Bouncing back to pick up a much-needed win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, the Chicago Bulls now possess a 26-28 record and are desperately looking to climb back to a .500 winning percentage. Their final chance to do so before the All-Star Break will come against the surging Cleveland Cavaliers, who have won 17 of their last 19 games.
Unfortunately, the Bulls may have to enter this pivotal game without yet another of their key contributors. That's because Alex Caruso may be joining Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball on the injury report, as he's once again uncertain to suit up tonight after missing the last game against Atlanta. Despite going through shootaround ahead of the Hawks game, Caruso was listed as questionable and ultimately opted to sit things out.
Meant to post this earlier but Alex Caruso participated in shootaround this AM. He's listed as questionable with left toe contusion but looked like someone preparing to play.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) February 12, 2024
Alex Caruso's status for tonight's game vs. Cavaliers
Caruso retains the questionable designation ahead of tonight's game. The fact he's been able to participate in basketball activities and proceed through shootaround is an encouraging sign. At the same time, Ayo Dosunmu is playing so well in his absence that the Bulls may hesitate to put Caruso out there if he does not feel 100 percent healthy. Stay tuned for any updates on Caruso's status as we approach tip-off time.
Status alert: Alex Caruso (toe) participated in shootaround Wednesday.
— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) February 14, 2024
Patrick Williams' status for tonight's game vs. Cavaliers
As expected, Patrick Williams has been ruled out ahead of tonight's game against Cleveland. Williams' initial diagnosis had him scheduled for an official re-evaluation for this week. With this being the Bulls; last game before the All-Star Break, it makes sense that the team will allow him the opportunity to rest up and make a healthy return following the break.
Projected Bulls starting lineup
- Coby White
- Ayo Dosunmu
- DeMar DeRozan
- Torrey Craig
- Nikola Vucevic
Projected Cavaliers starting lineup
- Darius Garland
- Donovan Mitchell
- Max Strus
- Evan Mobley
- Jarrett Allen
Full Bulls injury report
PROBABLE - Torrey Craig, Dalen Terry
QUESTIONABLE - Alex Caruso
OUT - Zach LaVine, Patrick Williams, Lonzo Ball
Full Cavaliers injury report
QUESTIONABLE - Dean Wade
OUT - Ty Jerome
Bulls' upcoming schedule
- February 22 vs. Boston Celtics
- February 25 @ New Orleans Pelicans
- February 27 vs. Detroit Pistons
- February 28 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
- March 2 vs. Milwaukee Bucks