominant outing in loss Vucevic closed with 28 points (10-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Nets.
Impact Despite coming up short against Brooklyn, Vucevic recorded his second of back-to-back double-doubles Saturday. The 34-year-old big man missed just one shot en route to a season-high 28 points. Vuceiv has now recorded five double-doubles in six appearances and has yet to score below 18 points in 2024-25.
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Bulls formula of living in first-half hole starting to cause headaches It might have worked in 20-plus point comebacks against Memphis and Orlando, but even Bulls point guard Josh Giddey knew it wouldn't be sust...
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Cam Thomas keeps points flowing as Nets trim Bulls Cam Thomas scored 32 points to continue his strong start as the Brooklyn Nets made enough plays down the stretch for a 120-112 victory over...
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Can Thomas scores 32 points in the Nets' 120-112 victory over the Bulls
Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 120-112 on Friday night2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Magic missing All-Star Paolo Banchero with injury, scratch starting C Wendell Carter Jr. before game
Already missing All-Star forward Paolo Banchero with an injury, the Orlando Magic scratched starting center Wendell Carter Jr. just minutes before their game Friday night against t...2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jalen Smith - Good to go against Brooklyn Smith (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Nets, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Smith has been upgraded from questionable to available Friday after missing Chicago's previous outing with left knee soreness. Smith is averaging 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 13.8 minutes across his four appearances this season.
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Patrick Williams - Good to go Friday Coach Billy Donovan said Williams (shoulder) will play in Friday's game against the Nets, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Williams was a late addition to the injury report due to a right shoulder sprain. However, the 23-year-old will give it a go Friday, though it is unclear whether he will operate under a minutes restriction. Through five regular-season outings, Williams has averaged 7.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 combined steals-plus-blocks while shooting only 29.5 percent from the field in 28.2 minutes per game.
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Zach LaVine - Suiting up Friday Coach Billy Donovan said LaVine (shoulder) is good to go for Friday's game versus the Nets, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact LaVine sustained the injury in Wednesday's win over Orlando, though the consensus is he avoided a major injury and won't miss any time. The 29-year-old has appeared in all of the Bulls' five regular-season outings, during which he has averaged 23.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 combined steals-plus-blocks across 35.0 minutes per game.
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Patrick Williams - Late addition to injury report Williams is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to a right shoulder sprain.
Impact Williams was previously dealing with an ankle injury but us now in danger of missing his first contest of the season due to a sprained shoulder. If Williams is unable to suit up against Brooklyn, Julian Phillips, Mataz Buzelis and Torrey Craig are all candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Bulls eye third straight win against plucky Nets In the beginning of Jordi Fernandez’s coaching tenure, the Brooklyn Nets are showing pluckiness even if it does not always result in wins.Th...
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Jalen Smith - Iffy against Brooklyn Smith (knee) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets.
Impact Smith is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to left knee soreness. If Smith is unable to suit up against Brooklyn, Adama Sanogo will likely operate as Chicago's backup center to Nikola Vucevic yet again.
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Zach LaVine - Questionable for Friday LaVine is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to an acromioclavicular sprain in his left shoulder, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact While LaVine avoided a significant injury against Orlando, he is in danger of missing his first contest of the season Friday. If LaVine is unable to suit up, Dalen Terry, Matas Buzelis and Ayo Dosunmu are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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