Dosunmu provided 25 points (9-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 135-126 loss to the Jazz.
Dosunmu slid into the starting five Monday due to the absence of Zach LaVine (hip), and he certainly didn't disappoint. His night was highlighted by a season-best 25 points while draining 69.2 percent of his tries from the field, finishing second on the team in scoring behind Coby White's 28-point performance. It would seem to be an easy decision for Chicago to give Dosunmu another opportunity to start Wednesday in Dallas if LaVine is unable to go.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Starting Monday vs. Utah
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Dosunmu is in the Bulls' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Dosunmu will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Monday due to Zach LaVine (hip) being sidelined. Over his last three games, Dosunmu has averaged 10.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting, 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 27.7 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Not starting Wednesday
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Dosunmu is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest versus New Orleans.
Dosunmu will likely feature heavily on the second unit,. However, Chicago's deep cast of ballhandlers is at full strength to start the campaign. Josh Giddey, Coby White and Zach LaVine are all in the starting lineup Wednesday.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Suiting up Friday
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Dosunmu (rest/shoulder) will play and is expected to start in Friday's preseason finale against the Cavaliers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
With Josh Giddey (ankle/rest) out, Dosunmu is expected to enter the Bulls' starting five. The 24-year-old sat out Wednesday's preseason game versus the Timberwolves, but he seems to be 100 percent ahead of the start of the regular season.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: No-go for Wednesday
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Dosunmu (rest/shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Dosunmu suffered a stinger to his left shoulder Saturday, and while he's fully recovered, the Bulls will give him a second consecutive game off. Dosunmu will have one more chance to play in the preseason before the team's regular season starts Oct. 23.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Won't return Saturday
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Dosunmu won't return to Saturday's preseason game against the Grizzlies due to a left shoulder injury, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
This is not what the Bulls were hoping for when starting Dosunmu over Coby White (groin), and it's unclear if Dosunmu will be forced to miss time in the remainder of the preseason. Dosunmu is expected to be one of the Bulls' primary options off the bench once the regular season starts, so his absence would hurt the team's depth if he's forced to miss time once the campaign begins.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Gets starting nod Saturday
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Dosunmu will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Dosunmu will replace Coby White (groin) in the starting five Saturday. While Dosunmu is unlikely to serve as a regular starter during the season, he is expected to play a prominent role off the bench. The 24-year-old is coming off a career-best year, during which he averaged 12.2 points, 3.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 29.1 minutes per game in 76 regular-season outings (37 starts).
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable for Friday
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Dosunmu (quadriceps) is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against Miami.
Dosunmu sat out the final four games of the regular season due to a right quadriceps contusion but returned to action to begin the Play-In Tournament in Wednesday's 131-116 win over Atlanta. He tallied 19 points, three assists, two blocks and one rebound in 41 minutes in his return to action, and he should see plenty of playing time if he's cleared to play once again, especially if Alex Caruso (ankle) is unavailable.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Full go Wednesday
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Dosunmu (quadriceps) will play and is not under a minutes restriction for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against the Hawks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Dosunmu missed the last four games of the regular season with a right quad contusion, but he's been given the green light for Wednesday's Play-In Game. He should be expected to slot back into the starting shooting guard role. Dosunmu made 27 consecutive starts before sustaining the injury, averaging 16.9 points, 4.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds during that stretch.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Officially listed as questionable
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Dosunmu (quad) is considered questionable for Wednesday's Play-In Tournament game against Atlanta.
Dosunmu expressed optimism earlier Tuesday that he will be available for Wednesday's contest, but his status is nonetheless undetermined. The 24-year-old has not taken the court since April 7, but his excellent two-way play was pivotal down the stretch in keeping Chicago afloat, as the Bulls carry a minus-1.9 net rating on the season -- ranking 21st in the league.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Hopeful for Wednesday
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Dosunmu (quadriceps) is hopeful to play in Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Dosunmu missed four straight games to end the regular season with a bruised right quad. However, he's trending in the right direction and was spotted going through a full-court scrimmage with the player development coaches Tuesday. More clarity is expected when the Bulls release their injury report Tuesday evening.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Iffy for Thursday
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Dosunmu (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.
Dosunmu missed Tuesday's loss to the Knicks, marking his first absence since Nov. 4. If he remains sidelined Thursday, Javonte Green would likely draw another start, while Dalen Terry and Jevon Carter could carve out a few more minutes off the bench.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Stuffs stat sheet vs. New York
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Dosunmu accumulated 24 points (10-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals across 39 minutes during Friday's 108-100 victory over the Knicks.
Since the All-Star break, Dosunmu is going through the most productive stretch of his career, and he extended his streak of games with 12 or more points to 10 contests. An energetic wing capable of using his physicality to make an impact on both ends of the court, Dosunmu has averaged 20.3 points, 4.7 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game over that 10-game stretch.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Probable for Monday
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Dosunmu is probable for Monday's game against Atlanta due to an upper respiratory illness.
Dosunmu has dealt with his illness over the past few days, but he'll likely be able to suit up again Monday. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 14.4 points, 4.0 assists and 2.6 rebounds in 35.2 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Keeps scoring streak alive
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Dosunmu accumulated 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 109-101 win over the Timberwolves.
Dosunmu shook off an illness tag in order to play Sunday, and he delivered a solid stat line. He's now scored in double digits in eight consecutive games, a span in which he's put up 20.5 points per game while shooting 58.6 percent from the field and 47.2 percent from three. That's arguably the most productive stretch of his career.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Probable for Friday
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Dosunmu (illness) is probable for Friday's game in Brooklyn.
Dosunmu played through the illness Wednesday and finished with 17 points, three boards, four dimes, three triples, two swats and two turnovers across 34 minutes, so it clearly didn't impact his play. He should continue to do so Friday and managers can expect to get official confirmation on his status closer to tipoff.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Gets green light
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Dosunmu (illness) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
As expected, Dosunmu has been upgraded from probable to available and will suit up despite an illness. Over his last five games, Dosunmu has averaged 23.6 points, 5.6 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 38.4 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Probable for Wednesday
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Dosunmu (illness) is probable to play Wednesday against the Pacers.
Dosunmu is feeling a little under the weather, but it looks like he'll gut it out for Wednesday's game. Check back closer to tip-off for official confirmation on his status.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Nabs first double-double of season
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Dosunmu finished with 23 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal over 39 minutes during Monday's 110-107 victory over the Trail Blazers.
It was his highest assist total in over two years, as Dosunmu's last double-double came against the Timberwolves on Feb. 11, 2022. The third-year guard has seen a huge workload of late, playing at least 35 minutes in four straight games and 13 of 14 since the All-Star break, and he's responded by averaging 16.2 points, 6.3 assists, 3.9 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.1 steals over that latter stretch.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Struggles in loss vs. Clippers
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Dosunmu supplied seven points (2-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and four assists over 35 minutes during Thursday's 126-111 loss to the Clippers.
Dosunmu was coming off a nice 20-point outing against the Pacers on Wednesday. He was unable to carry that momentum into Thursday's game, as he struggled with his shot and committed three turnovers. Still, Dosunmu has shown improvement in his third year in the NBA and is averaging a career-high 10.9 points this season. Since entering the starting lineup Jan. 28, Dosunmu is averaging 15.1 points on 48.3 percent shooting (including 41.6 percent from three on 5.7 3PA/G), 3.5 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 1.1 steals over 37.2 minutes per game.
