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Bulls vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 21

Preview the Feb. 21 matchup between the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons with stats, recent performance, TV channel and more.

3 HOURS AGO • Data Skrive

Bulls vs. Pistons Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 21

Detroit plays Chicago following Cunningham's 42-point performance

Detroit faces the Chicago Bulls after Cade Cunningham scored 42 points in the Pistons' 126-111 win against the New York Knicks

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jalen Smith - Flirts with double-double in return Smith accumulated nine points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 24 minutes during Thursday's 110-101 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Smith returned to action after missing the previous three games with a calf issue. He moved straight back into the starting lineup, falling one point short of a double-double. In nie appearances over the past month, Smith has been able to flirt with top 80 value in standard leagues, averaging 12.9 points, 7.7 rebounds, 2.0 three-pointers and 0.9 steals. While the rotations in Chicago are going to be unpredictable, it does appear as though Smith could be looking at a sizeable role, at least for the foreseeable future.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nick Richards - Inly 12 minutes in loss Richards amassed six points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and one block in 12 minutes during Thursday's 110-101 loss to Toronto.

Impact With Jalen Smith returning from a calf injury, Richards was limited to just 12 minutes, the fewest he has played since joining the Bulls. While he was able to cobble together some intriguing performances in his first two games for Chicago, his two most recent appearances have been far less inspiring. For now, he should only be rostered in deeper formats.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Anfernee Simons - Scores team-high 20 points Simons provided 20 points (7-18 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 31 minutes during Thursday's 110-101 loss to the Raptors.

Impact Simons recorded a team-high 20 points, tallying at least 20 points for the third time in five games since arriving in Chicago. While he has been able to get back to doing what he does best, his peripheral production remains largely underwhelming. Jaden Ivey was seemingly a healthy DNP-CD Thursday, a fate that could certainly befall Simons at some point in the near future. He is worth rostering in most leagues, although managers should be prepared for some unpredictable shifts in playing time.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Raptors return from the All-Star break to beat the Bulls 110-101

Brandon Ingram scored 31 points and the Toronto Raptors returned from the All-Star break to beat the Chicago Bulls 110-101 on Thursday night

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Guerschon Yabusele - Won't start vs. Toronto Yabusele won't start against the Raptors on Thursday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With Jalen Smith (calf) back in the lineup following a three-game absence, Yabusele will slide to the second unit. Over four outings (three starts) with the Bulls, the 30-year-old big man has averaged 10.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.5 minutes per contest.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Williams - Shifting to bench Williams will come off the bench Thursday against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Williams started Chicago's final game before the All-Star break, which marked his third start of the season, but he'll move back to a bench role Thursday now that the starting five has returned to health. The Florida State product is averaging 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in his last five showings off the bench.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Collin Sexton - Returning to bench Sexton isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Sexton drew a spot start before the All-Star break with Josh Giddey (hamstring) sidelined, but Sexton will return to a reserve role Thursday evening. He's scored 17 or more points in each of his two appearances off the bench since joining the Bulls.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Smith - Upgraded to available Smith (calf) is available for Thursday's game against Toronto.

Impact Smith is back from a three-game absence with a strained right calf, likely pushing Guerschon Yabusele to the bench and eating into the playing time of Nick Richards. Over his last 12 appearances, Smith has averaged 13.3 points, 8.4 rebounds. 1.3 assists and 2.1 three-pointers in 26.8 minutes per game.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tre Jones - Available Thursday Jones (hamstring) is available for Thursday's game against the Raptors.

Impact Jones was initially listed as questionable before being upgraded to probable Thursday, and he's now been cleared to return from an 11-game absence due to a strained left hamstring. It wouldn't be surprising to see him operate under a minutes restriction following the extended absence, though Jones' return will leave fewer minutes available for Rob Dillingham and Jaden Ivey.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Giddey - Will play Thursday Giddey (hamstring) will play Thursday against the Raptors.

Impact Giddey is set for a return after missing Chicago's previous eight matchups while nursing a hamstring injury. He hasn't played in a game since Jan. 28, so it wouldn't be a surprise to see the team take it easy with his playing time in his first game back.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

LeBron James gives Bulls credit for trade deadline move fans waited years for LeBron James is in favor of one of the many trades that the Chicago Bulls made before the deadline.

15 HOURS AGO • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Bulls vs Raptors injury report: Jalen Smith, Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, and more The Chicago Bulls are near full health as Giddey, Jones, and Smith eye returns vs. the Raptors, while Zach Collins remains without a timetab...

17 HOURS AGO • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Ron Harper Talks Pippen vs Jordan, Kyle Korver's Bulls Burnout, Audience Sales, and Other Bulls Bullets Ron Harper reflects on whether Michael Jordan or Scottie Pippen was the superior player and other Bulls Bullets.

17 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Tre Jones - Expected to play Jones (hamstring) is probable for Thursday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact After initially being listed with a questionable tag, Jones is on track to return from an 11-game absence. With that in mind, it's likely that he faces restrictions in his first game back. It will be interesting to see how the backcourt rotation shapes with Collin Sexton, Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons all vying for minutes.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Giddey - Upgraded to probable Giddey (hamstring) is probable for Thursday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Giddey was initially listed as questionable, but the reports out of Chicago have been positive. The point guard was a full participant at Wednesday's practice and should officially get the green light to suit up shortly.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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18 HOURS AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Trade Deadline flier created a problem that the Bulls have no way to solve The Chicago Bulls took a flier on Jaden Ivey at the NBA Trade Deadline, but their roster is going to choke out his upside rather than give h...

23 HOURS AGO • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Raptors vs. Bulls: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch The Chicago Bulls (24-31) will attempt to stop a three-game home losing skid when hosting the Toronto Raptors (32-23) on Thursday, February...

1 DAY AGO • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Rob Dillingham poised to flip Bulls' trade deadline narrative Chicago made some questionable moves at this year's trade deadline, but Rob Dillingham is about to prove the Bulls made at least one brillia...

1 DAY AGO • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

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Detroit plays Chicago following Cunningham's 42-point performance

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