Dosunmu amassed 23 points (9-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound, four assists and two blocks in 33 minutes during Friday's 143-107 loss to the Heat.
Dosunmu entered this game on a strong run of scoring outputs, and he kept that streak going in a starting role with a 23-point performance -- a new season-high mark for him. Dosunmu has proven he can perform either as a starter or off the bench. However, he's likely to return to a second-unit role eventually, particularly with Coby White (calf) working his way back to a full workload.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Making first start of season
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Dosunmu is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Dosunmu will make his first start of the season, slotting in next to Josh Giddey in the backcourt. Dosunmu has been on a tear lately, scoring in double digits in his last six games while averaging 16.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game over that stretch.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Ties for team scoring lead Monday
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Dosunmu produced 21 points (8-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds and five assists across 26 minutes off the bench during Monday's 130-127 win over the Nuggets.
While Kevin Huerter got the start in place of Coby White (calf), Dosunmu was the slightly more productive of the two guards thanks to an extremely efficient scoring effort, as he tied Josh Giddey for the scoring lead for the Bulls on the night. Dosunmu has scored in double digits off the bench in five straight games, averaging 17.0 points, 3.6 assists, 2.4 boards, 1.8 threes and 0,8 steals over that stretch in 26.0 minutes a contest while shooting 53.7 percent from the floor, 47.4 percent from beyond the arc and 94.7 percent from the charity stripe.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Suiting up Monday
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Dosunmu (hamstring) will play on an unspecified minutes restriction in Monday's game against the Nuggets, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Dosunmu will shed his probable tag due to left hamstring tightness, though he'll be limited in Monday's contest. Over his last five appearances, the 25-year-old guard has averaged 14.2 points, 3.2 assists, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 24.8 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Probable for Monday
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Dosunmu (hamstring) is probable for Monday's game against Denver.
A tight left hamstring is unlikely to stop Dosunmu from playing Monday. With Tre Jones (ankle) doubtful, Dosunmu will likely see an uptick in minutes. The swingman has averaged 15.2 points, 3.2 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 25.4 minutes per contest across 10 games this season.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Available to play
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Dosunmu (quadriceps) will be available to play Saturday against the Cavaliers, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Dosunmu will again be limited to roughly 24 minutes on the second leg of this back-to-back set, although it's worth noting that head coach Billy Donovan said that this may be the last time that Dosunmu has minutes restrictions on a back-to-back. Still, he's tough to trust in daily settings if his minutes are capped in the 20s.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Available on minutes restriction
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Dosunmu (quad) will be available for Friday's game in Milwaukee, but he'll be on a 24-minute limit, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Billy Donovan is limiting Dosunmu's minutes for the first leg of this back-to-back set, which lowers his appeal in daily fantasy leagues. Dosunmu is averaging 16.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.0 triples per game on the season.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Listed as questionable
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Dosunmu (quadriceps) is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks.
After missing the past two games for Chicago, Dosunmu remains day-to-day. He was able to practice Thursday and is traveling with the Bulls during their two-game road trip.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Won't play Tuesday
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Dosunmu (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the 76ers, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Despite going through shootaround, Dosunmu will miss a second consecutive game due to a quadriceps injury. The team will likely pivot to Kevin Huerter and Jevon Carter to pick up the slack.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Goes through shootaround
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Dosunmu (quadriceps) participated in Tuesday's morning shootaround, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Dosunmu is listed as questionable on the official injury report, but he was spotted getting some extra shots up after shootaround, which bodes well for his status. If Dosunmu is unable to play, the Bulls could rely on Kevin Huerter and possibly Jevon Carter off the bench.
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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: 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.
