
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.
Ball (illness) is not expected to play Tuesday against the Pistons, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Bulls coach Billy Donovan said before Saturday's game that he hoped to get all three new additions on the court. Jones and Kevin Huerter did play rotation minutes, but Zach Collins (DNP-CD) did not. In Jones' case, Lonzo Ball being out ensured he would have an opportunity to play. Between Ball's absence and the final stat line, there isn't much to gain from rostering Jones in fantasy leagues. The same can be said for Collins unless the Bulls decide to shut down Nikola Vucevic at some point.
No surprise here as Ball was listed as questionable with an illness. With the 27-year-old point guard out, Ayo Dosunmu will have more playmaking opportunities and the newly acquired Kevin Huerter could see more minutes.
Chicago's $20 million man is in danger of sitting out Saturday. If he's sidelined, Ayo Dosunmu and the newly acquired Kevin Huerter could see additional minutes.