DeRozan (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Pelicans, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
DeRozan is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a sprained left ankle. With Zach LaVine (foot) already out, DeRozan's potential absence could force Ayo Dosunmu and Alex Caruso into the starting lineup.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Ruled out Thursday
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DeRozan (ankle) will not play in Thursday's game against the Bucks.
DeRozan will join Zach LaVine (foot) on the shelf for Thursday's game, but he'll likely be day-to-day going forward considering he was carrying a questionable tag prior to this update. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White will likely generate most of Chicago's offense Thursday, and this will be a great opportunity for Patrick Williams to step up.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Considered game-time decision
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DeRozan (ankle) is considered a game-time decision for Thursday's game against the Bucks, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
DeRozan is questionable for Thursday's matchup after leaving Tuesday's game against the Celtics due to a sore ankle, and the Bulls want to see how he fares during pregame warmups before determining his status against Milwaukee. If he's available, DeRozan could be even more of a focal point for Chicago since Zach LaVine (foot) has been ruled out. If DeRozan sits out, Alex Caruso could see increased run for the Bulls.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Questionable for Thursday
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DeRozan (ankle) is listed as questionable for Thursday's matchup versus the Bucks, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
DeRozan left Tuesday's blowout loss to Boston due to a sore ankle, finishing the game with 19 points (7-14 FG), six assists and two rebounds in 26 minutes. Zach LaVine (foot) also left the contest early, and both are listed as questionable for Thursday, along with Alex Caruso (toe). With three of Chicago's key rotation pieces likely to be game-time decisions, it's difficult to project what the Bulls will look like versus Milwaukee.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Questionable to return
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DeRozan is questionable to return to Tuesday's game against Boston due to a sore ankle, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Zach LaVine's night is already over due to foot soreness, but now DeRozan might be done as well. The Bulls are getting blown out by the Celtics, so the lopsided score could factor into the decision. DeRozan posted 19 points (7-14 FG), six assists and two rebounds in 26 minutes before suffering the injury.
DeRozan supplied 23 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-13 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal in 40 minutes of action during Saturday's 102-97 victory over Miami
DeRozan has now notched back-to-back 23-point efforts, with his fourth-quarter heroics elevating Chicago to a comeback win versus Miami. He was the only Bull to exceed 15 points, and it was fueled by 13 free-throw attempts, marking his second-highest total of the season.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Puts up 23 points in loss Friday
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DeRozan posted 23 points (10-20 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Friday's 103-97 loss to Orlando.
DeRozan bounced back from an 11-point outing against the Bucks, and he has otherwise been consistent by putting up at least 20 points in four of his last five outings. His long-term future with the Bulls remains cloudy, but the veteran has played well this season and remains valuable in fantasy across all formats. He's averaging 20.4 points, 4.9 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game since the start of November.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Will play Friday
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Coach Billy Donovan said DeRozan (personal) will play Friday against the Magic, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
DeRozan was unavailable for Wednesday's loss to Orlando due to a personal matter but will return to action Friday. Across 11 appearances this season, the veteran forward has averaged 21.2 points, 4.5 assists, 2.9 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in 35.0 minutes per game.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Questionable for Friday
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DeRozan (personal) is questionable for Friday's game against the Magic.
DeRozan was unavailable for Wednesday's game against Orlando due to a personal matter, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's matchup. However, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reported Tuesday that DeRozan is expected to be back with the team Friday, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him suit up.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Won't play Wednesday
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DeRozan is out for Wednesday's game versus the Magic while he tends to a family matter, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.
DeRozan will miss his first game of the season Wednesday due to personal reasons. With Alex Caruso (toe) questionable, Ayo Dosunmu and Jevon Carter could be in store for increased minutes if the Bulls elect to run more three-guard lineups. DeRozan is expected to return for Friday's rematch with Orlando.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Leading scorer in win
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DeRozan had 29 points (11-19 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT) and four blocks over 37 minutes in Sunday's 119-108 win over the Pistons.
DeRozan didn't fill the rest of the box score, but his efficient scoring helped the Bulls get the win Sunday. He entered Sunday's game averaging 21.4 points per game -- his lowest mark since the 2020-21 season with the Spurs -- and his 43.6 percent shooting from the floor is his lowest mark since the 2014-15 season. Hopefully for DeRozan and the Bulls, his efficient night against the Pistons is a sign of things to come for the season.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Available against Nuggets
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DeRozan (rest) is available and starting to face the Nuggets on Saturday.
DeRozan will be available and will provide a big boost on offense against the reigning league champions. DeRozan should be one of the team's focal points on offense alongside Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Available against Denver
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DeRozan (rest) is available and starting against the Nuggets on Saturday.
DeRozan will be available and will provide a big boost on offense against the reigning champions. DeRozan should be one of the team's focal points on offense alongside Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Could sit out Saturday
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DeRozan is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets.
DeRozan hasn't suffered any injury, but it appears that Chicago is considering resting him on the second leg of their back-to-back Saturday. If DeRozan is ruled out, Dalen Terry, Jevon Carter and Alex Caruso (shoulder) are candidates to receive extended minutes.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Keeps 20-point streak alive
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DeRozan chipped in 20 points (6-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 112-105 win over Indiana.
Zach LaVine has been the Bulls' primary scoring threat through the first four games of the season, and Nikola Vucevic stole the headlines Monday with an impressive outing. Still, DeRozan has been remarkably consistent to start the campaign. The veteran forward has scored at least 20 points in his four outings this season while attempting 18.5 shots per game. Even though the efficiency has never been a significant part of DeRozan's scoring ability, he has room to improve his percentages as the season progresses.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Reaches 20-point mark again
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DeRozan ended with 20 points (7-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's 118-102 loss to the Pistons.
Zach LaVine grabbed all the headlines after delivering a career-best performance in Saturday's loss, but it's worth noting DeRozan has started the season on a consistent note with 20 or more points in each of his first three outings. The veteran wing is averaging 24.3 points per game while shooting 49.1 percent from the field early on.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Leads team in scoring in OT win
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DeRozan racked up 33 points (11-22 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 10-14 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals over 41 minutes during Friday's 104-103 overtime victory over the Raptors.
DeRozan had just seven points entering halftime, but as he's done so many times in his 15-year career, he showed up in the fourth quarter, scorching his former team for 18 points in the final frame. He had an opportunity to give the Bulls the lead late from the charity stripe after drawing a foul on Scottie Barnes with 0.7 seconds left to play but missed his second free throw to send the game to overtime. DeRozan, Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine each played 40 minutes in Friday's win, which could impact their usage Saturday in their first back-to-back of the season against the Pistons.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Scores team-high 20
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DeRozan racked up 20 points (9-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 124-104 loss to the Thunder.
DeRozan's 20 points were overshadowed by a ghastly minus-29 net rating in the Bulls' lopsided defeat. His usual foul-drawing prowess was not on display Wednesday, but it should return and yield a scoring uptick moving forward. DeRozan averaged 7.1 free-throw attempts per game last season.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Starting against Raptors
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DeRozan will start against the Raptors for Tuesday's preseason contest.
DeRozan was given a planned night off Sunday against the Nuggets. He's not dealing with any injuries, but it remains to be seen how much the starters will play Tuesday evening.
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Bulls' DeMar DeRozan: Out Sunday
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DeRozan will not play in Sunday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports reports.
DeRozan is not dealing with an injury, and he is simply getting a routine night off. His next opportunity to play will be Tuesday against Toronto.
