ZACH LAVINE NEWS

Sitting out Friday LaVine (knee) will not suit up Friday against the Spurs, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact LaVine's absence is part of a load management plan as he continues to monitor an ongoing knee injury, and considering Friday's tilt is the first part of a back-to-back, the All-Star guard's absence shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. Alex Caruso is likely to enter the starting lineup, while DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic are candidates for larger offensive roles.

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday LaVine is questionable for Friday's game against the Spurs due to left knee injury management.

Impact LaVine missed the Bulls' first two games of the season due to knee maintenance, but he was available for the last three matchups and averaged 23.3 points, 3.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 31.7 minutes per game. His status is uncertain for the first half of the team's back-to-back set, while Alex Caruso and Coby White should see increased work if LaVine is held out.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big performance in win LaVine contributed 28 points (6-13 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 10-12 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 win over Indiana.

Impact LaVine looked good in the win, dropping a season-high 28 points. Managers have to be thrilled with his recent production, although the fear of another missed game is very real. Based on what we have heard out of Chicago, his knee injury could be something that is going to be an ongoing issue. That alone means it could be hard to trade him away unless managers are willing to take a hit. For now, simply roll with him and hope that the missed games are few and far between.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LaVine's 28 points enable Bulls to hold off Pacers, 124-109

Zach LaVine scored 28 points as the Chicago Bulls held off a third-quarter surge to earn a 124-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics' Williams suspended 1 game for bumping referee

The NBA has suspended Celtics forward Grant Williams for one game without pay for using inappropriate language and making contact with a referee

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

6 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' 128-96 loss in their home opener, including Zach LaVine's debut and a 'disappointing' bench unit Zach LaVine made his season debut for the Chicago Bulls in the home opener Saturday at the United Center, but it wasn’ t enough to hold off...

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Zach LaVine scores 23 points in his season debut, but the Bulls fall flat in home opener to the Cavaliers CHICAGO — Zach LaVine made his season debut for the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Leads team in season debut LaVine racked up 23 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 128-96 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact LaVine made his first appearance of the season after missing the opener due to a knee injury, leading the team in scoring in the losing effort. LaVine tallied a team high in field goals made while also leading the Bulls with four assists in the contest.

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 32 points, Cavaliers roll past Bulls 128-96

Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers pounded Chicago 128-96 in the Bulls’ home opener

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Cavs LaVine (knee) will start Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact LaVine missed the first two games of the regular season, but he's ready to make his debut against another playoff contender in the Eastern Conference. The star guard won't have a minutes restriction, and his presence in the lineup should provide quite a boost to the team's offense while also easing the load on DeMar DeRozan's shoulders.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday LaVine (knee) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Cavaliers and will play in the evening's contest.

Impact As expected, LaVine is set for his season debut Saturday. Per a report, LaVine practice in full Thursday and won't face a minutes restriction, though Donovan admitted LaVine playing 38 minutes or more wouldn't be ideal. Thus, look for LaVine to log around the 34-35 minutes he's played, on average, over the last four seasons.

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago hosts conference rival Cleveland

Cleveland travels to Chicago for an Eastern Conference matchup Saturday

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Beal's late bank shot gives Wizards 102-100 win over Chicago

Bradley Beal’s leaning bank shot with 7.4 seconds remaining gave Washington a 102-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls in its first home game since the star guard signed his massive...

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Friday, available Saturday LaVine (knee), who has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards, will be available for Saturday's matchup with the Cavaliers, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times report...

Impact As expected, LaVine will make his 2022-23 debut Saturday against the Cavaliers after missing the first two games of the season. As previously reported, LaVine will sit at least one game of back-to-backs early on, allowing for Alex Caruso, Coby White and Goran Dragic to see extra run in matchups that LaVine sits.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Caruso brings a different look to the Chicago Bulls lineup filling in for Zach LaVine: 'It's a different style of basketball' Alex Caruso won't attempt to replace Zach LaVine's scoring, but his role as a facilitator aides the Chicago Bulls in their ball movement.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Washington faces conference rival Chicago

The Wizards will play host to conference foe Chicago

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Workload to be managed early in year LaVine (knee), who has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards, will sit for at least one game in back-to-back sets in the near future, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribun...

Impact LaVine is sitting for the first two games of the regular season due to left knee injury management, and the Bulls will continue to manage his workload over the first few weeks of the year. Including this weekend's matchups against the Wizards and Cavaliers, the Bulls have four back-to-back sets between late October and early November, which should allow Alex Caruso, Coby White and Goran Dragic to see increased roles. However, the team doesn't play any back-to-back sets between Nov. 8 and Dec. 19, which should allow LaVine to have slightly more regular playing time.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday LaVine (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact LaVine was unavailable for Wednesday's regular-season opener due to left knee injury management, and he'll remain out for a second consecutive game Friday. He'll have a chance to return Saturday against the Cavaliers, but Alex Caruso, Coby White and Goran Dragic should see increased playing time during his absence.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeRozan scores 37, Bulls top Heat 116-108 in season opener

DeMar DeRozan scored 28 of his 37 points in the second half, Ayo Dosunmu added 17 and the short-handed Chicago Bulls topped the Miami Heat 116-108 in the season-opener for both tea...

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Zach LaVine sits out the Chicago Bulls season opener against the Miami Heat: 'This is not anything that is unexpected' Zach LaVine will not play in the Chicago Bulls season opener Wednesday against the Miami Heat, sparking concerns about his availability for...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Zach LaVine sits out the Chicago Bulls season opener against the Miami Heat: 'This is not anything that is unexpected' Zach LaVine will not play in the Chicago Bulls season opener Wednesday against the Miami Heat, sparking concerns about his availability for...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

REPORT: Zach LaVine Ruled Out For the First Two Games of the Season | SLAM Chicago announced that Zach LaVine would miss their season opener after Wednesday's shootaround. He will reportedly miss their game against...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM

Zach LaVine to miss Bulls season opener against Heat MIAMI — Zach LaVine will not play in the Chicago Bulls season opener Wednesday against the Miami Heat, sparking concerns about his availabil...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How long is Zach LaVine out? Knee injury timeline, return date, latest updates on Bulls star Here's everything we know about Zach LaVine's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Zach LaVine to miss the Chicago Bulls season opener tonight against the Miami Heat Zach LaVine will not play in the Chicago Bulls season opener Wednesday against the Miami Heat, sparking concerns about his availability for...

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM