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Sexton (recently traded) won't play Thursday against Toronto.

Sexton was traded from the Hornets to the Bulls on Wednesday and isn't quite ready to make his Chicago debut. New acquisitions Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons are available Thursday and should provide some needed support in the backcourt. Sexton's next opportunity to suit up will arrive Saturday against the Nuggets.

Yabusele (trade) will be available to play Thursday in Toronto, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Yabusele will be available to make his Bulls debut Thursday evening, and he could get minutes right away with Jalen Smith and Lachlan Olbrich being the only other available bigs on the roster for Thursday's game. Yabusele could be worth a dart throw in daily fantasy leagues.

Potter (hip) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Potter is at risk of sitting out consecutive contests due to a bruised left hip. With Isaiah Jackson on his way to the Clippers and Ivica Zubac uncertain to make his Pacers debut Friday, Indiana could be left with Jay Huff to take on as many minutes as he can handle if Potter can't suit up.

McConnell (knee) has been cleared to play Friday against Milwaukee.

McConnell was held out of Tuesday's game due to left knee injury management, but he'll be a full go Friday after a few days of rest. The veteran guard is averaging 8.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.4 steals across 17.0 minutes in his last five matchups.

Nesmith (hand) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game in Milwaukee.

Nesmith missed Tuesday's loss to the Jazz with a minor hand injury, but he'll be back in action Friday, which may result in Ben Sheppard returning to a reserve role. Nesmith is averaging 13.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.5 triples per game this season.

Simons (recently traded) is available for Thursday's game against the Raptors, per Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca.

After landing in Chicago in exchange for Nikola Vucevic, Simons is all set for his Bulls debut Thursday. The team is still shuffling some players around in the aftermath of Thursday's trade deadline, so Simons could be thrust into a fairly significant role right away. The veteran combo guard ended his Celtics tenure by averaging 16.9 points, 3.1 three-pointers, 2.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.6 minutes per contest in his final 10 games for the club.

Ivey (recently traded) is available for Thursday's game against the Raptors, Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Ivey was dealt from the Pistons to the Bulls on Tuesday, and the team has since announced that he'll be ready to make his Chicago debut Thursday evening. Ivey averaged 7.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists in his final 10 games with Detroit, all off the bench.

Siakam (rest) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's matchup with Milwaukee.

Siakam was given a rest day on the second leg of a back-to-back set in Tuesday's loss to Utah, but he'll be back in the mix with his usual minutes Friday night. Siakam's return should result in Jarace Walker heading back to the bench, and Johnny Furphy's usage rate will likely dip.

Randle is questionable for Friday's game against the Pelicans due to left thumb soreness.

Randle finds himself on the injury report yet again due to a thumb issue, though he managed to play through the injury Wednesday against Toronto. Expect the team to clarify his status closer to tipoff.

Nembhard (lower back) is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Bucks.

Nembhard sat out Tuesday's loss to the Jazz for lower-back injury management, but he's primed to return to the court Friday. Over his last 11 contests, Nembhard has averaged 17.5 points, 9.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 32.8 minutes per game. Ben Sheppard could be headed to the bench Friday.