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Ball continues to miss games with a wrist injury that’s kept him out since February 28. While the 27-year-old point guard is out again, he could return soon. Kevin Huerter figures to continue to see an increased role in his absence.

Ball was initially listed as questionable, which shows he at least had a chance of returning from a wrist injury that’s kept him out since February 28. Ultimately, the 27-year-old point guard will sit out again, but his return isn’t far off. Ball’s eventual return will cut into Kevin Huerter’s playing time.

Ball has not played since February 28, but that may change as soon as Thursday night. His absence opened up a place in the starting lineup for Tre Jones, who was recently sidelined by a sprained foot. Kevin Huerter has moved into the starting five, and his playing time will likely decrease if Ball returns.

A top-50 player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks, Jones had another quality performance in Chicago’s win over the Jazz. He recorded his first double-double as a Bull, and Jones has scored at least 18 points in three straight appearances. While Lonzo Ball (wrist) is not being shut down for the rest of the season, he is still without a timeline for return. Jones should be rostered in more than 24 percent of Yahoo! leagues, especially with the Bulls playing three more games this week.

Jones has started Chicago’s last six games, filling the void left by the injured Lonzo Ball (wrist). And he’s been solid, providing seventh-round value in nine-cat formats. Based on Bulls coach Billy Donovan’s comments before Saturday’s game, Ball doesn’t sound close to a return. With the Bulls playing four games during Week 20, rostering Jones in deep leagues would be a good idea, given his recent play.

Ball will miss a seventh straight game with a sprained right wrist. With Josh Giddey (ankle) doubtful to play, Tre Jones will continue to take on a more prominent role as a starter. He should be streamed while Ball and Giddey are unavailable.

As expected, Ball will remain sidelined for a sixth-straight game. Tre Jones should remain in the starting unit, and he has played well as a starter over Chicago’s last four games, averaging 13 points, 5.3 rebounds and six assists during this stretch.

Ball has missed the Bulls’ last five games with a sprained right wrist and appears likely to miss a sixth on Thursday. With Josh Giddey (ankle) also unlikely to play, the Bulls will rely more on Tre Jones (who has started with Ball sidelined) and Kevin Huerter on the perimeter alongside Coby White.

The tandem of White and Josh Giddey was outstanding on Monday, as they combined to score 58 points. Over the past month, Coby has provided fifth-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats. That production is two rounds better than what he’s done this season, and the Bulls may need a little more from White in the short term. Giddey injured his right ankle during the fourth quarter, and the Bulls have also been without Lonzo Ball and Ayo Dosunmu. With Dosunmu out for the season and Ball not having a timeline for return, look for White’s usage to increase if Giddey misses time.

Ball is set to miss his fifth-straight game with a wrist injury. Tre Jones will likely continue to start against Indiana in the 27-year-old point guard’s absence.