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Bulls' Jabari Parker: Still outside of rotation
Parker said after Saturday's practice that he's keeping himself prepared to play in Sunday's game against the Raptors, though it's not expected he'll be used if the contest remains competitive, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Bobby Portis (ankle) has been sidelined for the past four games, but his absence hasn't reopened a rotation spot for Parker. Instead, interim coach Jim Boylen has been deploying Chandler Hutchison as the primary backup to both of the Bulls' starting forwards, Justin Holiday and Lauri Markkanen. With no minutes under his belt in any of last seven contests, Parker won't warrant holding in most formats until more interest emerges from potential trade suitors. It's uncertain if any team will be willing to meet the Bulls' asking price for Parker prior to the trade deadline in February.
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Bulls' Wendell Carter: Grabs sixth double-double
Carter scored 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-1 FT) while adding 13 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and a steal in 33 minutes during Friday's 101-92 win over the Wizards.
The scoring total was his best effort through 13 games in December, while the double-double was his sixth of the season but first in 11 games. Carter's had plenty of growing pains so far as a rookie, but considering he won't turn 20 years old until next April, the Bulls will be extremely patient with the seventh overall pick in this year's draft.
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Bulls' Lauri Markkanen: Double-double in win over Wizards
Markkanen scored 14 points (5-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT) while adding 14 rebounds and a block in 29 minutes during Friday's 101-92 win over the Wizards.
It's the second-year forward's third double-double in 13 games since returning to action at the beginning of December from an elbow injury. Markkanen is putting up slightly better numbers so far than he did as a rookie, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see his game take another step forward in the second half once the Bulls are confident he can handle a full starter's workload.
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Bulls' Zach LaVine: Heats up in win over Wizards
LaVine scored a team-high 24 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT) while adding three assists and a rebound in 29 minutes during Friday's 101-92 win over the Wizards.
Despite a minutes restriction in his first start since recovering from an ankle injury, LaVine was still able to make an impact, scoring 11 straight points during a third-quarter run that put the Bulls on top for good. The 23-year-old has missed significant time in each of the prior two seasons, so expect Chicago to keep a close eye on his workload, but if LaVine can stay reasonably healthy he appears headed for a career-best campaign.
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Bulls' Zach LaVine: Will be on minutes restriction
LaVine will be on a 30-minute restriction Friday against Washington, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
LaVine will return to the starting five for the first time since Dec. 13, although the Bulls will limit him to 30 minutes in order to ease him back into NBA action. He should still manage to post a productive stat line despite his restriction.
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Bulls' Ryan Arcidiacono: Back to bench role
Arcidiacono will move to the bench for Friday's game against the Wizards, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Arcidiacono has started in each of the Bulls' last 23 games, but with Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine back to full health, the 24-year-old will be relegated to his normal role off the bench. He averaged just over 30 minutes per game during that stretch, although that number will likely be a thing of the past moving forward.
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Bulls' Zach LaVine: Will start Friday
LaVine will return to the starting five Friday against the Wizards, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Coach Jim Boylen opted to ease LaVine back into action during his return, having the guard come off the bench. Despite playing only 26 minutes, LaVine managed to post 28 points, two assists and one rebound.
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Bulls' Zach LaVine: Scores 28 in return
LaVine (ankle) finished with 28 points (10-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two assists and one rebound across 26 minutes off the bench Wednesday in the Bulls' 119-94 loss to the Bulls.
Returning earlier than initially anticipated after missing the past five games with an ankle injury, LaVine was limited to a bench role Wednesday but still saw a healthy minutes load and enjoyed a productive outing from the field. Assuming he came out of the contest without any setbacks, LaVine could see a slight uptick in his minutes count Friday in Washington and should soon be free of restrictions entirely. He might also reclaim a starting role at shooting guard as soon as Friday, which would result in Kris Dunn shifting over to point guard while Ryan Arcidiacono heads to the bench.
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Bulls' Zach LaVine: Will play Wednesday
Lavine (ankle) will come off the bench and play in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Lavine has missed the past five games, however he will return to action and will come off the bench. Lavine will likely eventually make his way back into the starting five, but it seems as though the Bulls want to ease him back. Ryan Arcidiacano and Kris Dunn will hold down the starting backcourt until Lavine makes his return to the starters.
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Bulls' Ryan Arcidiacono: Starting again Wednesday
Arcidiacono will start Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Arcidiacono will stick in the starting five for at least one more turn with Zach LaVine (ankle) -- who is active for the first time in five games -- still not ready to take on a starter's workload. Over his last five games, Arcidiacono is averaging 8.0 points, 4.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds across 30.2 minutes. He should start to see his minutes trend downward as LaVine gets back to full health.
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Bulls' Zach LaVine: Will come off bench if available
Lavine (ankle) will come off of the bench Wednesday if he's available, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
While no official call has been made on whether or not Lavine will play, coach Jim Boylen did say earlier he expects him to play. Regardless, he will keep the starting five the same, with Kris Dunn and Ryan Arcidiacono running the two guard spots. Lavine will be active for the game, and appears to be available, however more information will be provided when it's announced if he will play.
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Bulls' Zach LaVine: Expected to play Wednesday
Head coach Jim Boylen said that he expects LaVine (ankle) to play in Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
LaVine will warm up with the intention of playing, according to Boylen, so assuming all goes right there, he will be back in action Wednesday after missing roughly two weeks of action with a sprained ankle. With LaVine back, Ryan Arcidiacono will likely return to the bench and Kris Dunn will start as a true point guard Wednesday.
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Bulls' Zach LaVine: Will be game-time call
LaVine (ankle) will be a game-time decision Wednesday against the Timberwolves, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports
Following morning shootaround, LaVine noted, "I'm going to test it out, see how it goes. I want to play." He also mentioned feeling 80 percent on his injured ankle. If he ends up taking the floor, he will come off the bench, per coach Jim Boylen.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Team |
100.7 (30th) |
109.7 (14th) |
| Section | Row | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtside North | B | $700.00 | |
| Courtside North | MDI | $850.00 | |
| Lower Sideline 118 | 15 | $220.00 |