Josh Giddey

LaVine followed up his 25-point performance against the Pistons with another strong showing. His shooting efficiency is up from his injury-riddled 2023-24 and he's exceeded expectations following Chicago's addition of Josh Giddey.

The Bulls are without Patrick Williams, who will not play due to a sore foot that could keep him sidelined for multiple games. As a result, Craig will make his first start of the season, but Ayo Dosunmu is a superior streaming option in this spot. The other four starters are unchanged.

There's more evidence to suggest Giddey should seek to switch positions.

Giddey has struggled mightily in recent games, but things came together for him in this one. He came close to recording the first triple-double of his tenure with the Bulls, but he did finish with his first point-assist double-double and third total double-double in this one. Giddey is still an incredibly talented passer, which isn't going anywhere. His issues on defense and as a shooter hvae limited his minutes at times, but more performances like this may make him difficult to take off the floor. He's been disappointing this season, so hopefully he can build off this performance.

Injured in late October, Ball is approaching two weeks on the sideline. His continued absence means Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Ayo Dosunmu won't have to worry about losing minutes to another guard in the rotation. Ball should not be rostered in fantasy leagues.