The Chicago Bulls recovered from their players-only meeting after the first game of the 2023-24 season with a 104-103 victory over the Raptors Friday in overtime, providing their team and fans some confidence. The Bulls are on a back-to-back set with a road game against the Pistons, but shooting guard Zach LaVine is dealing with a back injury. Here’s the latest on his status.
Zach LaVine injury updates
Update: LaVine is in and will start for the Bulls in Saturday’s game.
Update: LaVine has been downgraded to questionable and is now considered a game-time call. If he doesn’t play, Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu will have bigger roles in this game.
Update: LaVine is considered probable to play, which is a good sign for the Bulls and the guard.
The Bulls aren’t required to release LaVine’s official status until 1 p.m. ET Saturday, but it sounds like he’s going to be listed as questionable. LaVine is coming off a horrendous performance Friday where he shot 3-14 from the floor and 0-6 from behind the arc. Given how important he is to Chicago’s current and long-term plans, this could be a spot where he gets the day off.
If LaVine doesn’t play, look for Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu to have bigger roles. White already has a prominent spot in the rotation, but Dosunmu will be the value fantasy/DFS play.