Giddey (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Giddey is likely to miss a third straight game due to a right ankle sprain. Kevin Huerter figures to maintain an expanded role in the event Giddey is ruled out again.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Not playing Saturday
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Giddey (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
Giddey will miss a second straight game due to a right ankle injury. He's progressed enough in his recovery to resume sprinting but has yet to do any cutting, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. Tre Jones will continue to start at point guard in Giddey's absence.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Will travel Saturday
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Head coach Billy Donovan said Thursday that Giddey (ankle) will travel with the club on its upcoming road trip, and the Bulls are optimistic that he could return at some point in that six-game span, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Giddey continues to rehab a right ankle injury that he sustained during Monday's win over Indiana. Donovan relayed that there is still some swelling, though Giddey isn't in as much pain anymore, per Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com. The 22-year-old will likely still miss Saturday's game against Houston, though this update bodes well for his return in the near future. Giddey has been impressive in nine appearance since the All-Star break, averaging 23.1 points, 10.9 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.0 steals across 35.0 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Will miss some time
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Bulls coach Billy Donovan said Wednesday that Giddey's right ankle sprain will keep him "out for a little bit," K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Donovan said Giddey is doing much better than first anticipated, and the guard was walking around fine when he met with the media Wednesday. Giddey will not play Thursday against the Nets, but he will travel with the Bulls on their six-game road trip, which begins Saturday in Houston. He'll do some on-court work soon, at which point a timeline is likely to be established. Although Donovan has ruled Giddey out, the Bulls listed him as doubtful on their afternoon injury report.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Shut down Monday
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Giddey won't return to Monday's game against the Pacers due to a right ankle sprain. He recorded 29 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block over 28 minutes before departing.
Giddey was sent to the locker room during the fourth quarter and likely wouldn't have returned even if healthy given a commanding Chicago lead. The team noted after the game that Giddey is headed for further testing to determine the extent of the injury, and he was spotted leaving the arena wearing a walking boot, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Exits with lower-body injury
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Giddey left Monday's game against the Pacers due to an apparent lower-body injury, Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis reports.
It's unclear as to when Giddey picked up the injury, but he'll head to the locker room to get checked out. Tre Jones would likely be asked to pick up the slack if Giddey can't return.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Records triple-double
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Giddey racked up 26 points (9-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, 12 assists, one block and one steal in 37 minutes during Saturday's 114-109 win over the Heat.
Giddey has been playing at a very high level since the All-Star break, and he notched his first triple-double since Dec. 28, when he posted 23 points, 15 boards and 10 assists in a win over the Bucks. He had ended just one dime away from reaching this feat in a win over the Magic on Thursday, and his numbers are undoubtedly impressive. Over his last eight games, Giddey is averaging 22.4 points, 11.0 rebounds and 9.0 assists per contest.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Set to play against Orlando
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Giddey (quadriceps) is listed as available for Thursday's game versus the Magic.
Giddey will return to action Thursday after missing Chicago's previous contest due to a left quadriceps contusion. The 22-year-old guard should reclaim his starting spot from Tre Jones. Giddey is averaging 19.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals in 32.8 minutes across his last 10 outings.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Questionable for Thursday
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Giddey (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Giddey missed his first game since Dec. 26 on Tuesday against Cleveland, but the point forward remains day-to-day. If Giddey is held out for a second straight game, Tre Jones could be poised for another start. Against the Cavaliers, Jones produced nine points, eight rebounds, seven assists and one block in 34 minutes.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Won't play Tuesday
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Giddey (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Cleveland, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
The left quadriceps contusion is a new injury for Giddey, who will miss his first outing since Dec. 26. With the 22-year-old joining Lonzo Ball (wrist) and Kevin Huerter (knee) on the sideline, Jevon Carter, Talen Horton-Tucker and Tre Jones are candidates for an uptick in playing time. Giddey's next chance to play will come Thursday against Orlando.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Will play Sunday
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Giddey (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
As expected, Giddey and Coby White (toe) have been upgraded from probable to available, but Lonzo Ball (wrist) and Kevin Huerter (knee) have been ruled out. Giddey put up 19 points (7-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block in 40 minutes of action during Friday's 125-115 overtime win over the Raptors, falling two assists short of his third triple-double this season.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Flirts with triple-double in win
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Giddey, who is probable for Sunday's game with an ankle issue, put up 19 points (7-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists, one steal and one block in 40 minutes of action during Friday's 125-115 overtime win over the Raptors.
The fourth-year guard has been on an absolute tear since the All-Star break, averaging 23.2 points, 11.2 boards and 8.8 assists in five games back. Friday's outing against the Raptors was no different, as Giddey logged his 19th double-double of the year and fell just two assists short of a triple-double. Although most of his production came in the first half, he was able to turn in an extremely well-rounded performance nonetheless. He's expected to take the court Sunday against the Pacers despite nursing a left ankle sprain.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Teases triple-double in loss
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Giddey totaled 21 points (8-14 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, 12 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 122-117 loss to the Clippers.
The fourth-year guard nearly put together his third triple-double of the season, but instead, he had to settle for his fourth straight double-double since the All-Star break. Giddey has also scored more than 20 points in each of those contests, averaging 24.3 points, 12.0 boards, 8.0 assists, 3.5 threes, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks while shooting 57.9 percent from the floor and a stunning 77.8 percent (14-for-18) from long distance.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Near triple-double Saturday
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Giddey notched 24 points (6-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists, one block and three steals in 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Suns.
Giddey registered a double-double for a second straight game and for the 17th time this season, and he was two rebounds shy from logging his third triple-double. He continues to power the Bulls' offense following the trade of Zach LaVine to the Kings. Giddey has averaged 19.1 points on 48.1 percent shooting (including 48.8 percent from three on 5.4 3PA/G), 7.1 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.0 blocks over 31.4 minutes per game since the beginning of February.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Likely to play against Phoenix
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Giddey is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Suns due to a sprained right wrist.
Giddey is expected to suit up Saturday despite dealing with a wrist injury. Giddey has been scorching the nets from behind the arc as of late, converting 44.0 percent of his 5.0 three-point attempts per contest across his last 10 appearances.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Pops for 17 points in loss
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Giddey racked up 17 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 128-110 loss to the Pistons.
Giddey scored double-digit points for the 12th straight game, continuing one of the better offensive stretches of his career. He also recorded at least one steal for the eighth time in the past nine games, an element of his game that appears to have improved this season. Through 51 games, the young Aussie is averaging 12.1 points and 7.1 rebounds to go with 6.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.3 three-pointers, all of which are career-high numbers.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Pops for 24 in Tuesday's win
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Giddey provided 24 points (8-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 133-124 victory over the Heat.
The fourth-year guard continues to roll, tying Matas Buzelis for the team scoring lead on the night. Giddey has scored in double digits in eight straight games, his longest such streak since the first eight games of the season, and over that latest stretch, he's averaging 15.6 points, 7.8 boards, 6.5 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.3 steals while shooting 51.1 percent from the floor. With Zach LaVine now in Sacramento and Nikola Vucevic potentially the next veteran to head out the door, Giddey's usage and shot volume seem set to keep rising.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Double-doubles in loss
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Giddey amassed 20 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 127-119 loss to Detroit.
Giddey racked up his 15th double-double of the season in the losing effort. With the Bulls moving on from Zach LaVine, lines like these could become the norm for Giddey as he steps into a larger role in the offense. The Bulls did acquire another guard in Tre Jones, but it's likely that he plays a minor role with the second unit.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Stuffs stat sheet
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Giddey registered 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Friday's 122-106 victory over the Raptors.
Giddey reached the 15-point mark following three straight games in which he couldn't reach that figure. Looking at things from a more positive aspect, he's now scored in double digits in six straight contests, averaging 13.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game in that stretch.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Struggles from field Saturday
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Giddey ended Saturday's 109-97 loss to Philadelphia with 10 points (4-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds and seven assists across 38 minutes.
Giddey might have ended only three assists away from a triple-double, so his performance on the surface was decent in a game where the Bulls suffered a 12-point defeat. However, he was highly inefficient from the floor. Giddey has five double-doubles and one triple-double across his last 10 games, a span in which he's averaging 9.7 points, 9.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 42.2 percent overall, including 35.5 percent from deep.
