On Thursday night, the Chicago Bulls will visit the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.
The Bulls are coming off a 116-108 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the United Center.
Josh Giddey finished the loss with 14 points, nine rebounds, nine assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 5/12 from the field and 3/7 from three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.
Chicago Bulls Make Josh Giddey Announcement
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 29: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles up the court against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at the United Center on December 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
For the game, the Bulls could be without one of their best players, as Giddey is on the injury report.
K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network wrote: “Bulls list Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey questionable vs. Suns with right ankle sprains.
Patrick Williams and Jalen Smith are doubtful.”
Josh Giddey’s Strong Season In Chicago
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – JANUARY 24: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls celebrates during the first half against the Boston Celtics at the United Center on January 24, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
Giddey is in his second season playing for the Bulls after starting out his career with OKC.
He is currently averaging 17.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 45.7% from the field and 37.4% from three-point range in 41 games.
The NBA wrote (on March 1): “Josh Giddey 🤝 Scottie Pippen In today’s win, Josh Giddey (20p, 14r, 10a) recorded his 15th career triple-double in the regular season with the Bulls, tying Scottie Pippen for the second-most in franchise history. Only Michael Jordan (28) has more”
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls speaks to the media during Chicago Bulls Media Day at Advocate Center on September 30, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
While Giddey continues to play well, the Bulls have had a bad season
They come into play as the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 25-37 record in 62 games.
On the road, the Bulls have gone 9-19 in the 28 games they have played away from Chicago.
Following the Suns, they will play their next game on Sunday when they visit Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings.
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 29: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls drives to the basket against Jaden McDaniels #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first half at the United Center on December 29, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
A Look At Phoenix
GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – JANUARY 04: Devin Booker #1 and head coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 108-105. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
The Suns are the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 35-26 record in 61 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak.
Following the Bulls, the Suns will play their next game on Friday night when they remain at home to host the New Orleans Pelicans.
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