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The Bulls could be without two starters for Thursday’s game, as Giddey and Vucevic are questionable. Giddey needing to miss a game would likely result in more playing time for Dalen Terry, who has not been productive enough to merit being streamed in most leagues. As for Vucevic, Zach Collins or Jalen Smith would start if he’s unable to play. Either replacement for Vooch would be worth streaming.

For the second time this month, Smith recorded a double-double in fewer than 20 minutes on the court. Stix only needed 15 minutes to get the job done in Denver, and his play factored into Zach Collins only playing four minutes. Starter Nikola Vucevic finished with 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one three-pointer in 29 minutes. There isn’t a need to add Smith after this performance, especially with Vucevic still playing starters’ minutes.

Vucevic will miss a fourth straight game due to his strained right calf. Zach Collins has been the replacement in the Bulls’ lineup, most recently logging 40 minutes and recording a double-double in Friday’s win over the Raptors. He needs to be rostered while Vucevic sits, while Jalen Smith offers limited fantasy value off the bench.

Friday’s game will be the third straight game Vucevic has missed with a strained right calf. Zach Collins has replaced him in the starting lineup and should be streamed until Vooch is cleared to play. Jalen Smith will play rotation minutes off the bench, but his fantasy value is limited in that role.

Dosunmu and Smith have missed the Bulls’ last three games. While the former’s return will likely mean fewer minutes for Dalen Terry and Tre Jones, the latter may not be as impactful in fantasy basketball circles. Zach Collins should remain the starter as the Bulls continue without the injured Nikola Vucevic. That limits Smith’s fantasy potential, although he will get rotation minutes.

Smith was on a roll before the All-Star break and has missed his last three games. It appears like he’s ready to return to the hardwood, though. Smith will have a chance to take on a large role on Friday with Nikola Vucevic listed as doubtful.

Smith has missed Chicago’s last three games with a concussion, but he could be back on Friday. Nikola Vucevic (calf) is doubtful again, so if Smith plays, he will split the center minutes with Zach Collins.

Once again starting for the injured Nikola Vucevic, Collins recorded a stellar stat line on Wednesday. The Bulls center recorded his first double-double of the season, establishing new highs in points (21) and rebounds (17). The 17 boards were a career-high for Collins, who has provided top-100 value in nine-cat formats over the past three weeks. As long as Vucevic and Jalen Smith (concussion) remain out, Collins will be worth streaming in deep leagues. And he’s rostered in just five percent of Yahoo! leagues.

Smith will miss a third straight game with this concussion that he suffered last week. With Nikola Vucevic (calf) doubtful, Zach Collins (shin) should see another start at center. He had 19 points and five rebounds in 28 minutes on Monday.

Smith was concussed in the Bulls’ matchup with New York on Thursday, and it will cost him at least two games. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Clippers, and Zach Collins should see increased run for as long as Smith is sidelined.