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Zach Collins - Ruled out for Sunday Collins (illness) is out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Collins left Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks with an illness, then missed Friday's practice due to the ailment. He's battling a respiratory issue that will force him to miss his third contest of the season. Noa Essengue, Leonard Miller and Patrick Williams could all see additional minutes versus the 76ers with Collins out.

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Zach Collins - Battling illness Collins didn't practice Friday due to an illness, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.

Impact Collins left Wednesday's loss to the Knicks early, presumably due to the ailment. For now, he can be tentatively labeled as questionable for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nic Claxton - Closing in on season debut Head coach Tiago Splittler said Friday that Claxton (hamstring) is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the 76ers, per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic.

Impact Splitter stopped short of confirming Claxton's availability, but the big man is certainly trending in the right direction. Once Claxton is cleared to make his Bulls debut, Jalen Smith (hand) is likely to fall into a reserve role.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nic Claxton - Recalled from Windy City Claxton (hamstring) was recalled from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Thursday.

Impact Claxton was assigned to the G League earlier in the day to log a practice as part of his rehab. He'll rejoin the NBA squad following his workout and could make his 2026-27 debut as early as Sunday against the 76ers.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jaylin Sellers - Drains four triples Sellers finished with 14 points (4-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 14 minutes during Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Sellers made the most of his limited opportunity, knocking down four triples while contributing on both ends of the floor. He tied Tre Jones for the team lead in scoring despite playing just 14 minutes, though the blowout afforded Chicago's reserves additional opportunities. Sellers will need to establish a more consistent role before becoming a viable fantasy option outside deeper leagues.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tre Jones - Leads team in scoring Jones finished with 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and four assists over 18 minutes during Wednesday's 135-105 loss to New York.

Impact Jones led Chicago in scoring despite playing fewer than 19 minutes, delivering an efficient performance off the bench while committing just one turnover. However, the lopsided defeat limited his playing time, and Josh Giddey continues to handle the primary playmaking responsibilities. Jones remains a situational fantasy option whose value depends largely on his minutes.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Williams - Struggles in loss Williams accumulated four points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two assists and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Williams failed to make much of an impact despite receiving 20 minutes off the bench, missing all three of his attempts from beyond the arc and failing to grab a rebound. The 25-year-old forward has struggled to establish a consistent offensive role in Chicago's rotation, leaving him with limited fantasy appeal outside of deeper leagues.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dailyn Swain - Sent to G League The Bulls assigned Swain to the G League's Windy City Bulls on Thursday.

Impact With just two brief appearances to his name at the NBA level, this is a move designed to get the rookie some needed reps. He remains miles off the fantasy radar.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nic Claxton - Assigned to G League The Bulls assigned Claxton (hamstring) to the G League's Windy City Bulls on Thursday.

Impact This is the next stage of Claxton's rehab, and he'll be recalled shortly after practicing Thursday. Claxton drew a questionable tag prior to Wednesday against the Knicks and is closing in on his season debut.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Giddey - Held to 10 points Giddey closed Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks with 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and six assists in 27 minutes.

Impact Giddey was efficient with his limited shot attempts but struggled to make his usual impact on the glass, finishing with just one rebound. The lopsided contest also contributed to a reduced workload for Chicago's starting point guard. Despite the underwhelming performance, Giddey's established role as a primary facilitator should allow him to bounce back in more competitive matchups.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leonard Miller - Contributes across board Miller logged four points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Miller made the most of his limited offensive opportunities, collecting three offensive rebounds while contributing as a passer and rim protector. The reserve forward finished with a plus-six rating despite Chicago's 30-point defeat. His ability to contribute in multiple categories is encouraging, but his modest playing time and limited scoring opportunities restrict his fantasy appeal.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Caleb Wilson - Rough shooting in loss Wilson closed Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks with five points (2-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt), five rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes.

Impact Wilson couldn't find his shooting touch, missing 10 of his 12 field-goal attempts while committing three turnovers. The rookie forward continued to see meaningful minutes in Chicago's starting lineup, but his offensive struggles contributed to a forgettable outing. His playing time remains encouraging, though his efficiency could be volatile as he adjusts to the NBA.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Brunson scores 33 points, leads the Knicks to a 135-105 win over the Bulls

Jalen Brunson scored 33 points as the New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 135-105 on Wednesday night

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Zach Collins - Doesn't check back in Wednesday Collins (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks, finishing with three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assist...

Impact Collins headed back to the locker room with a trainer and did not return. He can be considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Sixers until the Bulls offer an update on his status. If the big man is forced to miss time, Leonard Miller could see increased burn.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zach Collins - Heads to locker room Collins (undisclosed) exited to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against the Knicks, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact It's unclear why Collins exited to the locker room with a trainer, though it's unlikely he'll return in the final minutes of this blowout. If he's forced to miss time, Leonard Miller would likely see increased burn, especially if Jalen Smith (hand) joins Collins on the inactive list.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Smith - Won't return Wednesday Smith (hand) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Knicks.

Impact Smith has been starting for Nic Claxton (hamstring), who hasn't played this season. However, the Bulls will be down another big, at least for the remainder of Wednesday's contest. As a result, Zach Collins should handle most of the minutes in the middle the rest of the way.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Smith - Headed to locker room Smith went back to the locker room during Wednesday's game against the Knicks after suffering an apparent finger injury, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Impact Smith appeared to hurt his finger contesting a shot from OG Anuonoby, and for now, he should be considered questionable to return. If he needs to miss time, Zach Collins, Leonard Miller and Noa Essengue would help pick up the slack.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Smith - Upgraded to available Smith is available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks with a left finger sprain.

Impact Smith will shed a probable tag for this contest. He's averaging 12.1 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game this season, and the bulk of the center minutes should remain in Smith's hands until Nic Claxton (hamstring) is cleared to make his season debut.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nic Claxton - Won't return from absence Wednesday Claxton (hamstring) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against New York.

Impact Claxton was listed as questionable, suggesting he might make his 2026-27 campaign debut Wednesday versus the Knicks. However, that won't happen, meaning his next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against Philadelphia. With Claxton on the shelf again, Jalen Smith (finger) will likely remain in the starting lineup.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nic Claxton - Upgraded to questionable Claxton (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday against the Knicks.

Impact Claxton has now drawn his first questionable tag of the young season as he closes in on his debut. If he does get the green light, he may face restrictions early on. Jalen Smith (finger) and Zach Collins could lose some steam upon Claxton's return.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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