Dosunmu logged 16 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes of Thursday's 119-112 preseason win over Cleveland.
Dosunmu came off the bench once again, but he saw a significant workload. Based on the preseason, it appears coach Billy Donovan is opting towards starting Isaac Okoro at small forward, but it's possible that his lineups are not set in stone. Either way, Dosunmu is a proven contributor and is likely to play a key role in 2025-26.
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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: Upgraded to available
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Dosunmu (calf) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Warriors.
Dosunmu was initially questionable to play Thursday against the Warriors on the road, but that has changed. This is a step in the right direction for Chicago against a Golden State squad dealing with several injuries.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Returning from 10-game absence
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Dosunmu (calf) will play in Wednesday's game against Milwaukee.
Dosunmu has been cleared to suit up Wednesday after missing 10 consecutive games with a strained right calf. Although Lonzo Ball (rest) will be inactive Wednesday, Dosunmu should have his minutes monitored considering his lengthy absence.
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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.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Listed as questionable for Tuesday
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Dosunmu (calf) is officially listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans.
Dosunmu appears to be on the precipice of returning to Chicago's lineup after suffering a right calf strain in late December. If the 24-year-old doesn't suit up Tuesday, fantasy managers can have an eye on him returning during the second leg of the Bulls' back-to-back Wednesday against the Hawks. There hasn't been a direct beneficiary of Dosunmu's absence, but Josh Giddey and Zach LaVine could be required to handle the lion's share of the ball-handling duties if both Dosunmu and Coby White (neck) are sidelined against New Orleans.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Could return Wednesday
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Dosunmu (calf) could return as soon as Wednesday's game versus the Hawks, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Chicago begins a back-to-back set Tuesday against the Pelicans, but Dosunmu won't be available for that one. He's scheduled to scrimmage at Monday's practice, and if he comes out of that without any setbacks, coach Billy Donovan anticipates that he will be available Wednesday with a minutes limit.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Remains out Sunday
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Dosunmu (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Kings.
As expected, Dosunmu has been downgraded from doubtful to out and will miss a ninth straight game. He recently began ramping up his on-court work, but it's unclear when he'll be ready to play again. Dosunmu's next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Pelicans.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Dosunmu (calf) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Kings.
Dosunmu hasn't played since Dec. 23 due to a right calf strain. While the 24-year-old guard is ramping up his on-court activity, he is unlikely to suit up against Sacramento.
