CHICAGO BULLS NEWS

Ayo Dosunmu - Starting Monday vs. Utah Dosunmu is in the Bulls' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Dosunmu will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Monday due to Zach LaVine (hip) being sidelined. Over his last three games, Dosunmu has averaged 10.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting, 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 27.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

LaVine sits out Bulls' game against Jazz with right adductor strain. Markkanen out again for Utah

Chicago Bulls leading scorer Zach LaVine is sitting out against the winless Utah Jazz on Monday night because of a right adductor strain

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah Jazz Starting Lineup Revealed vs. Chicago Bulls The Utah Jazz are rolling out a youthful starting five on Monday night.

NOVEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Jalen Smith - Gets green light Monday Smith (knee) is available to play in Monday's game against Utah.

Impact Smith sat out of Wednesday's win over Orlando due to a left knee effusion, though he was able to suit up in Friday's loss to Brooklyn. The 24-year-old has made an impact in limited run off the bench this season, during which he has averaged 10.2 points and 5.6 rebounds across 13.6 minutes per game in five regular-season outings.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Williams - Available Monday Williams (shoulder) is available to play in Monday's game against Utah.

Impact Williams has been upgraded from probable to available and will play through a right shoulder sprain. The 28-year-old has struggled to start the 2024-25 campaign, during which he has averaged 7.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks while shooting 28.8 percent from the field across 28.2 minutes per game in six regular-season appearances.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Giddey - Good to go Giddey (illness) will play in Monday's game against Utah.

Impact Giddey was added to the injury report as probable due to an illness, but it won't keep him out of Monday's clash. He's been a force on the glass of late, averaging 14.3 points, 10.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.3 steals over his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Zach LaVine - Not playing Monday LaVine (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Jazz, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact LaVine has been able to play through a left shoulder sprain, but he is now dealing with a right adductor strain which will keep him sidelined Monday. It's unclear whether the injury is considered long-term, but LaVine's next chance at suiting up will be against the Mavericks on Wednesday. Ayo Dosunmu and Dalen Terry should see increased playing time while LaVine is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

After the worst 3-point shooting season of his career, Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vučević is on a hot streak. Can he keep it up? Nikola Vučević still isn’t sure why he struggled last season — but he thinks he knows why this year is going so much better.

NOVEMBER 4 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Josh Giddey - Probable for Monday Giddey (illness) is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz.

Impact Giddey was a late addition to the injury report, but it doesn't sound like the illness will keep him out of the lineup. The guard is averaging 14.7 points, 8.0 rebounds and 6.2 assists through six games.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls aim to hold onto leads when facing woeful Jazz Late defensive lapses doomed the Chicago Bulls in Friday’s loss at Brooklyn.The Bulls will try to prevent that from becoming a trend on Mond...

NOVEMBER 4 • THESTATE.COM

Jalen Smith - Probable for Monday Smith is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz due to a left knee effusion.

Impact Smith missed one game due to the injury but returned Friday in Brooklyn, posting five points, five rebounds and a block in 14 minutes. He's averaging 13.8 minutes per game off the bench.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Williams - Questionable Monday Williams (shoulder) is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Williams was a late addition to the injury report before Friday's loss to the Nets due to a right shoulder sprain. However, he played through the injury and is expected to do so again Monday. The 28-year-old has produced a slow start to the season, during which he has averaged 7.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks while shooting 28.8 percent from the field.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Zach LaVine - Questionable for Monday LaVine is questionable for Monday's game against the Jazz due to a right adductor strain, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact This is a new injury for LaVine, who was previously dealing with a sprained left shoulder. He's scored at least 20 points in five of the first six regular-season games, averaging 22.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 34.8 minutes per game. If he's sidelined, Ayo Dosunmu would likely be the primary beneficiary.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Brief G League stay is not a negative for Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis The plan since fall camp is to use the Windy City Bulls of the G League as a supplement to get Buzelis practice time and even playing time d...

NOVEMBER 3 • SUNTIMES.COM

Matas Buzelis - Recalled to NBA Chicago recalled Buzelis from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Monday, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Buzelis will likely spend periodic time in the G League to continue his development, as he's currently not a major fixture in Chicago's rotation. He's yet to play more than 10 minutes in a regular-season game, averaging 5.6 minutes across five appearances.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reaves Claim Made Amid Los Angeles Lakers Links With Chicago Bulls Star Could the Los Angeles Lakers end up making a trade move for the Chicago Bulls and what would that mean for the future of Austin Reaves?

NOVEMBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chicago hosts Utah in non-conference action

The Chicago Bulls take on the Utah Jazz in out-of-conference play

NOVEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ayo Dosunmu - Leads bench with 10 points Dosunmu racked up 10 points (3-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Nets.

Impact Dosunmu has scored in double digits in each of has last three outings and has logged seven or more rebounds in two of them. The 2021 second-round pick is expected to take on a slightly larger role due to Lonzo Ball being sidelined with a sprained right wrist. Over his last three regular-season games, Dosunmu has averaged 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 27.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Coby White - Chips in 21 points Friday White registered 21 points (6-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 34 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Nets.

Impact White extended his 20-point streak to three games Friday, and he and Zach LaVine were tied for second-most points on the Bulls behind Nikola Vucevic (28). White struggled from three early in the regular season, but his shot has steadied as of late and he's gone 14-for-29 from beyond the arc over his last three outings. For the season, he's averaging 19.3 points, 4.3 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals over 33.8 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Zach LaVine - Scores 21 points against Brooklyn LaVine finished with 21 points (7-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Nets.

Impact LaVine and Coby White finished second on the Bulls in scoring Friday behind Nikola Vucevic (28). LaVine is playing through a left shoulder sprain, but that didn't slow him down Friday as he scored 21-plus points for the fifth time in six regular-season outings. For the season, LaVine is averaging 22.7 points on 49.5 percent shooting, 5.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists over 34.7 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Matas Buzelis - Sent to G League The Bulls assigned Buzelis to the Windy City Bulls of the G League on Saturday.

Impact Buzelis is averaging just 1.0 points in 5.6 minutes across his five NBA appearances this season. The rookie forward should receive increased opportunities with Chicago's G League affiliate.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Nikola Vucevic - Dominant outing in loss Vucevic closed with 28 points (10-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Nets.

Impact Despite coming up short against Brooklyn, Vucevic recorded his second of back-to-back double-doubles Saturday. The 34-year-old big man missed just one shot en route to a season-high 28 points. Vuceiv has now recorded five double-doubles in six appearances and has yet to score below 18 points in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls formula of living in first-half hole starting to cause headaches It might have worked in 20-plus point comebacks against Memphis and Orlando, but even Bulls point guard Josh Giddey knew it wouldn't be sust...

NOVEMBER 2 • SUNTIMES.COM

Cam Thomas keeps points flowing as Nets trim Bulls Cam Thomas scored 32 points to continue his strong start as the Brooklyn Nets made enough plays down the stretch for a 120-112 victory over...

NOVEMBER 2 • THESTATE.COM

Can Thomas scores 32 points in the Nets' 120-112 victory over the Bulls

Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter to help the Brooklyn Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 120-112 on Friday night

NOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS