Chicago Bulls vs Houston Rockets Injury Report

Bulls Injury Report

The Chicago Bulls have ruled out Lonzo Ball (knee) for Tuesday's game against the Houston Rockets. Zach LaVine (knee) is questionable, while DeMar DeRozan (quad) is probable. Alex Caruso (ankle) and Javonte Green (knee) are both listed as day-to-day.

Ball's Injury

Ball has been out since January 14 with a bone bruise in his left knee. He has been participating in non-contact drills, but he is not yet ready to return to full practice. The Bulls are hoping that Ball can return to the lineup sometime next week.

Without Ball, the Bulls have been starting Ayo Dosunmu at point guard. Dosunmu has played well in Ball's absence, averaging 10.0 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game.

LaVine's Injury

LaVine missed Sunday's game against the Golden State Warriors with a sore left knee. He is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game, but he is expected to play.

LaVine is the Bulls' leading scorer, averaging 24.5 points per game. He is also averaging 4.9 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.

DeRozan's Injury

DeRozan is dealing with a quad contusion that he suffered in Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. He is listed as probable for Tuesday's game, but he may be limited.

DeRozan is the Bulls' second-leading scorer, averaging 22.7 points per game. He is also averaging 5.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game.

Rockets Injury Report

The Houston Rockets have ruled out Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) and Jae'Sean Tate (ankle) for Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Jalen Green (groin) is questionable, while Alperen Sengun (ankle) is probable.

Porter's Injury

Porter has been out since December 27 with a left foot sprain. He has been participating in non-contact drills, but he is not yet ready to return to full practice. The Rockets are hoping that Porter can return to the lineup sometime next week.

Without Porter, the Rockets have been starting TyTy Washington Jr. at point guard. Washington has played well in Porter's absence, averaging 10.0 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game.

Green's Injury

Green suffered a groin injury in Sunday's game against the Utah Jazz. He is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game, but he is expected to play.

Green is the Rockets' leading scorer, averaging 21.8 points per game. He is also averaging 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

Sengun's Injury

Sengun missed Sunday's game against the Jazz with a sprained right ankle. He is listed as probable for Tuesday's game, but he may be limited.

Sengun is the Rockets' second-leading scorer, averaging 16.7 points per game. He is also averaging 9.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game.