Team Profile
Chicago Bulls
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111.3 13thOffensive Rating
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113.8 7thDefensive Rating
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-2.6 23rdNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game118.1 3rd
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Points per game Against121.4 1st
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Rebounds per game44.7 5th
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Assists per game29.1 3rd
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) will play on Saturday versus the Chicago Bulls. He was listed as probable, so fantasy managers weren't too concerned about his availability against the shorthanded Grizzlies. At any rate, Zach LaVine (ankle) could be out a few weeks, meaning there will be minutes and scoring opportunities up for grabs. DeMar DeRozan, Coby White, and Nikola Vucevic should remain the primary offensive contributors. However, Dosunmu, averaging 8.4 points this season, could easily see an uptick in fantasy production until LaVine returns.
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (ankle) is regarded as questionable for Saturday's home game against Memphis. He returned from a two-game absence against Toronto on Thursday, but it looks like Williams could land back on the shelf for the weekend due to a right ankle sprain. He had a solid 12-point outing in 23 minutes off the bench with 5-for-9 shooting against the Raptors. Dalen Terry should get extra work in Williams' absence on Saturday, but he hasn't done anything to warrant attention from fantasy managers.
Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) has been listed as probable for Saturday's meeting with Memphis. He's having trouble with his left shoulder and was forced to exit Monday's game against Cleveland early. However, Dosunmu had no trouble putting in a 32-minute shift against Toronto on Thursday, so the injury apparently isn't too serious. The 24-year-old had one of his better outings of the season against the Raptors, with 10 points and five assists off the bench. He could get an even better opportunity to perform on Saturday as Zach LaVine's (ankle) replacement in the starting five.
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (ankle) is expected to miss one-to-two weeks. The veteran sprained his right ankle during Thursday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors and underwent testing on Friday. Unfortunately, the news wasn't good, so Chicago will be without one of its top offensive contributors for the foreseeable future. Nonetheless, with LaVine's name mentioned in several trade scenarios, it's possible he may have already played his final game with the Bulls. That said, Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder), averaging 7.8 points, 3.7 boards, and 1.2 steals in six starts this season, is worth adding to any fantasy roster. However, the 24-year-old isn't always the most consistent fantasy producer.
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (ankle) is in danger of missing a third consecutive game on Thursday versus the Raptors. He's nursing a right ankle strain and is listed as questionable for the game. Williams didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, which is a bad sign regarding his availability for the Toronto game. With the Bulls healthy again, Williams has dropped to the bench, and there haven't been any standout performers in the second unit during his absence.