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February 23, 2026
Double-double in Sunday's loss
Yabusele finished with 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 13 rebounds and one assist in 30 minutes during Sunday's 105-99 loss to New York.
Analysis
The double-double was his second of the season, with the other coming Feb. 5. Yabusele has seen a significant role in the frontcourt since being acquired from the Knicks as he helps fill the void left by the Nikola Vucevic trade. Over seven games (five starts) since the deadline, Yabusele is averaging 10.6 points, 6.3 boards, 2.3 assists and 2.3 threes in 25.3 minutes. Jalen Smith also continues to deal with a calf issue, opening up even more playing time for Yabusele.
February 22, 2026
Starting Saturday
Yabusele will start Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis
The big man will get the starting nod in place of Anfernee Simons on Saturday. As a starter for the Bulls (three outings), Yabusele has averaged 9.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 24.3 minutes per tilt.
February 21, 2026
Will play Saturday
Yabusele (calf) is available for Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis
As expected, Yabusele will suit up after initially being listed as probable due to a left calf contusion. Over five outings (three starts) with Chicago, the big man has averaged 10.2 points and 4.4 rebounds in 24.6 minutes per contest.
February 20, 2026
Nursing minor calf injury
Yabusele is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Pistons due to a left calf contusion.
Analysis
Yabusele may have tweaked his calf during the Bulls' 110-101 loss to the Raptors on Thursday, when he logged eight points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 17 minutes, though the veteran big man is on track to play in Saturday's contest. Since being acquired by the Bulls from the Knicks in early February, Yabusele is averaging 10.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.2 threes and 0.8 steals over 24.8 minutes per game.
February 20, 2026
Won't start vs. Toronto
Yabusele won't start against the Raptors on Thursday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis
With Jalen Smith (calf) back in the lineup following a three-game absence, Yabusele will slide to the second unit. Over four outings (three starts) with the Bulls, the 30-year-old big man has averaged 10.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 26.5 minutes per contest.