Bulls: Zach LaVine (right patella tendon tendonitis) is probable. Talen Horton-Tucker (left knee sprain) and Lonzo Ball (right quadriceps contusion injury management) are questionable. Jevon Carter (illness) is doubtful. Torrey Craig (right calf contusion and right ankle sprain) and Chris Duarte (personal reasons) are out.

Even against one of the worst defensive teams in the league, the Chicago Bulls couldn’t kickstart their offense in a 113-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

The Chicago Bulls face off against the Portland ... Deandre Ayton, Anfernee Simons, Deni Avdija, Donovan Clingan, Matisse Thybulle, and Robert Williams III. Deandre Ayton is probable with lower ...

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without their star guard, veteran Anfernee Simons, tonight against the Chicago Bulls.  The Blazers ruled out their star guard

Deni Avdija answered with a layup for Portland ... Ayo Dosunmu made a 3 for the Bulls that tied it at 75 but Chicago wasn't able to pull in front. Avdija finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, front left, steals the ball from Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025 ...

Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points as the Trail Blazers snapped a five-game losing streak. Deni Avdija had 20 points, 12 rebounds and three steals, Jerami Grant scored 18 points and Deandre Ayton contributed 15 points and 13 rebounds for Portland.

The Bulls are 10-9 on the road. Chicago is 9-16 against opponents with a winning record ... INJURIES: Trail Blazers: Deandre Ayton: day to day (back), Matisse Thybulle: out (ankle), Deni Avdija: day to day (ankle), Donovan Clingan: out (ankke).

Fantasy Impact: A trade to Milwaukee would be a mixed bag for LaVine’s fantasy outlook. While his usage rate would likely dip playing alongside two superstars, his efficiency could see a major boost. He’d get more open looks and less defensive attention, sustaining his fantasy value as an early-to-mid-round asset.

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.

For those unfamiliar with the All-Star starter selection process, fans make up 50% of the vote for two guards and three frontcourt players (forward or center) for the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. Current NBA players account for 25% and a media panel accounts for 25%. Players can vote for themselves, by the way.