
No surprise here as Ball was listed as doubtful Wednesday with an illness. The 27-year-old point guard is set to miss his third game in a row due to illness. Matas Buzelis is set for another start in Ball's place. Buzelis is worth picking up off the waiver wire as his playing time should only increase over the course of the rest of the season.
Ball has missed Chicago's last two games with an illness and appears likely to sit out a third. Matas Buzelis should remain in the starting lineup, and the rookie stands to have added value during the "silly season." Now would be a good time to add Buzelis if he's sitting on the waiver wire.
Ball will miss a third straight game as he continues to deal with the flu. He had been starting prior to this absence, and rookie Matas Buzelis should continue to fill the void. Buzelis has averaged 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals and two blocks as a starter during Chicago's last two games.
Matas Buzelis leads a list of young players that should get a chance to shine after the trade deadline.
Buzelis is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.