Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (neck) and forward Patrick Williams (ankle) are both available for Wednesday's game versus the Houston Rockets. The Bulls' role players should both be good for their usual workloads, considering this matchup is neither the first nor second leg of a back-to-back, but they are trending down with Zach LaVine (foot) and Nikola Vucevic back in the fold. This contest also features the lowest implied point total (216.5) on Wednesday's 10-game slate by a wide margin, so this is probably not the right environment to dig into the bargain bin on either side for DFS purposes. Without a true point guard running the show amid Lonzo Ball's (knee) absence in the Windy City, Chicago's slow-paced offense sees them sit last in the Association in possessions per game (98.2).

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (foot, shoulder) was already listed as probable, so it's not a surprise that he was upgraded to active ahead of the team's Monday night game against the Charlotte Hornets. The team seems to be in limbo when it comes to playing or resting him, so they can still get maximum trade value before the deadline. LaVine came off of the bench in their last game on Friday, which was against the Hornets as well. He still played just under 30 minutes and posted 15 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two turnovers. Since he'll be on the floor, he should still be in fantasy lineups, but it seems his peak fantasy value won't be back until he's traded.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (ankle) couldn't practice on Sunday and is a question mark for Monday's meeting with the Hornets. Williams missed his first game of the season against Charlotte on Friday due to a right ankle strain. His absence gave a boost to Dalen Terry's fantasy stock as the 21-year-old logged his first career start. The first-round pick from 2022 registered eight points, four rebounds, and two steals in 21 minutes. It's a great matchup fantasy-wise, as Charlotte is ranked 28th in defensive efficiency and also offers a pace-up spot for the Bulls.

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (groin) is expected to play on Monday against the Hornets. The 33-year-old veteran returned on Friday night versus Charlotte, the first of consecutive meetings between the clubs, after a five-game absence. He came off the bench, operating under a minutes cap and finishing with 11 points, seven rebounds, and three assists. He'll likely spend more time on the floor in his second game back from the layoff, so he's still worth starting in any fantasy setup. Unfortunately, Vucevic's likely increased workload isn't good for Andre Drummond, who has been playing well in the starting lineup.

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (foot) is expected to play on Monday against Charlotte. The 28-year-old had been sidelined for over a month because of a foot issue. But he returned on Friday versus the Hornets, the first of a back-to-back between the clubs, and finished with 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists. It still hasn't been reported if LaVine will return to the starting lineup. However, he remains a must-start even if he doesn't, considering there's a good chance he'll play better after shaking off any residual rust on Friday caused by the lengthy layoff.