NBA Player News
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Lachlan Olbrich C | CHI
Bulls' Lachlan Olbrich: Probable for Thursday
Olbrich (foot) is probable for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Olbrich is likely to play through soreness in both feet for the front end of this back-to-back set. He's averaging 12.6 minutes per game across his last eight appearances.
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Matas Buzelis SF | CHI
Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Won't play Thursday
Buzelis (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Buzelis will be sidelined for a third straight contest as the franchise continues to err on the side of caution. Look for Leonard Miller to be heavily involved Thursday.
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Josh Giddey PG | CHI
Bulls' Josh Giddey: Will be sidelined again Thursday
Giddey (hamstring) is out for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Giddey will be sidelined for a third straight contest due to a hamstring strain, and it remains to be seen whether he'll suit up for the final two regular-season games, as the Bulls have little at stake. With Giddey out, expect Tre Jones to continue running the show for Chicago.
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Nick Richards C | CHI
Bulls' Nick Richards: Ruled out for Thursday
Richards (elbow) is out for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Richards will be sidelined for an eighth straight contest and remains without a timetable to return. Consider him doubtful for Friday's game against Orlando.
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Isaac Okoro SF | CHI
Bulls' Isaac Okoro: Questionable for Thursday
Okoro (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Okoro remains day-to-day after exiting Tuesday's game early, having logged 16 minutes. If Okoro is unable to play, Leonard Miller would likely be heavily relied upon at forward.
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Anfernee Simons SG | CHI
Bulls' Anfernee Simons: Another absence coming
Simons (wrist) is out for Thursday's game against the Wizards.
Simons hasn't played since Feb. 21 due to a fractured left wrist, and it seems unlikely he'll return this season. His next chance to return comes Friday against the Magic.
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Gary Trent Jr. SF | MIL
Bucks' Gary Trent: Will play Wednesday
Trent (hip) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Trent didn't play Tuesday against the Nets, but the veteran sharpshooter has been upgraded to available for the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Trent back in the mix, Cormac Ryan and Gary Harris are likely to see fewer minutes in the backcourt.
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Bobby Portis PF | MIL
Bucks' Bobby Portis: Out again Wednesday
Portis (wrist) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Portis will miss a ninth straight game due to a left wrist sprain. It remains to be seen whether he'll return to the court before the end of the regular season since the Bucks have nothing to play for. With Portis out, Pete Nance and Andre Jackson figure to see more minutes in the frontcourt.
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Kyle Kuzma PF | MIL
Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Won't play Wednesday
Kuzma (Achilles) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Kuzma missed the front end of this back-to-back set against the Nets due to right Achilles tendonopathy, and the same injury will keep him sidelined Wednesday as well. It remains to be seen if the veteran forward will be able to suit up for Milwaukee's final two games of the season against Brooklyn and Philadelphia on Friday and Sunday, respectively. Pete Nance, Taurean Prince and Andre Jackson should enjoy more minutes in the Bucks' depleted frontcourt due to the absence of Kuzma and others.