JULIAN PHILLIPS NEWS

Returning to bench Friday Phillips is not in the Bulls' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Phillips has started in the Bulls' last two games and averaged 7.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks over 27.0 minutes per game over that span. However, he will retreat to the bench for Friday's game as Coby White returns from a two-game absence due to a left ankle sprain.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

First career start Monday Phillips is in the Bulls' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Nets.

Impact The 2023 second-round pick out of Tennessee will make his first-career NBA start Monday due to Patrick Williams (foot) and Coby White (ankle) being sidelined. Phillips averaged 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds over 13.7 minutes per game across 15 outings in November.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Washington Phillips (illness) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Wizards.

Impact Phillips has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday after missing Chicago's previous outing due to an illness. Phillips should continue to operate as a bench option in the Bulls' forward rotation.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Tuesday Phillips (illness) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Phillips is expected to return to the rotation after missing Saturday's game against the Grizzlies due to an illness, his first absence of the season. Phillips is averaging 13.5 minutes per game but has scored in double figures only once this season.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Phillips (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Phillips will miss his first game of the 2024-25 regular season due to an illness, and his next chance to suit up will be Tuesday against the Wizards. Torrey Craig and Matas Buzelis are candidates to see increased playing time Saturday with Phillips sidelined.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Memphis Phillips is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies due to an upper respiratory illness.

Impact Phillips is in danger of missing his first contest of the season Saturday due to an illness. If the 21-year-old forward is unable to suit up, Torrey Craig and Matas Buzelis are candidates to receive increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Muted role continues Phillips registered zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across seven minutes during Friday's 136-122 win over the Hawks.

Impact Phillips played fewer than 15 minutes for the eighth time in the past nine games, during which time he has scored double-digits only once. With modest averages of just 4.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 0.8 steals in 13.5 minutes per game, it is unlikely we see Phillips moving into a significant role anytime soon.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Steady rotation presence Phillips totaled zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and two steals over 16 minutes during Monday's 135-126 loss to the Jazz.

Impact Phillips has been a steady presence in Chicago's shallow forward rotation, averaging 14.1 minutes and playing in all seven games. He hasn't provided much offensively but is averaging 1.0 steals in his limited action.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Friday Phillips (ribs) will play in Friday's preseason matchup versus the Cavaliers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Phillips missed Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves after sustaining a rib contusion Monday. The 20-year-old is expected to be a full-go for the start of the regular season, and the injury is not likely to limit his playing time.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Wednesday Phillips (ribs) will not play in Wednesday's preseason affair versus the Timberwolves, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Phillips will be sidelined due to a rib contusion, which forced him to exit Monday's preseason game versus Milwaukee. Chicago's frontcourt will be fully healthy Wednesday with the exception of the second-year forward.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Monday Phillips (ribs) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's preseason matchup against the Bucks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports. He amassed 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt) a...

Impact Phillips left the game during the second quarter after getting tangled up with Gary Trent, and the severity of his injury is unknown. Phillips hit the floor hard, though he briefly stayed in the game before heading back to the locker room. The 20-year-old will have two more chances to suit up again before the end of the preseason, with his next opportunity coming Wednesday against Minnesota.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to locker room Monday Phillips (undisclosed) went back to the locker room during the second quarter of Monday's preseason game versus the Bucks, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Gary Trent and Phillips got tangled up with the latter hitting the deck hard. The 20-year-old's status is currently unknown, but he was able to briefly remain in the game so his trip back to the locker room is likely just a precaution. If Phillips' night is over, he will end with 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and two rebounds across 12 minutes.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up start Monday Phillips will enter the starting lineup in Monday's preseason game versus the Bucks.

Impact With Patrick Williams (wrist) out, Phillips will get the start at power forward Monday. The 20-year-old impressed off the bench in Saturday's loss to the Grizzlies, during which he amassed 21 points and eight rebounds while shooting 7-for-12 from the field and an extremely efficient 5-for-8 from downtown.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Shines off bench Saturday Phillips posted 21 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and an assist across 27 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 124-121 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Zach LaVine was the best player for the Bulls by a wide margin, but Phillips certainly turned a few heads with his play off the bench. The former Tennessee standout is a long shot to make the Opening Night roster, and even if he does, he's not expected to play a significant role as a depth option in both forward roles. Phillips averaged 8.1 minutes per game across 40 regular-season appearances as a rookie in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Fully healthy Phillips (foot) said Sunday that he's completed his rehab and feels 100 percent, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Phillips missed the Bulls' final 18 games with a right midfoot sprain, but he seems to be fully recovered. Phillips appeared in 40 games for Chicago as a rookie, averaging 2.2 points over 8.1 minutes.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Phillips (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's Play-In Game against the Heat.

Impact Phillips continues to deal with a right mid foot sprain and will be unavailable as the Bulls attempt to secure the No. 8 seed Friday. Even if the Bulls advance to the first round of the playoffs, it seems unlikely that Phillips will be able to return.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Phillips (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Hawks.

Impact Phillips missed the final 16 games of the regular season due to a right midfoot sprain and doesn't have a timetable to return. Barring the Bulls making a surprise run in the postseason, Phillips' 2023-24 campaign is likely over.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Phillips (foot) is out for Sunday's game versus the Knicks.

Impact Phillips hasn't played since March 13 due to a right foot sprain and will remain out for the Bulls' regular-season finale Sunday. There is no indication that Phillips will be available for Chicago's Play-In game.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out indefinitely Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said Friday that Phillips (foot) is still "in and out" of a walking boot and is without a timeline for a re-evaluation, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun...

Impact Phillips was diagnosed with the foot injury March 15 and missed his 10th straight game in Monday's loss to the Hawks on account of the issue. Donovan's comments suggest that Phillips' return to game action isn't imminent, and even if the rookie forward is able to ditch the boot for good within the next week, he would still require a ramp-up period to regain conditioning. Phillips hasn't been ruled out for the season, but a return for the Bulls' April 14 finale versus the Knicks would appear unlikely at this point.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out indefinitely The Bulls announced Friday that Phillips has been diagnosed with a right foot sprain and is out indefinitely.

Impact The Bulls didn't provide a return timetable, saying Phillips' status will be updated as appropriate, but given the rookie is in a walking boot, he'll likely be sidelined for at least a few weeks. Chicago's wings can't stay healthy, as Phillips now joins Patrick Williams (foot) and Zach LaVine (foot) on the sidelines. Given all the injuries, Dalen Terry, Torrey Craig, Jevon Carter and Onuralp Bitim are candidates for a few extra minutes moving forward.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Phillips (foot) won't suit up for Thursday's game against the Clippers, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Coby White (hip) will be joining Phillips on the sidelines Thursday, leaving Chicago very thin at point guard. Expect Ayo Dosunmu, Alex Caruso and Jevon Carter to get all the run they can handle, making all those guys reasonable targets in daily fantasy leagues. Phillips' next chance to play will come Saturday against the Wizards.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Thursday Phillips (foot) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Clippers.

Impact Phillips continues to deal with right foot soreness but was able to play through it Wednesday. However, Chicago could opt to play it cautiously on the second leg of a back-to-back Thursday.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Indiana Phillips (foot) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Phillips has been upgraded from questionable to available Wednesday due to right foot soreness. The rookie forward is averaging 4.2 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged as questionable Phillips is questionable for Wednesday's game against Indiana due to right foot soreness.

Impact Phillips matched his career high with 11 points in Monday's loss to Dallas, but his status will need to be monitored in advance of Wednesday's contest. Phillips logged 28 minutes Monday after compiling just nine minutes across Chicago's two prior contests.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chips in 11 points Phillips ended with 11 points (3-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 127-92 loss to Dallas.

Impact Phillips contributed in the context of the blowout loss, although five of his points came in the first half, so it isn't as if Phillips strictly played during garbage time. Nonetheless, Chicago trailed for the entirety of Monday's contest, and Phillips has no fantasy credibility.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE