Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (foot) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. It sounds like the star guard is closing in on a return after missing weeks of action due to right foot inflammation. If he's cleared, LaVine would likely be under a heavy minutes limit for the first few games. His return would mean Coby White and Patrick Williams would take a hit in playing time and fantasy value. Fantasy managers will need to check back ahead of Friday's game for more information on LaVine's status.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (ankle) will suit up for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. As expected, White will play after being listed as probable heading into this game due to right ankle soreness. He should resume his normal role in the starting five for this game. White has been putting up big points lately, so fantasy managers should make sure he's in their lineups on Wednesday night.

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says there's no clear timetable for a return for center Nikola Vucevic (groin), and the 33-year-old big man won't practice this week with the Windy City Bulls like injured teammate Zach LaVine (foot) has. Vucevic was already ruled out for Chicago's current two-game road trip, but this is a more concerning development. The Bulls initially anticipated that Vooch's strained left groin would sideline him between seven and 10 days as of Dec. 27. But since the two-time All-Star won't practice this week, it's fair to assume he will remain out until at least Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. Andre Drummond has logged two 20-rebound efforts in three games without Vucevic and will continue to enjoy heightened fantasy value in the meantime.

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said on Tuesday that there's been no setbacks with guard Zach LaVine (foot) from ramping up his workouts in the last few days. Donovan also "doesn't want to rule out" LaVine from returning as soon as Friday against the Charlotte Hornets, but that it is realistic he will be back within the next week. If LaVine can't get the green light to return on Friday from over a month on the shelf due to inflammation in his right foot, his next possible return date would arrive on Monday for a road rematch with Charlotte. With LaVine out for Chicago's two-game road trip, Alex Caruso remains very much worthy of a roster spot in nine-category fantasy leagues while playing top-100 ball this year. Patrick Williams has also seen a boost in production over 16 games without LaVine, supplying 13.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.8 threes per outing on 45.9% shooting from deep.

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan says guard Zach LaVine (foot) will not travel with the team on their current two-game road trip, ruling him out until at least Friday versus the Charlotte Hornets. LaVine was ramping up as of last week as he works his way back from right foot irritation that's kept him on the shelf since Nov. 30. All fantasy managers can do is remain patient with the 28-year-old All-Star, who was netting 21.0 points, 3.4 assists, and 2.4 triples per game before the Bulls had to shut him down. Chicago has prevented their season from derailing in the meantime, but it remains to be seen if LaVine will remain in the Windy City after February's trade deadline. With Nikola Vucevic (groin) also unavailable for at least the next two nights, DeMar DeRozan and Coby White will be tasked with the heavy lifting offensively. Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams will also continue taking on extended run.