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NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: After one: Bulls 33, Lakers 25. The Bulls have... - The Athletic After one: Bulls 33, Lakers 25. The Bulls have done a great job limiting Anthony Davis, who has only two points on 1-of-2 shooting. Chicago’...

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Final: Warriors 119, Bulls 93. The Bulls were... - The Athletic Final: Warriors 119, Bulls 93. The Bulls were thoroughly outplayed for the final three quarters and fall to 8-4. In their first glimpse at l...

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Warriors 51, Bulls 45. It was only a... - The Athletic Halftime: Warriors 51, Bulls 45. It was only a 16-point quarter for the Bulls, whose lack of size began showing in the second period. I’m ad...

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: After one: Bulls 29, Warriors 23. Great start... - The Athletic After one: Bulls 29, Warriors 23. Great start for the undermanned Bulls on the road. Zach LaVine led the way with 10 points, but the Bulls a...

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott Powers: Derek King is hopeful a lot of the defensive... - The Athletic Derek King is hopeful a lot of the defensive issues will be fixed by defending better through the neutral zone, which in turn would help the...

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Bulls center Nikola Vučević has entered the... - The Athletic Bulls center Nikola Vučević has entered the league’s health and safety protocols, according to a report by ESPN. The report says Vučević is...

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yuri Berchiche - Battling new Achilles issue Berchiche is battling Achilles discomfort in his return from groin surgery.

Impact This isn't a good sign for Berchiche's prospects of returning after the break unless he can return healthy to full training next week. For now, it's assumed he'll be worked slowly into the squad and probably won't be asked to start for another couple weeks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Vivian - Opting for conservative treatment Vivian is opting for conservative treatment for a groin injury and will miss an extended period.

Impact The good news for Vivian is that he isn't undergoing surgery. The bad news is that conservative treatment usually takes about a month and even then, muscle injuries are tricky to deal with. He's already missed two matches with the injury and could be out another month, pointing to more starts for Unai Nunez.

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mayberry: The Bulls led by 11 early, but the Mavs closed... - The Athletic The Bulls led by 11 early, but the Mavs closed the opening quarter on a 20-8 run. After one: Mavs 33, Bulls 32. A silver lining: Nikola Vuče...

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Bears rankings on offense: 4.71 yards per play... - The Athletic Bears rankings on offense: 4.71 yards per play (31st) 136.6 rush yards per game (t-6th) 4.62 yards per carry (7th) 144.1 pass yards per game...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kevin Fishbain: Bears rankings on defense: 5.64 yards per play... - The Athletic Bears rankings on defense: 5.64 yards per play allowed (20th) 4.38 yards per carry (22nd) 7.27 yards per pass (22nd) 1.43% INT rate (25th) 8...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Asked after Wednesday's shootaround when he'll... - The Athletic Asked after Wednesday’s shootaround when he’ll rejoin the lineup, Coby White said “real soon.” White has missed the start of the season whil...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

James Fegan: Scott Boras said his reaction to Carlos Rodón... - The Athletic Scott Boras said his reaction to Carlos Rodón not receiving a qualifying offer was “thank you,” citing that the purpose of it is to burden p...

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Asier Villalibre - Trains normally Villalibre (hamstring) trained normally Tuesday, according to Athletic Club.

Impact Villalibre is expected back after the international break and a full return to training so early into the breaks means that is still likely the case. The forward will look to continue building in training, and should play if he avoids any set backs.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Yuri Berchiche - Training with ball Berchiche (groin) was training with the ball Monday, according to Athletic Club.

Impact Berchiche was training with the ball Monday, a good sign for his return to the pitch after the international break. That said the defender is just making his return to training after a surgery earlier in the season, so he likely won't be rushed back.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Fishbain: The Bears fall to 3-6 at the bye with a wild... - The Athletic The Bears fall to 3-6 at the bye with a wild 29-27 loss to the Steelers.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Halftime: Nets 57, Bulls 51. Just a 16-point... - The Athletic Halftime: Nets 57, Bulls 51. Just a 16-point second quarter for the Bulls. Brooklyn held the Bulls to 5-of-24 shooting in the period, includ...

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Darnell Mayberry: LaVine on Durant's work ethic: "I tried to... - The Athletic LaVine on Durant’s work ethic: “I tried to shoot with him every day. He didn’t miss one workout, one routine. Every day he got in the gym, h...

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scott Powers: The Blackhawks have recalled Reese Johnson from... - The Athletic The Blackhawks have recalled Reese Johnson from Rockford.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Unai Simon - Concedes one in loss Simon conceded one goal and made three saves during Friday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Simon has conceded no more than one goal in six straight matches, though he's only kept a clean sheet on one occasion while securing three draws, two wins and Friday's defeat. Should the attack pick up some steam after the international window, Simon's value could rise from its currently steady standing. For now, he'll focus on a trip to Levante, which have scored 12 goals in 13 matches this season.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Lekue - Continues to play well Lekue created one chance from eight crosses (three accurate) and made three interceptions during Friday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Lekue wasn't as active offensively during the derby draw with Real Sociedad but was far more involved in Friday's tough loss. He's made a solid impact over the last month with two assists from six chances created in his last five starts, though as a team only one clean sheet has been kept in that time. Up next is a trip to Levante, which are one of the poorer teams in the league on both sides of the ball.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inaki Williams - Takes two shots in loss Williams put two shots off target and created one chance during Friday's 1-0 loss to Cadiz.

Impact Williams was given a chance to play more centrally as Oihan Sancet retreated into the midfield to build up possession, but the plan didn't work out as there were seldom clear chances on goal despite a flurry late in the contest. As a result, Williams remains an inconsistent option with only one shot on goal from his last four starts. Up next is a trip to Levante, which feature the worst defensive record in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE