Hoop DossierChicago Bulls
1-2 · 11th in East · tied with 10th · home 0-1 · road 1-1 · L1
Availability for Tonight
game preview →| Nic ClaxtonHamstring (return est. 2026-11-04) | Out | ESPN Oct 19 |
| Noa EssengueHead, Bruise (return est. 2026-10-26) | Questionable | ESPN Oct 25 |
| Patrick WilliamsRight, Groin, Soreness (return est. 2026-10-26) | Questionable | ESPN Oct 25 |
Official report · lineups not confirmed
What changed
updatedOct 25
- Oct 25 '26Availability
Caleb Wilson Out
Caleb Wilson and his teammates are starting to figure a few things out, but the schedule is about to turn brutal and test it all. Read it ... https://t.co/G4ilbDgrDu
@JCowleyHoops - Oct 25 '26Availability
Patrick Williams Day-to-day (was out) uncertain
Williams (groin) is out for Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
ESPN + 1 more report - Oct 25 '26Availability
Noa Essengue Day-to-day (was out) uncertain
Essengue (head) won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
ESPN + 1 more report
Oct 24
- Oct 24 '26Availability
- Oct 24 '26Availability
Patrick Williams Out
Patrick Williams (adductor, groin) ruled out Saturday.
@UnderdogNBA + 5 more reports
Oct 23
- Oct 23 '26Availability
Dailyn Swain Available (was day-to-day)
Dailyn Swain (illness) listed available to play Friday.
@UnderdogNBA + 3 more reports - Oct 23 '26Availability
Zach Collins Available (was day-to-day)
Zach Collins (quad) listed available to play Friday.
@UnderdogNBA - Oct 23 '26Availability
- Oct 23 '26Availability
Josh Giddey Available (was day-to-day)
Josh Giddey (wrist) listed available to play Friday.
@UnderdogNBA + 1 more report - Oct 23 '26Availability
Jordan Hawkins Day-to-day (was day-to-day) uncertain
Hawkins (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Hawks.
@KCJHoop + 1 more report
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Oct 22
- Oct 22 '26Availability
Zach Collins Day-to-day (was available) uncertain
Collins (quadriceps) is probable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
ESPN + 1 more report - Oct 22 '26Availability
Tobe Awaka Day-to-day (was available) uncertain
Awaka (knee) is probable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
ESPN + 2 more reports - Oct 22 '26Availability
Josh Giddey Day-to-day uncertain
Giddey (wrist) is probable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
@UnderdogNBA + 3 more reports
Oct 21
- Oct 21 '26Availability
Dailyn Swain Day-to-day (was day-to-day) uncertain
Swain is out for Wednesday's season opener against Toronto with an illness.
ESPN + 3 more reports - Oct 21 '26Availability
Isaac Okoro Available (was day-to-day)
Isaac Okoro (knee) listed available to play Wednesday.
@UnderdogNBA - Oct 21 '26Availability
Leonard Miller Available (was day-to-day)
Leonard Miller (adductor strain) listed available to play Wednesday.
@UnderdogNBA + 1 more report
Oct 20
- Oct 20 '26Availability
Leonard Miller Day-to-day uncertain
Miller is probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors with a right adductor strain.
ESPN
Oct 19
- Oct 19 '26Availability
Nic Claxton Out (was day-to-day)
Claxton (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
ESPN - Oct 19 '26Roster
Isaiah Stevens left the roster (not on the 2026-10-25 roster)
roster snapshots
Oct 17
- Oct 17 '26Roster
Brandon Boston Jr., Jalen Bridges, Drew Peterson, Orlando Robinson left the roster (4 players)
Oct 16
- Oct 16 '26Availability
Isaac Okoro Day-to-day uncertain
Okoro (undisclosed) is out for Friday's preseason finale versus the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
ESPN + 2 more reports
Oct 14
- Oct 14 '26Roster
Nic Claxton, Jordan Hawkins, Buddy Hield, Norman Powell joined this season (4 players)
Oct 5
- Oct 5 '26Availability
Nic Claxton Day-to-day uncertain
Claxton tweaked his hamstring and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
ESPN
Roster & rotation
GP, GS, Min: last 3 games · ● likely starter| Player | GP | GS | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb WilsonForward · age 20 · 6′9″ | 3 | 3 | 34.3 min |
| Norman PowellGuard · age 33 · 6′4″ | 3 | 3 | 29.3 min |
| Josh GiddeyGuard · age 24 · 6′7″ | 3 | 3 | 26.3 min |
| Matas BuzelisForward · age 22 · 6′8″ | 3 | 3 | 25.7 min |
| Leonard MillerForward · age 22 · 6′10″ | 3 | 0 | 23.7 min |
| Jalen SmithForward · age 26 · 6′8″ | 3 | 3 | 22.3 min |
| Isaac OkoroForward · age 25 · 6′4″ | 3 | 0 | 20.0 min |
| Tre JonesGuard · age 26 · 6′1″ | 3 | 0 | 18.3 min |
| Buddy HieldGuard · age 33 · 6′4″ | 3 | 0 | 15.0 min |
| Jaylin SellersGuard · age 23 · 6′5″ | 1 | 0 | 14.0 min |
| Tobe AwakaForward · age 22 · 6′8″ | 1 | 0 | 14.0 min |
| Noa EssengueForward · age 19 · 6′11″ | 2 | 0 | 13.5 min |
| Zach CollinsForward · age 28 · 6′9″ | 2 | 0 | 10.0 min |
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| Player | GP | GS | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dailyn SwainGuard · age 21 · 6′7″ | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jordan HawkinsGuard · age 24 · 6′5″ | 0 | 0 | — |
| Nic ClaxtonCenter · age 27 · 6′11″ | 0 | 0 | — |
| Patrick WilliamsForward · age 25 · 6′6″ | 0 | 0 | — |
Next games
- Tonight @ BOS7:30 PM ET
- Wed, Oct 28 vs NYK8:00 PM ET
- Fri, Oct 30 @ BOS7:30 PM ET
- Mon, Nov 2 @ PHI7:30 PM ET2 days rest
- Wed, Nov 4 @ NYK7:30 PM ET
Preseason market: under 1% to win the title, 24th of 30 · 4 books, de-vigged, as of Oct 18.
Predictions about this team
how calls are trackedWaiting 1
- Waiting Pat the Designer: The rebuilding Bulls will miss the playoffs.
2026-10-22 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12 Flag
22 calls about Bulls players: Noa Essengue (3) · Josh Giddey (2) · Matas Buzelis (2) · Leonard Miller (2) · Tobe Awaka (2) · Zach Collins (2)