Nick Richards

Smith had been listed as probable, so a downgrade this close to game time is never a great sign. The Bulls have another game on Friday, so it seems likely that Smith will sit this one out, which will give Nick Richards a much larger role.

Both players were downgraded to doubtful, which is never a good sign this close to tip-off. With Jalen Smith (calf) also downgraded to questionable, the Bulls could be really shorthanded in the front court. That would leave lots of minutes for Nick Richards and then the Bulls' full complement of guards.

Sexton and Williams were held out of Tuesday's win over the Warriors, resulting in more minutes for Rob Dillingham and Nick Richards. Chicago went with an eight-man rotation against Golden State, and they may have to do so again if Sexton and Williams can't play.

Sunday's game will be Smith's first since February 22. His return likely means that Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards will play less, but Smith's playing time will be restricted due to the time missed.

Smith has been out since February 22 with a strained calf, and this is the first time since then that he's been listed as questionable on the injury report. If Smith can play on Sunday, Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards would lose out on playing time, but they would remain in the rotation.