Dosunmu will start Saturday's game against the Heat.
The Bulls are missing their starting backcourt of Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Coby White (calf) for the front leg of this back-to-back set. Dosunmu has been red hot in recent weeks and will be a popular play in daily formats Saturday.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Leads Bulls with 23 points
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Dosunmu finished Thursday's 116-113 loss to the Heat with 23 points (8-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes.
Dosunmu took advantage of more looks in the second half after Jalen Smith was ruled out for the rest of the night due to a calf injury. Dosunmu posted his best scoring performance since Jan. 7 by shooting 50 percent from the field while going perfect from the charity stripe. The Illinois product was just as impressive on the boards by grabbing a season-high seven rebounds. Dosunmu could be in line for an uptick in minutes going forward depending on the severity of Smith's injury.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Another strong line
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Dosunmu amassed 19 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 113-110 loss to the Pacers.
Dosunmu continues to be a major standout for the Bulls, and recent reports have suggested that the franchise may be looking to extend him this offseason. With Coby White's name continuing to surface in the rumor mill, Dosunmu is a candidate for an increased role down the stretch.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Strong line in win
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Dosunmu chipped in 19 points (7-14 FG, 5-8 3Pt), one rebound, five assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 124-102 victory over the Nets.
Dosunmu continues to play at a very high level for the Bulls. In fact, he's been a third-round value in nine-category formats over his last seven games. During that stretch, Dosunmu has posted averages of 16.9 points, 4.4 assists, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 2.6 three-pointers on 55.4 percent shooting from the field.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Quiet in loss Tuesday
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Dosunmu ended with seven points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 119-113 loss to Houston.
Dosunmu cooled off in the loss, scoring just seven points after tallying double digits in the previous eight games. Despite this performance, Dosunmu remains a viable 12-team asset, at least until Josh Giddey returns from his hamstring injury. Look for Dosunmu to try and turn things around in what could be a favorable matchup against the Jazz on Wednesday.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Shines off bench in win
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Dosunmu delivered 20 points (7-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, eight assists and four steals across 26 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 125-107 win over the Mavericks.
Dosunmu was remarkably efficient in this game, missing just two shots from the floor and ending just two assists shy of a double-double. Dosunmu isn't expected to move into the starting lineup with Coby White and Tre Jones as the top options in the backcourt without Josh Giddey (hamstring), but that won't matter much as long as Dosunmu continues to look this comfortable off the bench. This was Dosunmu's eighth game with at least 20 points this season.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Posts team-high 24 in loss
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Dosunmu finished with 24 points (10-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt), one rebound, three assists and one block across 31 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 108-93 loss to the Pistons.
The 24 points led the Bulls on the night, as Dosunmu stepped up in the absence of Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Coby White (calf). Dosunmu has scored in double digits in seven straight games, averaging 15.0 points, 4.6 assists, 3.3 boards and 1.9 threes in 26.6 minutes during that stretch.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Strong line in loss
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Dosunmu finished Monday's 115-101 loss to the Celtics with 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three rebounds, five assists and one block across 28 minutes.
Dosunmu came off the bench alongside Coby White, and both players were more involved than starters Tre Jones and Kevin Huerter. Dosunmu, who is Chicago's utility man, has produced averages of 11.9 points, 4.4 assists, 3.4 rebounds, 0.6 steals and 1.4 three-pointers over his last eight games.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Modest role continues
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Dosunmu chipped in six points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 126-123 victory over the Hawks.
Dosunmu played no more than 17 minutes for the third straight game, a downward trend that fantasy managers should be aware of. Although he can be a viable asset across most leagues, his production is heavily reliant on playing meaningful minutes. Through 23 appearances this season, Dosunmu is outside the top 150 in standard leagues, having averaged 26.2 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Cleared to play Sunday
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Dosunmu (thumb) is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Dosunmu has missed four games in December due to a right thumb sprain, but he was cleared to play in Friday's win over the Cavaliers and finished with eight points, three assists, one rebound and one steal across 14 minutes. He averaged 27.8 minutes per game prior to the injury, so his playing time could creep up over the coming week.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Limited playing time in return
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Dosunmu (thumb) tallied eight points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three assists, one rebound and one steal across 14 minutes in Friday's 136-125 win over the Cavaliers.
Dosunmu made his return to action after he had missed Chicago's last three games due to a sprained right thumb. Though Dosunmu is averaging 27.1 minutes per game over 21 appearances on the campaign, he could struggle to reach that level of playing time on a consistent basis now that the Bulls are as healthy as they've been at any point this season.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Expected to play
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Dosunmu (thumb) is probable for Friday's game against Cleveland.
Dosunmu, who has missed four of Chicago's last five games, was previously labeled as questionable for this contest. If he can get through warmups without any setbacks, he could be in line to reprise his sizable role in the rotation.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable for Friday
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Dosunmu (thumb) is questionable for Friday's game against the Cavaliers.
Dosunmu has missed four of Chicago's last five games with his thumb injury, but he remains day-to-day and is progressing towards a return. The guard holds averages of 15.2 points, 3.2 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 three-pointers this season.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Won't face Cavs
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Dosunmu (thumb) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Cleveland, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Dosunmu will take a seat Wednesday due to a sprained right thumb. It'll be the guard's fourth absence in the last five games. His absence should mean more minutes for Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones. Dosunmu's next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch with Cleveland.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Confirmed out Sunday
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Dosunmu (thumb) will not play Sunday against the Pelicans, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Dosunmu will be sidelined for a second straight game Sunday, but the Bulls are hopeful he can return to the rotation Wednesday against Cleveland. Kevin Huerter (adductor) will play Sunday and could pick up a lot of Dosunmu's minutes.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Doubtful to play Sunday
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Dosunmu (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Dosunmu is expected to miss his second straight game due to a sprained right thumb. If the 25-year-old is ultimately ruled out, Dalen Terry (hand), Tre Jones and Julian Phillips are candidates for increased playing time off the bench, especially if Kevin Huerter (adductor) remains on the shelf.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Won't play Friday
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Dosunmu (thumb) will not play Friday against the Hornets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
The Bulls announced Wednesday that Dosunmu has a Grade 1 thumb sprain, and he hasn't been able to practice just yet. He's not traveling with the team to Charlotte, and it's currently unclear if he's day-to-day or week-to-week. He's a hold in most fantasy formats for the time being.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Misses another practice
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Dosunmu (thumb) did not practice Wednesday, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Dosumu visited a doctor and was diagnosed with a Grade 1 thumb sprain. It sounds like he's day-to-day, but his status for Friday's game against the Hornets remains in the air. There's likely to be more clarity Thursday when the Bulls release their official injury report.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Available Sunday
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Dosunmu (thumb) is available for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Dosunmu will give it a go after missing Friday's loss to the Pacers due to a right thumb sprain. Over his last five appearances (four starts), the fifth-year swingman has averaged 16.4 points, 3.0 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 32.6 minutes per game. His return could result in fewer minutes for Julian Phillips and Dalen Terry (calf).
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable for Sunday
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Dosunmu (thumb) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
Dosunmu missed Friday's loss to the Pacers, which allowed Jevon Carter to see meaningful minutes in the rotation, operating as the team's sixth man. If Dosunmu is ruled out again Sunday, Carter could have some low-end appeal in daily fantasy leagues.
