Derrick Favors News, Rumors, Updates - Chicago Bulls

Oklahoma City hosts Minnesota, aims to break home skid

MARCH 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Gilgeous-Alexander, Roby lead Thunder by Nuggets, 119-107

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, Isaiah Roby added a career-high 26 and the injury-depleted Oklahoma City Thunder beat the heavily favored Denver Nuggets 119-107

MARCH 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Wednesday Favors won't play Wednesday against the Nuggets due to low back soreness.

Impact Favors hasn't played in the team's last two games, but he won't be available on Wednesday after popping up on the injury report with low back soreness. Depending on his health, his next chance to return will be Friday against the Timberwolves.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Friday Favors isn't starting Friday's game against the Pacers, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Favors served as a starter in Thursday's game against the Suns, but he'll come off the bench in the second half of the back-to-back set. Isaiah Roby will draw the start.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Favors will start Thursday's game against the Suns, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Favors continues to periodically enter the starting lineup. In his past five starts, he's averaged 6.4 points and 6.8 rebounds in 21.4 minutes.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Highlights ' Thunder at New York Knicks 02/14/2022

FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • YOUTUBE

DeRozan scores 38, Vucevic dominates as Bulls beat Thunder

DeMar DeRozan scored 38 points, Nikola Vucevic added 31 points and 15 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls overcame a sluggish start to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 106-101

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Not expected to play Favors isn't expected to play Saturday against the Bulls, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact With Favors getting the night off for rest, Isaiah Roby will step into the starting five. Favors' next chance to play is Monday against the Knicks.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Favors recorded 16 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt), nine rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 100-87 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Favors ended just one rebound away from what would've been just his second double-double of the campaign. In fact, the 16-point output was a season-high mark for the veteran, but considering he has scored 10 or more points just five times all season long, he shouldn't be trusted outside of the deepest formats.

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid's 25 points, 19 boards lift 76ers past Thunder 100-87

Joel Embiid had 25 points and 19 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 100-87 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Rejoins starting five Favors will start Monday's game against Golden State, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Favors has played in only two of the past 10 games and will return to the starting lineup Monday. Mamadi Diakite will shift to the bench as a result.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Favors will play Saturday against the Kings, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Favors didn't play in the past two games, but he'll re-enter the rotation for the shorthanded Thunder. In his past eight appearances, he's averaged 3.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 14.9 minutes.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to bench Favors will come off the bench Wednesday against the Mavericks, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Favors appeared set to start his second straight game with Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (foot) sidelined, but the veteran will instead move to the bench. Mamadi Diakite will receive the start for Oklahoma City.

FEBRUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dort helps Thunder top Trail Blazers 98-81, end 7-game skid

Lu Dort scored 18 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 98-81 to snap a seven-game losing streak

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Starting Monday Favors will start Monday's game against Portland, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Favors was sidelined the last six games by soreness in his lower back, but he's back in the starting five Monday after Jeremiah Robinson-Earl joined the G League club for one game. The veteran center has averaged 5.1 points and 4.7 rebounds in 16.0 minutes this season.

FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids Monday's injury report Favors (back) no longer appears on the injury report ahead of Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Favors thus looks on track to suit up Monday after he wasn't available for any of Oklahoma City's previous six games due to lower-back soreness. Though Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is expected to continue serving as the Thunder's starting center, Favors could supplant Mike Muscala as the rookie's top backup.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sabonis has triple-double, leads Pacers past Thunder in OT

Domantas Sabonis had 24 points, 18 rebounds and 10 assist and the Indiana Pacers outlasted the Oklahoma City Thunder 113-110 in overtime Friday night

JANUARY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Out Friday Favors (back) is out Friday against the Pacers.

Impact Favors will sit out a sixth straight game Friday. He hasn't played more than three consecutive games since he played eight straight from Dec. 6 through Dec. 22.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Favors (back) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Favors has missed the last two games due to lower back soreness, and he's been unable to participate in practice Wednesday and Thursday. His status for Friday's game against Indiana hasn't yet been revealed, but he doesn't appear to be trending in the right direction.

JANUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City faces Indiana, aims to break 6-game skid

Oklahoma City aims to break its six-game skid when the Oklahoma City Thunder play Indiana

JANUARY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Ruled out Monday Favors is out Monday against the Bulls due to low back soreness.

Impact Favors was available for each of the last two games but didn't take the court. He'll be unable to suit up Monday, while his next chance to return will be Friday against Indiana.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma City faces Cleveland, seeks to halt 4-game skid

Oklahoma City looks to stop its four-game losing streak with a win over Cleveland

JANUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Rozier, Bridges lead Hornets past Thunder 121-98

Terry Rozier scored 24 points, Miles Bridges added 22 points and 14 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-98

JANUARY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Good to go Friday Favors (back) is available for Friday's matchup against the Hornets, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact Favors returns following a two-game absence and will come off the bench. As a reserve, he's averaged 3.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in 13.5 minutes.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Favors (back) is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Hornets.

Impact Favors has missed the past two games with back soreness, and he hasn't played in more than three consecutive games since Dec. 18-Dec. 22. If he sits out Friday, his next chance to play arrives Saturday against the Cavaliers.

JANUARY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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