Dosunmu (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against New York, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Dosunmu will sit out his first game of the season due to a left quadriceps contusion. The guard had been a key contributor off the bench, logging 20-plus minutes in each of Chicago's first five contests while averaging 16.2 points, 3.2 assists and 3.0 rebounds.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Flirts with double-double in win
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Dosunmu totaled 22 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Friday's 135-125 victory over the Knicks.
Dosunmu got back on track in the win, scoring at least 20 points for the second time in the past three games. Despite coming off the bench, it's been a relatively strong start to the season for Dosunmu, averaging 16.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 26.1 minutes per game. The eventual return of Coby White (calf) is going to complicate matters when it comes to playing time. However, for now, consider Dosunmu a viable asset, even in 12-team formats.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Drops an efficient 21 in win
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Dosunmu put up 21 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes in Monday's 128-123 win over Atlanta.
Dosunmu has been a prominent figure among the Bulls' rotation, especially with Coby White (calf) out to begin the season. Dosunmu is averaging 16.7 points on 3.0 made three-pointers and 55.9 percent from the field so far. He'll look to maintain his blistering efficiency Wednesday against the Kings.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Cashes trio of threes
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Dosunmu finished with 15 points (6-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt), two assists and one rebound across 27 minutes during Saturday's 110-98 victory over the Magic.
Dosunmu made an impact Saturday, joining three other Bulls reserves in reaching double figures. After starting 26 of 46 regular-season games last season, the guard has opened this year as a spark plug off the bench and has thrived in the role. Through two contests, the Illinois product is averaging 14.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 26.5 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Productive in season opener
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Dosunmu contributed 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists over 26 minutes during Wednesday's 115-111 win over the Pistons.
It was Tre Jones who filled Coby White's (calf) spot in the first unit, but Dosunmu still handled meaningful minutes off the bench. It's also worth noting that Isaac Okoro was held scoreless over 23 minutes in his Bulls debut, perhaps leaving the door open for Dosunmu to eventually make his way back into Chicago's starting lineup.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Out Thursday
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Dosunmu (thumb) will not play in Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Dosunmu will miss Chicago's preseason finale as a precautionary measure, but he'll likely be fine for Opening Night against Detroit on Wednesday. Dosunmu is capable of providing some low-end value as a starter, but when he's working with the reserves, it's tough for him to make an impact in most fantasy leagues.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Starting Tuesday
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Dosunmu will start in Tuesday's preseason game against Denver.
With Coby White (calf) and Tre Jones (foot) sidelined, Dosunmu will get the starting nod in the team's penultimate preseason game. The swingman appeared in 46 regular-season games (26 starts) last season, during which he averaged 12.3 points, 4.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds across 30.3 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Part of second unit
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Dosunmu is coming off the bench in Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
The Bulls will give Isaac Okoro a chance as a starter Tuesday while they try to decide whether he or Dosunmu will get the Opening Night nod. Dosunmu started 26 of his 46 regular-season games last year, but he'll likely need a strong showing at training camp and in the preseason to work with the first unit to begin the year.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Cleared for training camp
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Dosunmu (shoulder) has the green light ahead of training camp, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reported Monday.
Dosunmu underwent season-ending surgery in March to address left shoulder instability, but he's been doing 5-on-5 since August. He did find himself in some trade rumors over the offseason, but that noise has quieted considerably. Dosunmu is expected to be the favorite to start at small forward to open the 2025-26 season.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Progressing in recovery
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Dosunmu (shoulder) said Thursday that he is no longer wearing a brace and expects to resume 5-on-5 practice in August, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Networkreports.
Dosunmu underwent season-ending surgery in March to address left shoulder instability. However, it appears that Dosunmu is on track to make a full recovery ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Solid numbers in return
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Dosunmu (shoulder) registered 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes in Friday's 125-115 overtime win over the Raptors.
Sidelined for the previous three games with a left shoulder subluxation, Dosunmu returned to a bench role after starting nine of his prior 10 appearances. The Bulls were without Nikola Vucevic (calf) and Patrick Williams (quadricep) on Friday, but with the team at full strength in the backcourt, it's unclear if Dosunmu will have an opportunity to see a dramatic increase in playing time in future contests. If his minutes remain in the 20-to-25 range, Dosunmu will likely be more of a 14-team league option rather than a player who needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable for Friday
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Dosunmu (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Dosunmu injured his shoulder in last Thursday's overtime loss to the Knicks, and he's in danger of missing a fourth game in a row Friday. If the 25-year-old swingman cannot give it a go against Toronto, the Bulls would likely divvy up his vacated minutes among Lonzo Ball, Kevin Huerter and Matas Buzelis.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Ruled out Wednesday
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Dosunmu (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
It'll be a third straight absence due to a shoulder injury for Dosunmu, who carries no clear timeline for a return while dealing with soreness. His next chance to play comes Friday against Toronto. In Dosunmu's absence against Los Angeles, Lonzo Ball and Matas Buzelis are candidates to see more playing time.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Listed questionable for Wednesday
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Dosunmu (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
Dosunmu injured his left shoulder in Thursday's overtime loss to the Knicks and was held out Saturday against the Suns with what was described as instability in his shoulder. However, the questionable tag suggests that the Bulls view him as day-to-day going forward. If Dosunmu misses additional time, guys like Kevin Huerter, Julian Phillips and Matas Buzelis could see increased run with Patrick Williams (quadriceps) sidelined at the moment.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Lacks return timeline
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Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said prior to Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Suns that Dosunmu (shoulder) is "pretty sore" and is without a timeline for a return, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Dosunmu injured his left shoulder in Thursday's 113-111 overtime loss to the Knicks, prompting the Bulls to rule him out for Saturday's contest. With Donovan noting that Dosunmu has "instability in his shoulder that he has to stay on top of," the fourth-year guard seems destined to sit out Monday's game in Philadelphia before the Bulls re-evaluate him upon returning to Chicago. While Dosunmu was sidelined Saturday along with Patrick Williams (quadricep) -- who is expected to miss at least two weeks -- Kevin Huerter (30 minutes) and Julian Phillips (24 minutes) saw the most notable boosts in playing time.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Available Tuesday
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Dosunmu (illness) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Dosunmu will be available to play in Tuesday's game against the Pistons after battling an illness. The 24-year-old has started the last seven games for the Bulls, averaging 13.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 50.7 percent from the floor and 42.4 percent from deep.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Dealing with illness
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Dosunmu was sent home from Monday's practice due to an illness, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Dosunmu's status for Tuesday's game against the Pistons is up in the air, but there should be some clarity when the Bulls release their injury report Monday evening. Lonzo Ball (illness) will likely be held out Tuesday, so the Bulls may need Kevin Huerter and Tre Jones to soak up some backcourt minutes.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable for Saturday
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Dosunmu (calf) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the 76ers.
After finishing with 23 points, two rebounds and two assists in Thursday's loss to the Warriors, Dosunmu's status for Saturday's game against Philadelphia remains uncertain. The 24-year-old is having a solid year for the Bulls, averaging 12.4 points and career-high numbers in rebounds (3.8) and assists (4.6), shooting 49.5 percent from the floor and 32.4 percent from beyond the arc.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable for Wednesday
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Dosunmu (calf) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Hawks.
Dosunmu, who has missed the past 10 games for Chicago, has been targeting this game for his return. Coach Billy Donovan previously indicated that the guard will have a minutes restriction in his first game back, but it sounds like he's still waiting on the official green light to suit up. Lonzo Ball (rest) and Coby White (neck) are also questionable for this contest.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Out Tuesday, should play Wednesday
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Dosunmu (calf) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Pelicans, but Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said that Dosunmu is expected to play in Wednesday's contest against the Hawks, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Dosunmu will miss his 10th straight contest Tuesday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to a right soleus strain. While Dosunmu will likely return to action against Atlanta on Wednesday, it wouldn't be surprising for him to operate on a minutes restriction.
