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April 2, 2026
Likely to play Friday
Yabusele (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis
The Bulls continue to monitor Yabusele's nagging left ankle sprain. The big man has averaged 12.4 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.8 steals in 25.9 minutes per tilt across his last five games.
April 1, 2026
Available against Indiana
Yabusele (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, per Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star.
Analysis
Yabusele will power through his lingering left ankle sprain to suit up for Wednesday's contest. With Nick Richards (elbow) officially ruled out, Yabusele is fully expected to draw the start at center and should take on a heavy workload for Chicago's depleted frontcourt.
March 31, 2026
Iffy for Wednesday
Yabusele is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to a sprained left ankle.
Analysis
Yabusele continues to be bothered by the injury and could go through pregame warmups Wednesday before Chicago updates his playing status. Nick Richards (elbow) is also questionable, so the depleted Bulls frontcourt could be down to Leonard Miller and Lachlan Olbrich as the last men standing at the center position.
March 30, 2026
Cleared to play
Yabusele (ankle) will play Monday against the Spurs.
Analysis
Yabusele will return to the court following a one-game absence due to a left ankle injury. Nick Richards (elbow) is sidelined Monday, so Yabusele will draw another start at center.
March 29, 2026
Questionable for Monday
Yabusele (ankle) is questionable for Monday's game in San Antonio.
Analysis
Yabusele is in danger of missing his second straight game, but we'll have a better idea on his status based on his activity level at shootaround. If he's not able to give it a go, Lachlan Olbrich could see heavy minutes as the last center standing in Chicago.
March 28, 2026
Won't play against Memphis
Yabusele (ankle) is out for Saturday's game in Memphis.
Analysis
Yabusele got the start in Friday's 131-113 loss to Oklahoma City. However, the big man will be held out of the second leg of this back-to-back set. With Jalen Smith (calf) and Nick Richards (elbow) also sidelined, the Bulls will be thin at the five, potentially resulting in Lachlan Olbrich making the first start of his career.
March 27, 2026
Starting versus Oklahoma City
Yabusele will start Friday's game against Oklahoma City.
Analysis
Nick Richards (elbow) isn't available, so Yabusele will start for the first time since March 10. In 12 starts during the campaign, the 30-year-old has averaged 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.5 blocks and 0.8 steals while shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc.
March 27, 2026
Available Friday
Yabusele (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Thunder.
Analysis
With Yabusele available and Nick Richards (elbow) out, the former appears primed to draw the start at center for the Bulls on Friday. Yabusele has averaged 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 25.9 minutes per contest across 12 games as a starter for Chicago.
