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  • Ruled out for Game 1
    Melton (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Knicks, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

    Advice: Melton was unable to participate in Friday's practice session and will miss the start of the 76ers' first-round series. However, coach Nick Nurse said Friday that the team isn't ready to rule Melton out for the entirety of the series, so he should be considered day-to-day for now. The 25-year-old has appeared in just five games since Jan. 12, so even if he's cleared to return at some point during the playoffs, it wouldn't be surprising to see him face a minutes restriction. Rotowire.com Today, 9:25 am
     
  • De’Anthony Melton (back) ruled out for Game 1
    De’Anthony Melton (back injury recovery) will remain sidelined for Game 1 against the Knicks on Saturday.

    Advice: Melton has played in a total of seven games in 2024, with two coming this month. However, he is back on the sidelines for this one after missing their Play-In matchup with the Heat. Cam Payne and Buddy Hield will continue to fill out the backup guard minutes. Rotoworld Today, 9:23 am
     
  • Alex Caruso (ankle) expects to play vs. Miami
    Alex Caruso (left ankle sprain) said that he expects to play against the Heat in their Play-In matchup on Friday.

    Advice: Caruso was limited to 17 minutes against the Hawks on Wednesday, and early reports indicated that his status against the Heat was “in doubt”. However, Chicago should have their best defender available as they try to win in Miami to move on to take on the Celtics. The Heat won’t have Jimmy Butler or Terry Rozier, so Caruso will be tasked with limiting Tyler Herro. Rotoworld Today, 9:14 am
     
  • Expects to play Friday
    Caruso (ankle), who is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Heat, said that he expects to play in the matchup, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.

    Advice: Caruso was initially believed to have a significant left ankle sprain, but he experienced reduced swelling Thursday. It appears increasingly likely that the 30-year-old will be available for Friday's win-or-go-home matchup, but the Bulls will likely continue to monitor him in the hours leading up to tipoff. Rotowire.com Today, 8:28 am
     
  • Likely to be game-time decision
    Caruso (ankle), who is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against the Heat, underwent further evaluation Thursday that revealed reduced swelling, creating increased optimism that he'll be available for the win-or-go-home matchup against Miami, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Advice: Wojnarowski reported Wednesday night that Caruso had sustained a "significant" left ankle sprain against Atlanta, which put his availability for Friday's matchup in doubt. However, the 30-year-old appears to be trending in the right direction and will likely be a game-time decision as the Bulls attempt to secure the No. 8 seed in the playoffs. If Caruso is unavailable against Miami, Javonte Green, Torrey Craig and Dalen Terry could see additional playing time. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:00 pm
     
  • Remains out for Friday
    Rozier (neck) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.

    Advice: Rozier, who will miss a sixth straight contest, has been diagnosed with a neck sprain rather than neck spasms, so it seems the injury is more severe than initially expected. The loss of Rozier has been tough for the Heat, and it's translated into a higher usage rate for Tyler Herro and more minutes for Delon Wright. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:52 pm
     
  • Terry Rozier (neck) to remain out vs. Chicago
    Terry Rozier (neck spasms) will not play against the Bulls in their Play-In matchup on Friday.

    Advice: Miami has already ruled Jimmy Butler out for multiple weeks, and Rozier won’t be Miami’s savior that gets them out of the Play-In Tournament. Tyler Herro will continue to start, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Delon Wright will take on extra minutes. Duncan Robinson, who was not part of the rotation for their game against the 76ers, may end up taking on a role in this game. Rotoworld Yesterday, 1:50 pm
     
  • Makes defensive impact
    Wright totaled six points (2-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 23 minutes during Wednesday's 105-104 Play-In Game loss to the 76ers.

    Advice: Wright has struggled to gain a consistent role in Miami's rotation since joining the team after the All-Star break, averaging 5.5 points, 2.6 assists, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 20.5 minutes. The key to staying on the court for the 31-year-old has been his defensive impact; Wright has averaged 1.5 steals in 12 appearances since March, chipping in four steals twice in that span. Despite losing Jimmy Butler's (knee) defensive abilities, Wright should not be expected to see much of an increase in playing time buried behind Tyler Herro, as well as Terry Rozier (neck) and Duncan Robinson (back), if they are available for Friday. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 12:47 pm
     
  • Questionable to play Friday
    Caruso (ankle) is questionable to play Friday against the Heat.

    Advice: The Bulls are facing a win-or-go-home scenario Friday against the Heat, and the potential loss of Caruso would be massive due to his ability on defense and contributions across the board. However, he's dealing with a "significant" ankle sprain, so his status against Miami is in doubt, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Javonte Green, Torrey Craig and Dalen Terry would be the main candidates to take on more minutes if Caruso ends up being ruled out. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 11:45 am