Marko Simonovic C FA Sun 4/3/22 5:58 PM
Marko Simonovic
C FA
Simonovic was recalled to the NBA from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Across 28 G League appearances, the 22-year-old is averaging 17.0 points and 9.9 rebounds in 29.4 minutes per game. However, Simonovic has averaged just 3.9 minutes across nine NBA appearances this season, so he isn't expected to crack Chicago's rotation during his latest stint with the parent squad.
Marko Simonovic C FA Fri 4/1/22 11:47 AM
Marko Simonovic
C FA
Simonovic (undisclosed) played 30 minutes Tuesday for the G League's Windy City Bulls in the team's 116-105 loss to the Long Islands Nets, finishing with nine points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists.
EDGE Analysis
After sitting out Windy City's loss to the College Park Skyhawks on Sunday, Simonovic was back in action for the G League affiliate's subsequent contest Tuesday. Simonovic didn't produce especially well during his time on the court, but his big minute total implies that he's healthy again.
Marko Simonovic C FA Tue 3/29/22 2:07 PM
Marko Simonovic
C FA
Simonovic did not play in Windy City's loss to College Park on Sunday due to an undisclosed injury/illness.
EDGE Analysis
The nature of Simonovic's issue is unclear, but it was serious enough to cause him to miss Sunday's contest. The 22-year-old has been among Windy City's most productive players this season, averaging 17.5 points, 10.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists over 26 games. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against Long Island.
Marko Simonovic C FA Fri 3/25/22 6:41 PM
Marko Simonovic
C FA
Simonovic totaled 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one block over 31 minutes Wednesday in Windy City's 117-99 victory versus Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Simonovic didn't post his usual level of offensive production -- his point total Wednesday was his lowest since March 6 -- but the big man nonetheless finished with his fourth straight double-double. He is averaging 17.6 points, 10.1 boards, 2.6 assists and 0.8 three-pointers during the G League regular season.
Marko Simonovic C FA Sun 3/20/22 2:35 AM
Marko Simonovic
C FA
Simonovic finished Wednesday's 117-108 win over Greensboro with 29 points (12-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds and five assists across 33 minutes.
EDGE Analysis
Simonovic registered his highest point total of the G League regular season and grabbed 13 boards to notch his 11th double-double in 23 games. The 22-year-old has been a model of consistency for Windy City, scoring double-digit points in 16 straight contests. Simonovic is averaging 17.5 points, 10.0 boards and 2.6 assists overall in G League play.
Marko Simonovic C FA Wed 3/16/22 2:05 AM
Marko Simonovic
C FA
Simonovic totaled 20 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 33 minutes in Windy City's loss to Lakeland on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Simonovic led the G League Bulls in both scoring and rebounding in the loss to record his first double-double in March. The 22-year-old just missed accomplishing the feat in his previous contest, when he produced 23 points and nine boards. Simonovic is averaging 17.0 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists during the G League regular season.
Marko Simonovic C FA Mon 3/14/22 5:20 PM
Marko Simonovic
C FA
Simonovic tallied 23 points (9-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals across 29 minutes for Windy City in a loss to College Park on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Simonovic continued his run of strong play and nearly notched a double-double in the defeat. The big man posted his first game with 20-plus points since Feb. 27 and extended his streak of double-digit scoring performances to 14 contests. Simonovic is shooting 55.1 percent from the field and 81.0 percent from the charity stripe en route to 16.9 points per game for Windy City during the G League regular season.
Marko Simonovic C FA Sat 3/12/22 2:44 AM
Marko Simonovic
C FA
Simonovic tallied 14 points (7-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and a blocked shot across 31 minutes Thursday in Windy City's loss to Grand Rapids.
EDGE Analysis
Simonovic was unable to knock down any of his three attempts from beyond the arc, but he still managed an efficient overall shooting performance and finished third on the team with 14 points. The 22-year-old complemented his scoring with seven boards and four dimes, each of which ranked second on the team. Simonovic has been a steady presence for the G League squad this season, averaging 16.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists while shooting 55.3 percent from the field over 20 regular-season contests.
Marko Simonovic C FA Wed 3/2/22 3:05 AM
Marko Simonovic
C FA
Simonovic put up 22 points (9-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists over 32 minutes Sunday in Windy City's 110-99 victory against Maine.
EDGE Analysis
Simonovic had a standout weekend back-to-back set against Maine, totaling 45 points, 27 boards and 10 assists over the pair of wins. The 22-year-old has double-doubled in four of his past five contests and is averaging 17.4 points, 10.8 points and 2.5 assists in 16 games during the G League regular season.
Marko Simonovic C FA Tue 2/22/22 6:00 PM
Marko Simonovic
C FA
Simonovic was assigned to the G League's Windy City Bulls on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Simonovic has made 18 appearances for the Windy City Bulls and is averaging 16.2 points, 9.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 28.7 minutes per game at the G League level. With the addition of Tristan Thompson, it's unlikely the 2020 second-round pick will be needed at the NBA level anytime soon.