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Smith hasn’t really made an impact in fantasy basketball this season, largely because of the dominance and health of Nikola Vucevic. Smith isn’t a player to keep rostered, but he is certainly capable of contributing value if he ever gets the opportunity to start. This was his sixth game scoring in double figures, and Smith was able to haul in a new season-high for rebounds. He was one of seven players to score in double figures for Chicago, which attributed to their lopsided win in Washington.

White has had a few poor performances lately, including being held to 11 points in their loss to Memphis on Saturday. However, he has typically responded well, and he did that once again in this game. This was his eighth game with at least five 3-pointers this season, which has been a big reason for his fifth-round ranking in 9-cat leagues to this point. White also tied his season-high for rebounds in this game. He’ll look to continue to provide strong value in points, assists, steals and 3-pointers, with his next opportunity coming against Orlando on the second night of this back-to-back.

This was a slightly quieter game for Vucevic due to the lopsided score, but the Wizards didn’t really have any answers for him. He was limited to 29 minutes in a blowout win, though on the first night of a back-to-back, that’s not a bad thing. Vooch has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, which can be attributed to his red-hot shooting start. His value won’t plummet if his field goal percentage regresses to the norm, but he likely won’t be able to maintain this elite start. However, until that happens, managers should enjoy the ride or look to sell high.

Phillips and Horton-Tucker are available to play, but neither will likely get the minutes needed to impact fantasy basketball. Leave them on the waiver wire.

Ball hasn’t officially been ruled out for Tuesday’s game yet, but with this news, it is safe to say that his current doubtful tag won’t be flipped. He’ll likely be in a strict minutes restriction, so it may be a while before he impacts the team’s rotation and fantasy basketball. However, it will be nice to see him back out on the floor.

Sanogo is not in the Bulls’ rotation when healthy, so his continued absence has no impact on fantasy basketball.

Horton-Tucker’s status will not impact fantasy basketball, as he is not in the rotation on most nights.

Phillips did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Grizzlies, and his absence did not impact fantasy basketball. While he may play some rotation minutes if cleared, there’s no need to roster Phillips.

Williams has missed Chicago’s last three games and will sit out a fourth due to inflammation in his surgically repaired foot. Ayo Dosunmu has been the replacement in the starting lineup and should be streamed until Williams is cleared to return.

Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said he was encouraged by Ball’s workout Monday and that the point guard will travel with the team on their two-game road trip. Ball is listed as doubtful to play Tuesday, but that he’s with the team on the road at least gives him a chance to play against the Magic on Wednesday.