6 Cristiano Felicio PF

Felicio played six minutes and recorded two points (1-1 FG) and no other statistics in the Bulls' 135-105 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday.

Even though the Bulls were without top center Wendell Carter (elbow), his absence didn't result in any change in role for Felicio, who merely moved up from fourth to third on the depth chart at center and only played in garbage time. Carter could be sidelined for Saturday's game against the Heat and potentially further contests to follow, but Bobby Portis and Robin Lopez look poised to fill nearly all the center minutes as long as the rookie is withheld from action.

Felicio had four points, seven rebounds, and one steal in 16 minutes during Saturday's 133-77 loss to the Celtics.

Felicio, who hasn't played more than 15 minutes in almost three weeks, saw 16 minutes of playing time in Saturday's embarrassing loss. Felicio is way down on the depth chart and is a non-factor in all formats.

Felicio had four points (2-3 FG) and three rebounds in three minutes during Friday's 107-88 loss to the Pistons.

Felicio was a healthy scratch the last two games, and had earned a combined seven minutes in his previous two appearances. Felicio had an eight-game stretch from Oct. 24 to Nov. 5 where he earned double-digit minutes every night, since which he has seen 10-plus minutes only twice across nine appearances, with three DNP-CD's. Felicio's playing time isn't likely to increase either given that Lauri Markkanen (elbow) and Bobby Portis (knee) are nearing their returns to the lineup.

Felicio finished with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, and one block in 21 minutes during Friday's 107-105 loss to the Pacers.

Felicio has earned 20-plus minutes in four of six appearances and is contributing nicely on the boards. Robin Lopez was a healthy scratch the past two games and saw just four minutes in this one. With Lopez not really playing much these days and Bobby Portis (knee) and Lauri Markkanen (elbow) sidelined, Felicio is likely to continue receiving decent minutes off the bench for a bit. With that being said, he's only a useful short-term option for deep leagues.

Felicio (ankle) will be active for Saturday's game against the Pistons, Kelly Crull of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Felicio sat out Thursday's opener due to a sprained ankle. Even though he's available Saturday, he may not be part of the rotation.