Chicago Bulls DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (knee) will be sidelined for at least a couple of weeks. On Thursday, the team announced that Williams received a platelet-rich plasma injection to treat tendinosis in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 23-year-old will sit out a second consecutive game on Saturday against the Phoenix Suns. Matas Buzelis and Julian Phillips benefit most from a fantasy perspective from Williams' absence. While Phillips outperformed Buzelis on Thursday against the New York Knicks, the Bulls have used Buzelis as a starter, putting him in a better position to make an impact.

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Josh Giddey (wrist) is on the injury report as probable for Saturday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns. The versatile Australian has a wrist sprain but is expected to play through the injury. Giddey will enter the weekend with significant momentum, having produced one of his best performances of the season in Thursday's contest against the New York Knicks. He finished a 113-111 overtime loss with 27 points, 16 rebounds, four assists, one block, and one steal. If Giddey isn't ready to suit up against the Suns, Tre Jones' fantasy stock will get a boost.

Chicago Bulls center Jalen Smith (concussion) will not play in Saturday's game against the Phoenix Suns. He is currently in concussion protocol after getting injured in Thursday's matchup against the New York Knicks. Smith only played two minutes in that game, allowing Zach Collins to take on extra shifts. The same is likely to occur on Saturday, although Collins had a disappointing performance on Thursday, scoring two points and grabbing one rebound.

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (calf) carries a probable tag ahead of Saturday's action against the Phoenix Suns. He is on the injury report with right calf soreness. However, it seems that this isn't a serious issue, and Vucevic will likely play. The Bulls big man has gone quiet offensively in recent weeks, averaging 14.6 points for the month. On Saturday, Vucevic has a good matchup to get back on track, as the Suns allow the fourth-most points per game to opposing centers. If Vucevic isn't in the lineup, Zach Collins will be expected to take on a huge workload, as Jalen Smith (concussion) will not be available against the Suns.

Chicago Bulls guard/forward Ayo Dosunmu (shoulder) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's contest against the Phoenix Suns. On Thursday against the New York Knicks, Dosunmu injured his left shoulder and may have to exit the lineup for the first time in a month because of the ailment. If Dosunmu is unable to play, Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones may get more playing time off the bench, but they offer little value to fantasy managers.