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January 29, 2026
Sitting out Thursday
Giddey (hamstring) won't play in Thursday's game against the Heat, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Analysis
After playing 29 minutes in Wednesday's loss in Indiana, Giddey is getting Thursday night off for hamstring injury maintenance. The Bulls have another back-to-back set coming up this weekend with the Heat, so more load management is likely on the horizon for Giddey. Isaac Okoro and Kevin Huerter should help hold down the fort Thursday.
January 29, 2026
Iffy for Thursday
Giddey (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis
Thursday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so the Bulls are considering a maintenance day -- Giddey is listed as questionable due to injury management. If Chicago's franchise point guard is unable to play, the Bulls could lean more on Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter.
January 29, 2026
Subpar showing Wednesday
Giddey totaled 10 points (3-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 113-110 loss to the Pacers.
Analysis
Giddey made his first start since Dec. 29 but didn't have his best performance. Even though his role as the Bulls' primary playmaker isn't at risk, especially now that he's been cleared to return to the starting lineup, his recent performances haven't been what fantasy managers expect out of him. In four contests since returning from an 11-game absence due to a hamstring injury, Giddey is averaging just 13.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game while shooting 41.5 percent from the floor.
January 27, 2026
Logs 28 minutes in loss
Giddey posted 19 points (6-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven assists and six rebounds across 28 minutes off the bench in Monday's 129-118 loss to the Lakers.
Analysis
Giddey made his third appearance following an 11-game absence due to a left hamstring strain, and he saw a slight bump in minutes after playing 24 on Saturday and 26 on Thursday. The 23-year-old point guard dished out a team-high seven assists and also led Chicago's bench in rebounds. Additionally, he finished as the Bulls' third-leading scorer after posting four points on 1-of-6 shooting in Saturday's win over Boston. In three outings following the extended absence, Giddey has averaged 14.7 points, 7.3 assists and 6.7 rebounds in 26.0 minutes per contest.
January 25, 2026
Dishes 10 dimes in Saturday's win
Giddey finished with four points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and 10 assists in 24 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 win over the Celtics.
Analysis
Giddey came off the bench for a second consecutive game as he works on his conditioning following an 11-game absence due to a hamstring strain. He made just one field goal during Saturday's win but still made an impact offensively with a game-high 10 assists. The Bulls take on the Lakers on Monday, and Giddey could remain in a bench role for the foreseeable future in order to help manage his injury and playing time.
January 24, 2026
To play around 24 minutes
Head coach Billy Donovan said Giddey will be on a minutes restriction of around 24 minutes in Saturday's game against Boston, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Analysis
Giddey returned from an 11-game absence due to a hamstring injury Thursday and played 26 minutes off the bench. He'll be limited to mid-20s minutes once again Saturday night and will remain in a reserve role. Giddey logged 21 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals Thursday.
January 24, 2026
Upgraded to available
Giddey (hamstring) is available for Saturday's game against the Celtics.
Analysis
Giddey was listed as probable before this contest after notching 21 points, six rebounds, five assists and two steals off the bench in Thursday's win over the Timberwolves. That was his first appearance since Dec. 29. Giddey should handle his regular workload as one of the Bulls' go-to options on offense in this matchup.
January 23, 2026
Probable for Saturday
Giddey (hamstring) is probable for Saturday's game versus Boston.
Analysis
Giddey recorded 21 points (7-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Thursday's 120-115 win over the Timberwolves in his return to the lineup, and the probable tag suggests that his hamstring injury responded well. For now, fantasy managers can pencil him into active lineups.