The Bulls haven't made a trade deadline deal since 2021 when they sent Wendell Carter Jr. and two first-round picks in exchange for Nikola Vucevic. Chief executive Arturas Karnisovas can't afford to continue that inactivity for a third time.

Dosunmu knocked down four threes en route to 17 points in his return to full health and the Bulls' starting five

Ball (injury management) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.

Returning from 10-game absence

Running with first unit

Patrick Williams, Dalen Terry, Matas Buzelis and the rest of the Bulls bench combined for 41 points to help Zach LaVine, Lonzo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu beat the Nuggets 129-121

The Bulls will hold Dosunmu out Monday due to calf injury management, so it's reasonable for fantasy managers to expect him to return in Thursday's matchup with the Warriors. With Lonzo Ball (knee) available and Coby White (ankle) out against the Clippers,

Ball (rest) will not play Sunday against Portland. Sunday's game is the first leg of a back-to-back set, so presumably, Ball will be available for Monday's game against the Clippers. Ayo Dosunmu is likely to see extended minutes Sunday with Ball on the sidelines.

CHICAGO (AP) — Nikola Vucevic had 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the Chicago Bulls handed the Denver Nuggets their second straight loss with a 129-121 victory on Monday night. Zach LaVine scored 21 points and Lonzo Ball had 18 for Chicago, which had lost seven of eight. Ayo Dosunmu added 17 points.

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2), during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu, center, handles the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game ...

We should have been up 20 at halftime,” Michael Malone said after the Nuggets’ loss to the Bulls. “We messed with the game.” His timeout two minutes of the game

Fantasy Impact: A trade to Milwaukee would be a mixed bag for LaVine’s fantasy outlook. While his usage rate would likely dip playing alongside two superstars, his efficiency could see a major boost. He’d get more open looks and less defensive attention, sustaining his fantasy value as an early-to-mid-round asset.