Julian Phillips News, Rumors, Updates - Chicago Bulls

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls rookie Julian Phillips proves fearless in loss to Luka Dončić, Mavs Phillips responded to the challenge of guarding Dončić exactly how you’d want to see him approach it — fearlessly and enthusiastically.

MARCH 12, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Scores six points Monday Phillips recorded six points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound over 14 minutes during Monday's 113-109 win over the Kings.

Impact Phillips has the physical archetype to be a sturdy wing or combo forward in the modern NBA, although that has yet to translate to relevant box score production. The rookie is settling into a consistent role, however, averaging 4.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 13.7 minutes across his last three games.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 20 minutes in second straight Phillips recorded nine points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and one rebound across 20 minutes in Tuesday's 118-107 loss to the Raptors.

Impact The rookie second-round draft pick has been on the outside of Chicago's rotation for most of the season, but he cleared the 20-minute mark for the second game in a row Tuesday while Patrick Williams (foot) remained sidelined. Williams isn't scheduled to be re-evaluated for another two weeks and looks likely to remain out through the All-Star break, and Zach LaVine's (ankle) return may not be imminent either, so Phillips looks like he'll have an opportunity to continue playing meaningful minutes off the bench. Even so, Phillips' modest averages of 10.5 points, 1.5 rebounds, 1.5 three-pointers, 0.5 assists and 0.5 blocks over the past two contests means that he can largely be ignored outside of deeper leagues.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

4 takeaways as the Chicago Bulls win in Portland — Patrick Williams is in a walking boot, but Julian Phillips stepped up PORTLAND— The Chicago Bulls took another blow on the injury report this weekend as Patrick Williams sat out Sunday’ s 104-96 win over the Tr...

JANUARY 29, 2024 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Recalled to Chicago Chicago recalled Phillips from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Saturday.

Impact Phillips receives a promotion in advance of Saturday's game against Memphis. The rookie out of Tennessee has not seen NBA action since Jan. 3.

JANUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with sore fibulas Phillips is listed as out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers with bilateral fibula soreness.

Impact The same injuries prevented Phillips from suiting up in Saturday's 122-116 win over the Spurs. Considering the rookie second-round pick was recently assigned to the G League before getting injured, Phillips is unlikely to be included in the NBA rotation even when he returns to full health.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Sunday Chicago recalled Phillips from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Saturday.

Impact It's likely that Phillips returned to Chicago's G League affiliate for extra practice reps, but since Windy City doesn't play until Thursday, Phillips will return to the NBA roster. Chicago plays Charlotte on Monday.

JANUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back to NBA Chicago recalled Phillips from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Friday, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Phillips was assigned and recalled on the same day, suggesting he got a practice in with Windy City. With Chicago near full strength, Phillips shouldn't see meaningful playing time.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to G League The Bulls assigned Phillips to the Windy City Bulls of the G League on Friday, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Phillips has appeared in Chicago's last four contests but has seen two minutes or fewer of action in three of them. The rookie forward will likely receive increased playing time in the G League.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 17 minutes Phillips accumulated seven points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three blocks across 17 minutes during Tuesday's 110-97 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Nikola Vucevic (groin) and Torrey Craig (heel) remain out, and Patrick Williams (ankle) left the contest early, allowing Phillips, Terry Taylor, Dalen Terry and Adama Sanogo to see increased roles in the second half of a blowout loss. Phillips showcased a versatile skill set by knocking down a triple and swatting three shots in a season-high 17 minutes, which marked just his third NBA game with double-digit minutes. Phillips may garner a modest bench role until Chicago's frontcourt is back to full strength, but currently, he doesn't have fantasy value.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bulls see a playmaking future for rookie Julian Phillips Coach Billy Donovan wants to build the playmaking talents of Julian Phillips in his rookie season. First, he needs to get on the court.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Minimal impact Tuesday Phillips logged zero points (0-1 FG) and one rebound in six minutes during Tuesday's 106-102 preseason loss to the Raptors.

Impact Phillips was a second-round pick in this year's draft and played double-digit minutes in the Bulls' first three preseason games, but he had limited playing time during the team's penultimate preseason matchup Tuesday. He's unlikely to be a significant part of Chicago's rotation once the regular season begins.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Phillips Showed Promise During NBA Summer League The Chicago Bulls saw some good things out of former Tennessee Volunteers forward Julian Phillips during this season’s summer league.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How Can Julian Phillips Be Successful In The NBA? Former Tennessee Volunteers forward Julian Phillips played in his first summer league game on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies.

JULY 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't play Friday Phillips hasn't signed a contract yet, so he won't be available for Friday's Summer League against against the Raptors, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Phillips was the No. 35 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but he's still negotiating his first pro contract. It's unclear when the two sides will get a deal done, but the Bulls Summer League squad plays again Saturday versus the Grizzlies.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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