Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Sun 1/5/14 1:40 AM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Mike Dunleavy got hot and hit 9-of-14 shots and two 3-pointers on his way to 20 points, three rebounds, zero assists, one steal and one block in 28 minutes on Saturday.
Dunleavy's been trending down since Luol Deng and Jimmy Butler got healthy, but has played pretty well in each of his last three games, averaging 14.7 points, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.7 3-pointers. He's no longer a must-start fantasy play with Deng and Butler healthy, but is probably worth hanging onto in most leagues.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Sat 12/28/13 11:58 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Mike Dunleavy hit 3-of-9 shots (zero 3-pointers) for six points, three boards, four assists and a steal in Saturday's ugly loss against the Mavs.
Dunleavy had scored in double figures in three straight games and Jimmy Butler was seen limping after the game, as his toe injury is still an issue. Dunleavy is no longer a must-start in fantasy with Butler back in action, and things could get worse once Luol Deng is back from his Achilles problem. Dunleavy is still worth holding in deeper leagues, but owners in 12-team leagues and smaller might be able to do better off the waiver wire.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Thu 12/19/13 10:59 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Mike Dunleavy was back in the starting lineup due to an injury to Luol Deng on Thursday, scoring 11 points with two boards, six assists and three 3-pointers in 36 minutes.
The Bulls also lost Jimmy Butler to an ankle injury, allowing Dunleavy to get serious minutes on the wing. He leads the team in triples per game and 3-point percentage, so the Bulls will need to use him in some capacity for spacing. Dunleavy is worth a look in standard leagues.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Thu 12/19/13 2:06 AM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Mike Dunleavy scored nine points in 20 minutes against the Rockets, while adding three boards, one assist, one steal and one 3-pointer on 4-of-8 shooting.
While it's hardly an eye-catching line, the solid shooting at least doesn't make it a total loss. We've likely seen the best of of Dunleavy this season, but his ability to post well-rounded lines should keep him in the mix as a low-end standard league play.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Tue 12/17/13 1:14 AM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Mike Dunleavy scored 14 points off the bench in Monday's loss to the Magic, hitting 5-of-9 shots (including two treys) with seven rebounds and a block in 27 minutes.
After a inauspicious start in a prominent role for the Bulls, Dunleavy has really settled in over the past two weeks with top-50 fantasy value, averaging 14.7 points with 1.7 threes, 5.4 boards, 2.4 assists and a combined 1.6 steals and blocks over his last seven contests.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Sat 12/14/13 11:17 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Mike Dunleavy played 23 minutes off the bench on Saturday with a line of 14 points, three boards, one assist, one block and one 3-pointer.
The Bulls are getting healthy and Dunleavy will likely come off the bench for the foreseeable future. He's one of the better offensive options on the team, so it's possible he can sustain some level of value with scoring in the low teens and some other stats along the way. His upside won't be too high, though.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Sat 12/14/13 12:49 AM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Mike Dunleavy started at small forward again on Friday and had 12 points, five rebounds, four assists, a steal and banked in the game-winning 3-pointer to beat the Bucks.
Dunleavy's ugly shot worked out well, but his run should be ready to come to an end. Jimmy Butler was back in the starting lineup tonight and Luol Deng could return from his injury on Saturday. It was a nice run, and while Dunleavy could still offer some value off the bench, owners should start making plans to find a better fantasy option soon.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Wed 12/11/13 10:59 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Mike Dunleavye scored a team-high 20 points against the Knicks on Wednesday to go with eight boards, three assists, three steals, one block and three 3-pointers in 45 minutes.
He shot 7-of-24 from the field including 11 attempts from downtown. Dunleavy is hardly an elite scorer, but he's the best the Bulls have right now and is coming off a 24-point game against the Bucks on Tuesday. He'll be worth starting in all leagues at least until Luol Deng (Achilles) comes. back.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Wed 12/11/13 12:06 AM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Mike Dunleavy scored a season-high 24 points against his former team on Tuesday with five boards, three assists, two blocks and two 3-pointers in 44 minutes.
The Bulls need offense in the worst way with four of their opening-night starters injured against the Bucks, so Dunleavy answered the call. He's turned in two consecutive productive games with a 16-point game on Saturday and he should have another opportunity to do something against the Knicks on Wednesday. His long-term value is a little tough to gauge with the eventual returns of Jimmy Butler and Luol Deng, though.
Mike Dunleavy SG/SF FA Tue 12/10/13 7:34 PM
Mike Dunleavy
SG/SF FA
Kirk Hinrich, Tony Snell, Mike Dunleavy, Carlos Boozer and Nazr Mohammed are starting against the Bucks on Tuesday.
The Bulls have to shift Taj Gibson to the bench to help offset their lack of depth. Gibson should still be in for a big night while Mike Dunleavy could have some success against this former team.