NBA Player News

Stirtz notched zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) across two minutes during Thursday's 96-84 win over the Nuggets.

The rookie guard appears to be buried on Oklahoma City's depth chart to begin his NBA career. As long as Ajay Mitchell and Jared McCain are healthy in the backcourt, Stirtz is going to have a hard time finding minutes off the bench.

Swain (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Swain is moving past an illness and is ready to make his NBA debut. The rookie first-rounder may not be part of Chicago's rotation in the early going, but Swain could eventually push Isaac Okoro for playing time off the bench with the rebuilding Bulls.

Collins (quadriceps) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Collins will play through a right quadriceps strain after previously carrying a probable designation. The veteran big man was limited to 16 minutes in Wednesday's season opener against Toronto, and he could remain on a restricted workload Friday. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) sidelined, Collins should have opportunities in Chicago's frontcourt if his minutes increase.

Awaka (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Bucks.

The rookie big man is good to go for the front end of this back-to-back set. With Nic Claxton (hamstring) still sidelined, Awaka should share the backup center minutes with Zach Collins.

Hawkins (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Hawkins is cleared to make his Bulls debut. However, the two-way player isn't a lock to see meaningful playing time Friday.

Giddey (wrist) is available for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Giddey was previously listed as probable due to a left wrist sprain, but he'll be able to suit up for the first half of Chicago's back-to-back set. The injury reportedly affected his shooting during Wednesday's season opener against Toronto, when he managed just two points on 1-for-10 shooting. His availability is encouraging, though the wrist issue could continue to affect his offensive efficiency.

Proctor contributed zero points (0-1 FG) in five minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

Proctor saw minimal action off Cleveland's bench, missing his lone field-goal attempt and failing to register another counting statistic. With James Harden and Donovan Mitchell commanding the bulk of the backcourt minutes, the second-year guard faces limited opportunities for consistent fantasy production.

Tyson provided three points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 24 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the 76ers.

Tyson struggled offensively, missing all four attempts from beyond the arc, but salvaged some fantasy value with his rebounding and defensive contributions. His 24-minute workload was encouraging, though he'll need to improve his shooting efficiency to become a more reliable fantasy contributor.

Merrill chipped in five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 24 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to Philadelphia.

Merrill struggled to make an offensive impact in Cleveland's season opener, connecting on just one three-pointer despite logging a solid workload off the bench. His perimeter shooting should remain his primary source of fantasy value, though his production could fluctuate depending on his opportunities.

Prince (personal) is available for Friday's game against the Heat.

Prince is back with the team after attending to a personal matter. The veteran forward is ready to make his Pistons debut, though his role is uncertain.