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Head coach Billy Donovan said Giddey will be on a minutes restriction of around 24 minutes in Saturday's game against Boston, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Giddey returned from an 11-game absence due to a hamstring injury Thursday and played 26 minutes off the bench. He'll be limited to mid-20s minutes once again Saturday night and will remain in a reserve role. Giddey logged 21 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals Thursday.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Upgraded to available
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Giddey (hamstring) is available for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Giddey was listed as probable before this contest after notching 21 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals off the bench in Thursday's win over the Timberwolves -- that was his first appearance since Dec. 29. Giddey should handle his regular workload as one of the Bulls' go-to options on offense in this matchup.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Probable for Saturday
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Giddey (hamstring) is probable for Saturday's game versus Boston.
Giddey recorded 21 points (7-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Thursday's 120-115 win over the Timberwolves in his return to the lineup, and the probable tag suggests that his hamstring injury responded well. For now, fantasy managers can pencil him into active lineups.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Produces 21 points in return
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Giddey (hamstring) recorded 21 points (7-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Thursday's 120-115 win over the Timberwolves.
Giddey came off the bench in his first action since Dec. 29 after putting a left hamstring strain behind him. He didn't need much time to shake off the rust, as he shot the basketball efficiently from the field and also managed to contribute on the opposite end of the court. Considering he hadn't played in nearly a month, the 23-year-old logged a sizable workload Thursday, though it's unclear if he'll be ready to return to the starting five for the Bulls' next game Saturday versus the Celtics.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Officially cleared to play
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Giddey (hamstring) is available for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Giddey has officially been given the green light to return after missing 11 straight games with a hamstring injury. Johnson notes that Giddey will be on a minutes restriction Thursday and is expected to log around 24 minutes in his first game back. He'll be deployed off the bench as the Bulls elect to maintain the starting lineup of Coby White and Isaac Okoro in the backcourt until Giddey can handle a larger workload.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Upgraded to probable
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Giddey (hamstring) has been upgraded to probable for Thursday's game versus Minnesota.
Giddey, who has been sidelined since Dec. 29, is trending towards a return Thursday after previously being labeled as questionable. It's possible he may face restrictions in his first game back, however. With this news, players such as Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and Ayo Dosunmu could see their usage and minutes take a hit.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Questionable for Thursday
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Giddey (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves.
Giddey has been sidelined since Dec. 29, but based on coach Billy Donovan's recent comments, a return against Minnesota is certainly on the table. Once he does get the green light, players such as Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and Ayo Dosunmu could lose some touches and minutes.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Out Tuesday
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Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
While Giddey will miss Tuesday's matchup, head coach Billy Donovan said that he has been making solid progress and there's a chance he could return for Thursday's game in Minnesota. Once Giddey can get back out there, Tre Jones and Ayo Dosunmu's minutes will likely take a hit.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Listed as questionable
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Giddey (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Giddey, who has been sidelined since Dec. 29, just recently completed a rehab assignment in the G League. Depending on how he responds to the morning shootaround, he could get the green light to return. Once that happens, players such as Kevin Huerter, Ayo Dosunmu and Tre Jones could be less involved for Chicago.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Assigned and recalled from G League
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Chicago assigned Giddey (hamstring) to the G League's Windy City Bulls on Sunday before recalling him later in the day.
This move is likely part of Giddey's rehab as he recovers from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him since Dec. 29. With Giddey ramping up his practice activity, he may return to action Tuesday against the Clippers, but he should still be considered highly questionable until more updates are released regarding his status. The Bulls are required to submit an injury update Monday afternoon.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Not playing Sunday
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Giddey (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Giddey was initially listed as doubtful for Sunday's contest, and he will end up missing his 10th straight game while managing a left hamstring strain. Giddey has been ramping up his practice activity with the G League Windy City Bulls, and he could return against the Clippers on Tuesday.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Nearing return
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Giddey (hamstring) is listed as doutbtful for Sunday's game against the Nets but is nearing a return and will join the Bulls this week, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Giddey was assigned to the G League Windy City Bulls on Sunday to get some additional practice under his belt. Assuming he doesn't play Sunday, his next chance to play would be Tuesday at home against the Clippers. Giddey' hasn't played since Dec. 29 due to a left hamstring strain, and his return would likely result in Tre Jones reverting to a bench role.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Doubtful for Sunday
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Giddey (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Nets.
Giddey is in the process of ramping back up after missing the last few weeks with a left hamstring injury, and the fact that he's been upgraded to doubtful likely means a return is on the horizon. Expect further clarification from the team on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Starting to ramp up
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Head coach Billy Donovan said Wednesday that Giddey is beginning to ramp up, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Giddey's ramp-up period is slated to last about one week, and if all goes well, he could return shortly after, according to Donovan. Giddey has been sidelined since Dec. 29 due to a strained left hamstring, but it looks like he'll be back in action before the calendar flips to February.
Bulls' Josh Giddey: To be re-evaluated in two weeks
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Giddey (hamstring) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Shams Charania of ESPN reported Tuesday that Giddey is expected to miss "at least a few weeks" due to a left hamstring strain he sustained in Monday's loss to the Timberwolves. While the Bulls are set to re-evaluate him in two weeks, the 23-year-old point guard will likely require additional time to ramp up in practice. With Giddey sidelined, Tre Jones and Ayo Dosunmu are candidates for increased playing time, while Jevon Carter will likely enter the Chicago rotation.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Out at least three weeks
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Giddey is slated to miss "at least a few weeks" due to a left hamstring strain he sustained during Monday's loss to the Timberwolves, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Giddey has been the centerpiece of the Bulls' offense this season, with the fifth-year pro averaging career highs in points (19.2), rebounds (8.9), assists (9.0) and three-point percentage (38.6 percent) through 30 regular-season games. The 23-year-old point guard doesn't have a clear timeline for his return, but he likely won't be available to return until at least late January. The Bulls will turn to Tre Jones, Ayo Dosunmu, Jevon Carter and Kevin Huerter to take on more sizable roles in the rotation for as long as Giddey and Coby White (calf) are sidelined.
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Bulls' Josh Giddey: Out vs. New Orleans
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Giddey (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Giddey exited Monday's loss to the Timberwolves with a left hamstring injury, and that same injury will keep him out Wednesday. The Bulls will also be without Coby White (calf), so Ayo Dosunmu and Tre Jones figure to operate as the starting backcourt against New Orleans, while Kevin Huerter and Jevon Carter should see more minutes off the bench as well.
