ImpactLundy sustained a sprained left ankle during Tuesday's game against Chicago and has been given a day-to-day designation due to the injury. He'll have until Friday to rest up before Atlanta takes on the Kings.
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Seth Lundy - Tabbed day-to-dayLundy (ankle) is considered day-to-day, Lauren L. Williams of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Zach LaVine trade market 'barren'Adrian Wojnarowski: The Zach LaVine market is still barren ā especially with him working his way back from an injury.Source: Threads Whatās...
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Onuralp Bitim - Won't play ThursdayBitim (nose) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Indiana.
ImpactBitim will be sidelined for a fifth consecutive game due to a nasal fracture. His continued absence won't impact Chicago's rotation.
DECEMBER 27, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Jalen Johnson - Nears double-double in returnJohnson (wrist) tallied 10 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal across 29 minutes Tuesday in the Hawks' 118-113 loss to the Bulls.
ImpactBefore he had missed the Hawks' last 14 games with a fractured wrist, Johnson had overtaken Saddiq Bey in the starting five, but Atlanta had room for both players on the top unit Tuesday with De'Andre Hunter (knee) recently undergoing a procedure that will keep him out for at least the next two weeks. Johnson could have some ability to take on more minutes than he handled in his return, but the fantasy line he delivered Tuesday was still plenty useful. The 22-year-old is now averaging 14.1 points (on 59.1 percent shooting from the field), 7.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 three-pointers, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks in 29.9 minutes per game over 15 appearances on the season, a level of production that makes him worth rostering in just about every format.
DECEMBER 27, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Zach LaVine - Ramping up, still no timetableLaVine (foot) has begun to ramp up his on-court work, but he still doesn't have a firm return timetable, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ImpactLaVine progressed to cutting and lateral movements during the Bulls' most recent practice, and coach Billy Donovan said the star shooting guard has responded well so far. Chicago has fought back into the playoff picture during LaVine's absence, going 9-4 over the last 13 games, but his presence would certainly give the team a boost offensively. LaVine's potential return is also important to the trade market, as he's considered one of the more likely players to be moved ahead of the February deadline.
DECEMBER 27, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
DeMar DeRozan - Comes alive in second half TuesdayDeRozan finished with 25 points (8-17 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one steal over 40 minutes during Tuesday's 118-113 win over the Hawks.
ImpactAs a cold-blooded veteran who's used to playing a prominent role as a closer, DeRozan came through when the Bulls needed him the most, and his scoring contributions were key down the stretch, as the Bulls completed a comeback win over the Hawks. DeRozan scored 21 of his 25 points in the second half, and he continues to remain one of the team's alpha presences on offense, especially with Zach LaVine (foot) still out. DeRozan has surpassed the 20-point mark in six of his last seven appearances.
DECEMBER 27, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
Coby White - Scores 19 despite shooting woesWhite ended with 19 points (7-22 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 118-113 victory over the Hawks.
ImpactWhite had a rough shooting performance Tuesday and was particularly woeful from three-point range, where he's gone 0-for-15 in his last two games. However, his game doesn't rely upon efficiency to be impactful, and thus, he should remain valuable in fantasy as long as he gets enough touches, which is going to be the case in his starting role. Despite the ups and downs in terms of efficiency, it's worth noting White has posted 15 straight games with 15 or more points.
DECEMBER 27, 2023ā¢ROTOWIRE
