Due to their numerous injuries, the Bulls will be hoping that Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan can play for them against the Bucks.
The Chicago Bulls have struggled mightily in their first 19 games of the 2023–24 season, finishing 5–14 overall. Their situation is exacerbated by the fact that they are struggling with a number of injuries as their losses mount, and it appears that Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan’s status is uncertain once more ahead of a crucial game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
The only two players who are truly keeping the Bulls relevant this season are LaVine (21 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 3.4 APG, 44.3 FG%) and DeRozan (21.3 PPG, 4.6 APG, 3.2 RPG, 45 FG%). The Bulls have not been good this season. LaVine is out for their upcoming matchup with the Bucks due to ongoing discomfort in his right foot, and DeRozan is out due to a sprained left ankle.
If the Bulls are to defeat the Bucks, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan are essential.
LaVine has appeared in every game this season save one, despite his frequent appearances on the injury report. The Bulls will need him to be on the court as they attempt to escape the precipice they have found themselves in. DeRozan has also only missed one game this season, but since treating an ankle sprain is more challenging, it might be more difficult for him to play in this one.
When playing one of the best teams in the league, the Bulls may be without three important members of their rotation when you include in Alex Caruso, who is also questionable due to a left toe strain. Even with these three players, the Bulls’ chances of defeating the Bucks were slim, and if any of them is forced to miss this game, Chicago may be in for a blowout against Milwaukee.