Bulls vs. Raptors Injury Report: Chicago Navigates a Roster in Flux as Trade Deadline Looms
If you're trying to keep up with the Chicago Bulls' roster right now, you're going to need more than just an injury report-you’ll need a transaction tracker. With six trades already in the books and more potentially on the way, the Bulls are fielding a lineup that’s as much in transition as it is in competition.
Let’s break down where things stand ahead of tonight’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors.
Who's Out for the Bulls (and Why It Matters)
Injuries are one thing. Trades?
That’s a whole different layer. The Bulls are dealing with both.
Zach Collins remains out with a right toe sprain, and at this point, his status for the rest of the season is up in the air. That’s a big absence in the frontcourt, especially now that Nikola Vucevic has been dealt and is no longer with the team.
Josh Giddey, who’s been sidelined with a left hamstring strain, will miss his 17th straight game. That’s a tough blow for a player whose playmaking could’ve helped stabilize this newly shuffled roster. Tre Jones is also out with a hamstring injury, his eighth game missed in a row.
And then there’s the list of players who are technically healthy but unavailable due to trades. Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Dalen Terry, Julian Phillips, Kevin Huerter, and Nikola Vucevic are all listed as “not with team” following their respective deals. In other words, the Bulls are operating with a skeleton crew until the dust settles.
Who Might Suit Up for the First Time
This is where things get interesting.
Jaden Ivey, acquired on February 3, was at shootaround and has been listed as probable. That’s a good sign for Bulls fans eager to see the explosive guard make his debut. He’s expected to slot in immediately as a key backcourt piece, especially with Dosunmu and White now gone.
Anfernee Simons, who was brought in just hours after Ivey, also attended shootaround. His trade only became official this morning, so while he’s not listed on the injury report yet, early signs point to him being available-or at least close to it.
Collin Sexton and Ousmane Dieng, both acquired in the deal that sent Coby White packing, are listed as questionable. Their trade is finalized, but their availability tonight is still up in the air. Sexton brings a scoring punch, and Dieng adds size and versatility on the wing-two things the Bulls could use immediately.
Then there are the newcomers who won’t be suiting up just yet: Guerschon Yabusele, Leonard Miller, and Rob Dillingham. All three were acquired on February 5, and while they’re not listed on the injury report, they haven’t officially joined the roster yet.
Raptors’ Situation: Quiet but Not Without Intrigue
Toronto made a move of their own, sending Ochai Agbaji out in a cost-cutting trade that brought in veteran point guard Chris Paul. But don’t expect to see CP3 in a Raptors jersey anytime soon-he’s listed as “not with team,” and the expectation is that he won’t join the club.
The Raptors also have RJ Barrett listed with a knee sprain, under the designation of “injury management.” It’s a new issue, separate from the ankle injury that kept him out in January. With the trade deadline looming, this could be more than just a precautionary move-it might be a sign that Barrett’s name is circulating in trade talks.
Full Injury Report: Bulls vs. Raptors
Chicago Bulls
- Out: Zach Collins (Right 1st Toe Sprain) Ayo Dosunmu (Not with team) Noa Essengue (Left Shoulder Surgery) Josh Giddey (Left Hamstring Strain) Tre Jones (Left Hamstring Strain) Julian Phillips (Not with team) Dalen Terry (Not with team) Nikola Vucevic (Not with team)
- Questionable: Ousmane Dieng (Trade pending) Collin Sexton (Trade pending)
- Probable: Jaden Ivey (Trade pending)
Toronto Raptors
- Out: Chris Paul (Not with team)
- Day-to-Day: RJ Barrett (Right Knee Sprain - Injury Management)
What to Watch Tonight
This game is less about the matchup on the court and more about seeing how the Bulls begin to piece together a new identity. With so many moving parts, expect a bit of chaos-but also flashes of what this retooled roster could become. If Ivey and Simons are both active, we might get our first glimpse of a dynamic new backcourt pairing.
For Toronto, the focus shifts to Barrett’s status and whether his absence is strictly injury-related-or a prelude to another roster shake-up.
One thing’s for sure: with the trade deadline just around the corner, tonight’s game is as much about what’s happening off the floor as what’s happening on it.