Drummond posted eight points (4-5 FG), three rebounds and two steals over 12 minutes during Wednesday's 114-105 loss to Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

Drummond tied his season high for points in Wednesday's loss. The veteran big man is currently operating as Chicago's backup center, but his 13.8 minutes per game aren't enough to garner serious fantasy consideration.

Drummond isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener versus Oklahoma City.

EDGE Analysis

Drummond missed preseason action due to personal reasons, but he will be available Wednesday. Drummond represents the only traditional center on Chicago's 15-man roster behind Nikola Vucevic.

Drummond has been ruled out for Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves due to personal reasons, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drummond appeared in the Bulls' first four preseason games but will be unavailable to close out the preseason. It's not yet clear whether his personal matter will impact his availability for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Thunder.

Drummond isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's preseason game against the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Drummond will be replaced by Nikola Vucevic in the starting lineup Tuesday. Drummond is expected to serve as Chicago's backup center this season.

Drummond tallied eight points (3-8 FG, 2-2 FT) and nine rebounds in 14 minutes during Sunday's 105-102 preseason loss to Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Drummond led all Bulls players in rebounds while ending Sunday's preseason loss to the Bucks one board and two points short of a double-double in just 14 minutes. Drummond, entering his second season in Chicago, played a key role off the bench for the Bulls a year ago while averaging 6.0 points and 6.6 rebounds over 12.7 minutes in 67 appearances.

Drummond has exercised his $3.6 million player option to return the Bulls for 2023-24, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drummond will return to Chicago for a second season in 2023-24. Despite being only 29 years old, it appears that the veteran center is on the downswing of his career. His 2022-23 averages of 6.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocks in 12.7 minutes were all career-low marks.

Drummond closed with six points (3-4 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 14 minutes during Friday's 121-91 victory over the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

After missing the Bulls' last game for personal reasons, Drummond played just under 14 minutes but still managed to put up double-digit rebounds while adding two steals and a block in his short time on the court. The 29-year-old center doesn't score a ton, but he gives fantasy managers great numbers whenever he gets enough opportunity, particularly in the rebounding and blocks categories. It's been difficult to predict when that occurs from game to game, but he has reached 12-plus minutes in each of his last five appearances.

Drummond (personal) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drummond wasn't with the team for Wednesday's loss to the Lakers due to personal reasons, but he was back with the team for Friday's morning shootaround and is cleared to suit up versus Charlotte. Before his absence, the veteran big man scored in double figures in three of his last four appearances, posting 9.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in 15.5 minutes during that span.

Drummond (personal) participated in Friday's shootaround, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Drummond was unavailable Wednesday against the Lakers due to personal reasons but is trending in the right direction ahead of Friday's tipoff. He's scored in double figures in three of his last four appearances, averaging 9.5 points and 9.0 rebounds in 15.5 minutes per game over that stretch.

Drummond (personal) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.

EDGE Analysis

Drummond could miss his second straight game Friday due to personal reasons. If he doesn't suit up against Charlotte, his next chance to do so will be Sunday's matchup with Memphis.