Chicago Bulls DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (shoulder) won't play on Thursday against Washington. However, the absence will extend beyond Thursday night, with ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reporting that Huerter suffered a dislocated left shoulder and labral tear during Monday's overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The 25-year-old has struggled this season, averaging 10.2 points, five fewer than the 2022-23 campaign. At any rate, he doesn't have a timetable to return, so it's possible he's done for the year. But in the meantime, Keon Ellis, averaging 6.1 points and 2.6 steals in seven starts this season, will presumably continue to fill the hole in the rotation.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (hip) has officially been listed as questionable for Thursday's contest against Houston. White logged a full practice on Wednesday, but the questionable tag leaves the possibility that he might not be ready to play just yet. Chicago's rising star has been absent for the past three games with a hip strain. White had a big 30-point game in an overtime win in this season's first meeting with the Rockets and should be desperate to take the court on Thursday. His return will have an impact on the minutes of Ayo Dosunmu and Jevon Carter, although the former should still have a significant role to play in a good fantasy matchup against an up-tempo team.

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (hip) practiced fully on Wednesday. White told reporters that he will see how he feels on Thursday morning, and if there's no setback, he's on track to play versus the Houston Rockets. A right hip strain suffered in March 13's road defeat to the Indiana Pacers has put White on the shelf for Chicago's last three games, but it sounds as though the star guard can be tentatively deemed probable on Thursday. The Bulls will submit their official injury report later on Wednesday. The 24-year-old combo guard has been a top-75 fantasy player in points leagues across 11 games since the All-Star break, averaging 19.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 2.6 three-pointers, and 0.8 steals during this stretch. A White return would likely drop the surging Ayo Dosunmu back to the second unit in a tough matchup against a Rockets team that ranks seventh in defensive efficiency (110.0).

Sacramento Kings guard/forward Kevin Huerter (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against the Raptors. He injured his left shoulder mere minutes into Monday's matchup against Memphis and has landed on the injury report with a dislocation of the shoulder, meaning Huerter could be out long-term. He will likely be replaced in the starting unit by Keon Ellis, with Chris Duarte also getting a chance to play a bigger part in the proceedings. Ellis' fantasy stock has already been on the rise due to his defensive capabilities, and a larger role should provide him with a further boost.

San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins (concussion) is out for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. After being placed in concussion protocol in the aftermath of Sunday's overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets, Collins will miss at least one game and hope to return in Friday's tilt versus the Memphis Grizzlies. San Antonio recalled Dominick Barlow from the G League on Tuesday for frontcourt depth, but they'll likely lean on rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama at the five in Collins' absence. Through 11 games without Collins in 2023-24, Wembanyama is averaging 23.0 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 1.5 three-pointers, and 3.8 combined steals plus blocks and could feast against a Dallas club that ranks 26th in opponent rebounding percentage (48.5%). Both the Spurs and Mavs sit in the top five in terms of possessions per game, so this should be a fast-paced affair.