Chicago Bulls DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (knee) has picked up a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. He seems to be nearing his return to action after missing seven games. On Feb. 20, the team announced that he would be re-evaluated in two weeks after Williams received a platelet-rich plasma injection to treat tendinosis in his right knee. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan mentioned on Sunday that Williams could be available for this week's two-game road trip in Florida. Chicago is also scheduled to face the Miami Heat on Saturday. Williams could eat into the minutes of Matas Buzelis, who has been starting during his absence.

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Kevin Huerter (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. He may be forced to skip a third consecutive game due to a right knee sprain. Huerter's absence has allowed Dalen Terry to make back-to-back starts, with Julian Phillips seeing more playing time off the bench. However, neither has made a significant impact in fantasy basketball. If Huerter doesn't return on Thursday, he will have only one more opportunity to suit up this week, as the Bulls visit the Miami Heat on Saturday.

Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball (wrist) remains questionable on the injury report and could be out for a third straight game on Thursday against the Orlando Magic. Ball has been sidelined with a right wrist sprain. With Josh Giddey (quadriceps) and Kevin Huerter (knee) also nursing injuries, Tre Jones, Dalen Terry, Jevon Carter, and Talen Horton-Tucker have taken on larger roles. Jones and Terry started the last contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Horton-Tucker led the second unit with 22 points. There could be additional opportunities again for Chicago's depth players on Thursday if the injury list doesn't clear up.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (quadriceps) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. Giddey enjoyed his best stretch of the season last month, but he is now dealing with a quadriceps contusion in early March, which could sideline him for a second consecutive game. With Giddey out, Tre Jones moved into the starting unit on Tuesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. He had a solid showing in 34 minutes with nine points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and one block.

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) is considered doubtful for Thursday's tilt against the Orlando Magic. He may miss a meeting with his former team due to a right calf strain, which sidelined Vucevic last week. So far, he has sat out five games, and the doubtful tag suggests that Vucevic has not fully recovered and will remain out on Thursday. Zach Collins should continue to roll as the starting center against Orlando. Since stepping into the first unit, he has averaged 18.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.4 steals.