Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets - News - January 16, 2026 | FOX Sports

Patrick Williams - Iffy for Sunday Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Williams exited Friday's loss to Brooklyn early due to a sprained right ankle and is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's rematch. If the sixth-year forward is ultimately ruled out, Dalen Terry and Jalen Smith are candidates for a slight bump in minutes, while Julian Phillips could enter the Chicago rotation. In eight outings this month, Williams has averaged 5.9 points and 3.1 rebounds over 17.0 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Giddey - Doubtful for Sunday Giddey (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Giddey is in the process of ramping back up after missing the last few weeks with a left hamstring injury, and the fact that he's been upgraded to doubtful likely means a return is on the horizon. Expect further clarification from the team on his availability closer to tipoff.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Powell - Picks up knee injury Powell won't play in Sunday's game against Chicago due to left knee injury management, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Powell was held to three points in 24 minutes Friday against the Bulls, and he'll now take a seat for Brooklyn's upcoming clash. He figures to have a decent chance to play Monday against Phoenix.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ziaire Williams - Out again Sunday Williams (illness) is out for Sunday's game against the Bulls, C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact Williams hasn't taken the court since Jan. 7 after falling ill, and he's now working back into game shape. His next chance to return will arrive Monday against the Suns.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. - Won't play vs. Bulls Porter will be C.J. Holmes of the New York Daily News for rest purposes Sunday against Chicago.

Impact Porter will be shut down for a game after averaging 24.7 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists over his last three games. Terance Mann should be in for a large uptick in playing time with Porter sidelined.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Big Man of the Future? Chicago Bulls Reportedly Tied to New Orleans Pelicans Center The Chicago Bulls may have a big man on their radar. Despite the organization being one of the most talked-about "sellers" at this year's tr...

JANUARY 17 • SI.COM

Michael Porter Jr. Playfully Apologizes to Nets Fans for Spoiling Tanking Plans With Unexpected Wins The Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. on Instagram on Friday playfully apologized to Nets fans for spoiling tanking plans with an une...

JANUARY 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM