Huerter (adductor) recorded 16 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt), four steals and three rebounds in 24 minutes during Sunday's 114-104 loss to the Pelicans.
Huerter delivered an excellent performance in his return from a four-game absence due to an adductor strain, scoring efficiently while setting a new season high in steals. Though he's been a strong per-minute producer through 20 appearances this season with averages of 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.6 triples and 0.9 steals across 24.1 minutes per contest, Huerter has often benefited from the Bulls not having their full complement of backcourt players available for many of those contests. Josh Giddey was limited to 24 minutes Sunday due in part to foul trouble, and Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) could be back in action for the Bulls' next game Wednesday versus Cleveland, so it wouldn't be surprising if Huerter's playing time took a hit moving forward, despite his solid outing against the Pelicans.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Will play Sunday
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Huerter (thigh) is available for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Huerter has been cleared to return Sunday from a four-game absence due to a left adductor strain. He could see an expanded role in his return after Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) was ruled out. Huerter is averaging 11.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.4 threes over 24.1 minutes per game this season.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Iffy for Sunday
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Huerter (adductor) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Huerter has missed Chicago's last four games due to a left adductor strain, though the questionable tag suggests he could be nearing a return. If the 27-year-old swingman is ultimately ruled out, Dalen Terry (hand), Tre Jones and Julian Phillips are candidates to see increased minutes, especially if Ayo Dosunmu (thumb) is downgraded from doubtful to out.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Out again Friday
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Huerter (thigh) will not play Friday against Charlotte, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Huerter last played for the Bulls on Dec. 1 when he suffered his hamstring injury after six minutes of action. He hasn't been cleared for practice yet, and he's not traveling with the team to Charlotte. For that reason, he's highly questionable to return Sunday against the Pelicans.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: To miss at least one week of action
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Huerter (hamstring) will miss at least one week of action before he's re-evaluated, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
This means Huerter will miss at least the next three games for Chicago. If his re-evaluation goes well, a return against the Hornets on Dec. 12 could be on the table. Hamstring injuries can linger if not properly treated, so the Bulls could be cautious. Ayo Dosunmu could take on a larger role in the meantime.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Out with hamstring strain
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Huerter (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
After leaving Monday's game against the Magic, Huerter has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain. For the moment, there's no indication he's facing an extended absence. With Huerter out Wednesday, Ayo Dosunmu and Tre Jones (ankle) appear to be locked into significant minutes for the injury-riddled Bulls.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Active Friday
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Huerter (pelvis) will play in Friday's game against Charlotte, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Huerter missed Monday's contest with a pelvic contusion, but he's been upgraded to available Friday. After starting five straight games, Huerter has played 19 and 10 minutes, respectively, as a reserve during his last two games.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Iffy for Friday
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Huerter (pelvic contusion) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hornets.
This is a new injury for Huerter, and with this being the front end of a back-to-back set, a maintenance day could on the table. The Bulls submitted a lengthy injury report, so the team could be very shorthanded across the board.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Ruled out Monday
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Huerter (pelvis) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Huerter will be inactive for the first time this season due to pelvis soreness. After a run of five starts, the 27-year-old moved to the bench and logged under 20 minutes in each of the Bulls' previous two games, with reserves such as Jevon Carter, Julian Phillips and Patrick Williams candidates to absorb those minutes Monday. Huerter's next chance to play is Friday against the Hornets.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Questionable for Monday
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Huerter (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Huerter appears on the injury report with an illness that could sideline him Monday. After a stretch of five starts, the 27-year-old has come off the bench and logged under 20 minutes in each of the Bulls' past two games, and despite his reputation as a shooter, he's hit just 30.3 percent from deep through 16 appearances this season.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Downward trend continues
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Huerter recorded nine points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and three assists over 19 minutes during Saturday's 121-120 victory over the Wizards.
Huerter logged 19 minutes despite dealing with an illness, scoring in single digits for the fourth time in the past five games. Despite a serviceable start to the campaign, Heurter's role appears to be reducing, largely due to the fact that Coby White is back in the lineup. He will continue to battle players like Tre Jones and Ayo Dosunmu for backup minutes.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Will try to play Saturday
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Huerter (illness) will "try" to play Saturday against the Wizards, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Huerter is dealing with an illness, but he'll go through his pregame routine before an official decision is made on his status for Saturday's game. He's essentially a game-time call, but if he's unable to give it a go, Julian Phillips could see a significant bump in minutes.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Under the weather
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Huerter is questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards due to an illness.
It's been a rough 24 hours for Huerter. First, he was benched Friday night in favor of Ayo Dosunmu, and then the sharpshooter was ejected from the loss to Miami after throwing the ball toward a ref. Now, Huerter is under the weather and in danger of missing his first game of the season.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Bumped to bench
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Huerter isn't part of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Huerter started the previous five games, but he'll retreat to the second unit Friday night in favor of Ayo Dosunmu. During that five-game stretch, Huerter averaged 14.2 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 28 minutes.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Season-low two points
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Huerter closed Wednesday's 122-121 victory over the Trail Blazers with two points (1-6 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 23 minutes.
Huerter remained in the starting lineup, although he produced his worst performance of the season. While it has been a solid start for Huerter, his arrow is beginning to point in the wrong direction. The return of Coby White has resulted in two poor performances by Huerter, an indication that he could be an expendable fantasy asset at some point in the near future.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Scores 20 points in win
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Huerter had 20 points (7-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes during Monday's 130-127 win over the Nuggets.
Huerter has been on a tear for the Bulls, but he may struggle to keep producing like this once the team gets healthier -- Tre Jones missed his second game in a row with an ankle issue and Coby White was rested for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Over his last five outings, Huerter has averaged 16.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.0 three-pointers.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Drawing first start of season
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Huerter is starting Monday's game against the Spurs.
Huerter will join the first unit Monday due to the absence of Josh Giddey (ankle). Huerter has been solid off the bench this season for the Bulls, averaging 13.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.1 blocks over nine games.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Provides 12 points off bench
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Huerter recorded 12 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 113-111 win over the 76ers.
Huerter managed to bounce back from a sluggish seven-point game Sunday against the Knicks, though he wasn't all that efficient shooting the basketball. He also drilled a pair of triples, marking the third time in seven matchups this season that he has hit two or more threes. Huerter will continue to be leaned on to provide scoring off the bench for the Bulls.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Tallies double-digits again
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Huerter closed with 12 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 26 minutes during Friday's 135-125 victory over the Knicks.
Huerter scored double-digits for the fifth straight game to begin the season, providing the undefeated Bulls with a viable scoring threat off the bench. Over that five-game period, Huerter is averaging 14.2 points per game, adding 4.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 three-pointers and 1.6 combined steals and blocks. Coby White is nearing a return after missing the start of the season with a calf injury. Upon his return, the coaching staff will have some decisions to make, one of which is where Huerter fits in the rotation moving forward.
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Bulls' Kevin Huerter: Adds 11 points off bench
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Huerter chipped in 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Saturday's 110-98 victory over the Magic.
Huerter struggled to get his shot working from beyond the arc, but it didn't stop him from scoring in double figures. He's been fairly aggressive on the offensive end through two games this season, attempting 21 total shots from the field while securing 12 rebounds in two straight wins for the Bulls. Expect Huerter to continue firing, especially with a pair of strong facilitators in Josh Giddey and Tre Jones feeding him the ball.
