Dosunmu had 15 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 144-126 loss to the Cavaliers.
Dosunmu started for the Bulls in the second half of Friday's game due to Josh Giddey facing foul trouble. Dosunmu took advantage of the opportunity and managed to reach double-digit scoring for a fifth straight game, and he has reached that mark in nine of his last 10 games. Over that 10-game span, Dosunmu has averaged 13.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists over 28.9 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Efficient in victory
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Dosunmu posted 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 124-123 win over New York.
Dosunmu's efficient shooting helped him record his fourth straight game with double-digit points during Wednesday's win. Across his 12 appearances this season, the 24-year-old guard is averaging 11.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 28.3 minutes. However, Dosunmu has converted just 24.5 percent of his 4.4 three-point attempts per contest.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Retreats to bench Saturday
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Dosunmu is not in the Bulls' starting lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Dosunmu has started in each of the Bulls' last three games, which has coincided with Zach LaVine's absence due to a thigh injury. With LaVine returning for Saturday's game, Dosunmu will return to the bench. Across his three starts, Dosunmu averaged 14.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 31.0 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Struggles with efficiency
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Dosunmu accumulated six points (2-13 FG, 2-10 3Pt), five rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 119-99 loss to the Mavericks.
Dosunmu made his second straight start Wednesday with Zach LaVine (thigh) sidelined. After pouring in 25 points in his previous outing, the 24-year-old guard struggled mightily with his outside shot against Dallas. Dosunmu is shooting just 38.5 percent from the field and 17.5 percent from three across eight appearances this season.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Impresses in spot start
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Dosunmu provided 25 points (9-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one block in 35 minutes during Monday's 135-126 loss to the Jazz.
Dosunmu slid into the starting five Monday due to the absence of Zach LaVine (hip), and he certainly didn't disappoint. His night was highlighted by a season-best 25 points while draining 69.2 percent of his tries from the field, finishing second on the team in scoring behind Coby White's 28-point performance. It would seem to be an easy decision for Chicago to give Dosunmu another opportunity to start Wednesday in Dallas if LaVine is unable to go.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Starting Monday vs. Utah
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Dosunmu is in the Bulls' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Jazz.
Dosunmu will make his first start of the 2024-25 regular season Monday due to Zach LaVine (hip) being sidelined. Over his last three games, Dosunmu has averaged 10.7 points on 48.1 percent shooting, 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 27.7 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Leads bench with 10 points
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Dosunmu racked up 10 points (3-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes during Friday's 120-112 loss to the Nets.
Dosunmu has scored in double digits in each of has last three outings and has logged seven or more rebounds in two of them. The 2021 second-round pick is expected to take on a slightly larger role due to Lonzo Ball being sidelined with a sprained right wrist. Over his last three regular-season games, Dosunmu has averaged 10.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 27.7 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Not starting Wednesday
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Dosunmu is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's contest versus New Orleans.
Dosunmu will likely feature heavily on the second unit,. However, Chicago's deep cast of ballhandlers is at full strength to start the campaign. Josh Giddey, Coby White and Zach LaVine are all in the starting lineup Wednesday.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Suiting up Friday
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Dosunmu (rest/shoulder) will play and is expected to start in Friday's preseason finale against the Cavaliers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
With Josh Giddey (ankle/rest) out, Dosunmu is expected to enter the Bulls' starting five. The 24-year-old sat out Wednesday's preseason game versus the Timberwolves, but he seems to be 100 percent ahead of the start of the regular season.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Starting vs. Cleveland
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Dosunmu is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Cavaliers.
As expected, Dosunmu starts at point guard instead of Josh Giddey (ankle/rest). Once the regular season begins, Dosunmu figures to be one of the first reserves off the bench for the Bulls.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: No-go for Wednesday
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Dosunmu (rest/shoulder) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Dosunmu suffered a stinger to his left shoulder Saturday, and while he's fully recovered, the Bulls will give him a second consecutive game off. Dosunmu will have one more chance to play in the preseason before the team's regular season starts Oct. 23.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Won't suit up Monday
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Coach Billy Donovan said Dosunmu (rest/shoulder) will not play in Monday's preseason game versus the Bucks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Dosunmu left Saturday's contest versus the Grizzlies early after sustaining a stinger to his left shoulder. However, the shoulder injury is no longer expected to be an issue, and the 24-year-old is likely only missing Monday's game due to rest purposes. Dosunmu's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Won't return Saturday
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Dosunmu won't return to Saturday's preseason game against the Grizzlies due to a left shoulder injury, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
This is not what the Bulls were hoping for when starting Dosunmu over Coby White (groin), and it's unclear if Dosunmu will be forced to miss time in the remainder of the preseason. Dosunmu is expected to be one of the Bulls' primary options off the bench once the regular season starts, so his absence would hurt the team's depth if he's forced to miss time once the campaign begins.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Gets starting nod Saturday
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Dosunmu will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Dosunmu will replace Coby White (groin) in the starting five Saturday. While Dosunmu is unlikely to serve as a regular starter during the season, he is expected to play a prominent role off the bench. The 24-year-old is coming off a career-best year, during which he averaged 12.2 points, 3.2 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 29.1 minutes per game in 76 regular-season outings (37 starts).
Dosunmu (quad) is available for Friday's Play-In Game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Despite missing the final four games of the regular season, Dosunmu played 41 minutes in Wednesday's Play-In victory over Atlanta, putting up 19 points, three assists, two blocks and a rebound. After playing over 40 minutes Wednesday, the Bulls are not expected to limit the 24-year-old's minutes, especially in a win-or-go-home scenario.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable for Friday
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Dosunmu (quadriceps) is questionable for Friday's Play-In Game against Miami.
Dosunmu sat out the final four games of the regular season due to a right quadriceps contusion but returned to action to begin the Play-In Tournament in Wednesday's 131-116 win over Atlanta. He tallied 19 points, three assists, two blocks and one rebound in 41 minutes in his return to action, and he should see plenty of playing time if he's cleared to play once again, especially if Alex Caruso (ankle) is unavailable.
