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Nick Richards - Starting Friday Richards is in the starting lineup for Friday's matchup with the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Richards will draw his first start in a Bulls' uniform, and it'll be Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Matas Buzelis and Leonard Miller joining him in the first unit for Friday's game. Richards is capable of racking up the boards and blocks when given the minutes, so he's on the radar as a potential streamer in deep leagues.

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Pre-Gamin': Bulls at Clippers (9:30 CT) – Projected Lineups, How to Watch, More Our Chicago Bulls will look to end their five-game road trip with a loss against the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday.

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Jalen Smith - Out for Friday Smith (calf) won't play Friday versus the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Smith will rest on the second night of a back-to-back set, but he should return for Monday's matchup with Memphis. Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will soak up the center minutes with Smith unavailable.

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Patrick Williams - Available Friday Williams (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Williams will shake off his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a left ankle sprain. The 24-year-old forward has averaged 7.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 22.8 minutes per game across five appearances (one start) since the All-Star break.

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Collin Sexton - Won't play Friday Sexton (leg) is out for Friday's game versus the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact This will be Sexton's third consecutive game on the inactive list, and for now, he should be considered questionable for Monday's meeting with Memphis. Rob Dillingham will continue to have the opportunity for some extended minutes while Sexton is sidelined.

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Isaac Okoro - Remaining out Friday Okoro (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Okoro will miss a third consecutive contest due to a right knee issue, and his next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Grizzlies. With the 25-year-old forward unavailable, Leonard Miller and Patrick Williams are candidates for increased minutes.

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Guerschon Yabusele - Will play Friday Yabusele (foot) will play Friday versus the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Yabusele is back after a one-game absence, and he'll likely be starting Friday evening with Jalen Smith (calf) unavailable. Yabusele is averaging 10.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.1 triples per game with the Bulls this season.

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