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Brunson (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Brunson is no longer appearing on the injury report after missing Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies. Presumably, Wednesday was more of a maintenance day for the star guard.

Matkovic (back) is out for Thursday's game against Portland.

The 2022 second-rounder is sitting out Thursday due to lower-back spasms, and a short turnaround awaits him Friday in Sacramento versus the Kings. Matkovic's absence could get DeAndre Jordan back into the center rotation, also opening up more playing time for Yves Missi and Derik Queen.

Yabusele (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

The Bulls continue to monitor Yabusele's nagging left ankle sprain. The big man has averaged 12.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.8 steals in 25.9 minutes per tilt across his last five games.

Olbrich (foot) is probable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Olbrich is expected to play through bilateral plantar fasciitis Friday. If Nick Richards (elbow) can't play, Olbrich could see a larger role in the frontcourt against New York.

Richards (elbow) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

After four straight absences for the big man, he remains day-to-day on the injury report. If Richards continues to miss time, Guerschon Yabusele (ankle) will likely continue to benefit.

McClung (abdomen) is probable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

McClung is likely to play through right abdominal tightness Friday. The explosive guard could see an expanded role if one or both of Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Tre Jones (ankle) sit out versus New York.

Jones is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks with a right ankle sprain.

Jones will join Josh Giddey (hamstring) on the official injury report. If either starter is unable to play, that could open up a lot of minutes for guys like Rob Dillingham and Collin Sexton.

Giddey (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.

Giddey remains day-to-day after missing Wednesday's game against the Pacers. The Bulls may continue to err on the side of caution, however. Rob Dillingham and Collin Sexton could take on larger roles if Giddey is unable to give it a go.

Simons (wrist) is out for Friday's game against the Knicks.

The combo guard has no timetable for a return due to a fractured left wrist. Simons can be tentatively considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup against the Suns.

Battle (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against Memphis.

Battle has been upgraded to day-to-day after missing the past three games for Toronto. He's usually an emergency depth piece for the Raptors.