Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Fri 1/9/15 7:29 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Dunleavy (ankle) will undergo an MRI on Saturday, Nike Friedell of ESPN Chicago reports.
Dunleavy will miss his fourth straight game Friday, and at this point it appears unlikely he's ready to play Saturday against Milwaukee. The veteran is not yet able to run on his jammed ankle and remains without a firm timetable.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Fri 1/9/15 11:07 AM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Dunleavy (ankle) will not play against the Wizards on Friday, Nick Friedell of ESPN reports.
Dunleavy will be missing his fourth-straight game Friday as he continues to be hampered by his jammed ankle. He should be considered day-to-day ahead of Saturday's contest against the Bucks while Nikola Mirotic benefits from added minutes in the meantime.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Wed 1/7/15 12:09 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Dunleavy (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago reports.
As anticipated, Dunleavy will remain sidelined for the third consecutive game. Expect Chicago to stick with Derrick Rose, Kirk Hinrich and Jimmy Butler in the starting lineup, with Nikola Mirotic and Taj Gibson coming off the bench. Dunleavy should be considered questionable to return Friday in D.C.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Tue 1/6/15 3:09 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Dunleavy (ankle) did not practice Tuesday and remains unlikely to play Wednesday, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Dunleavy appears destined to miss his third straight game, which will likely allow Kirk Hinrich to remain in the starting lineup. Assuming Dunleavy sits out, consider him questionable to play Friday in Washington, D.C.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Mon 1/5/15 6:27 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Dunleavy (ankle) won't suit up Monday against the Rockets, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Dunleavy didn't practice last Friday due to a jammed foot, forcing an absence from Saturday's game. In his second consecutive DNP, it's unclear who exactly will start at small forward in his place, but both Kirk Hinrich and Nikola Mirotic should experience a bump in their typical playing time.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Mon 1/5/15 12:05 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Dunleavy (ankle) has shed his walking boot, but is unlikely to play Monday, the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson reports.
He is officially listed as questionable, but the sense from the Bulls' beat writers is that Dunleavy will sit out Monday. Nikola Mirotic and Kirk Hinrich both figure to continue to see extra playing time with Dunleavy out, although one of those two players will return to a reserve role as Jimmy Butler (personal) will be back in the lineup Monday.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Sat 1/3/15 12:08 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Dunleavy (ankle) will not play Saturday, the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson reports.
Jimmy Butler (personal) is also out, which will open up some extra playing time for Kirk Hinrich, Aaron Brooks, Tony Snell and Nikola Mirotic. Coach Tom Thibodeau is always coy about how he plans to use his lineups, so it could be a game-time call on who starts at small forward, although Snell seems like a logical choice. Consider Dunleavy day-to-day with the ankle injury.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Fri 1/2/15 2:48 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Dunleavy didn't practice Friday due to a jammed ankle, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Dunleavy's absence from Friday's practice Friday brings his availability for Saturday's game against the Celtics into question. The fact that it's just a jammed ankle likely indicates it isn't a long-term injury, but Saturday's shootaround should provide more information about his status, and he should receive an update should he be unavailable.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Mon 12/29/14 9:44 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Dunleavy scored eight points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) to go along with 10 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 24 minutes Monday against the Pacers.
Dunleavy played limited minutes yet again Monday, but this time came through with a very useful all-around stat line. Don't expect this to happen consistently though as his role this season has been reduced because of the Bulls deep roster.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Fri 12/26/14 1:09 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Dunleavy scored six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3Pt) to go along with two rebounds, one assist and one block in 22 minutes Thursday against the Lakers.
Dunleavy has played 23 minutes or less in each of the last three games and has scored six points or less in each of the last five games. He will likely remain a member of the starting five, but the Bulls' excellent depth has left Dunleavy with fewer scoring opportunities this season.