Leonard Miller (groin) probable vs. Toronto

Miller is available after being listed as probable with a groin strain. Looking to take the leap in his fifth year in the NBA, he was the best player for the Bulls in the preseason. Miller could be a breakout player for Chicago if he’s able to carry that production into regular season.

Leonard Miller has been one of the breakouts of the pre-season. He’s always had this ability to put up numbers, and he’s taken advantage of that opportunity in the pre-season. While he won’t be a major factor in most 12 team leagues, he will when if there’s injuries. In dynasty, your patience with Miller might be paying off.

With Nic Claxton out with an injury, Miller has had more opportunities during the preseason. He hasn’t started, but that didn’t keep Miller from having one of the best nights of his NBA career, even if the game didn’t officially count. He shot 4-of-6 from three and made his first six shots before finally missing early in the third quarter. Jalen Smith (11 points, three rebounds, one steal and three three-pointers) started in Claxton’s place, but there should also be room for Miller. He shouldn’t be selected in most drafts, but Miller may have streaming value at various points in the season.

Three days after it was reported that the Bulls picked up Miller’s contract option for next season, they have now fully guaranteed it. A double-digit scorer in 17 of his final 18 games, the 2023 second-round pick averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 three-pointers per game after joining the Bulls as part of the trade that sent Ayo Dosunmu to Minnesota. While the contract does give Miller some security, his chances of affecting fantasy basketball aren’t great after the Bulls used one of their two first-round picks on Caleb Wilson in the draft.

Acquired from the Timberwolves as part of the Ayo Dosunmu trade at the February deadline, Miller averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 27 appearances for the Bulls. He had a promising end to the season, hitting double figures in scoring in 17 of his final 18 games. During that run, Miller averaged 14.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 three-pointers while shooting 54.6 percent from the field. With the Bulls selecting Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the first round of last week’s draft, Miller’s path to fantasy relevance to begin next season is not great.

Sunday’s season finale will be the third consecutive game that Okoro has missed with a quad contusion. Leonard Miller remained in the starting lineup for Friday’s loss to the Magic, and that should be the case on Sunday. For those in active fantasy leagues, Miller is worth rostering.

Buzelis is back, with his return pushing Patrick Williams to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Olbrich, who replaces the injured Guerschon Yabusele. With Yabusele and Nick Richards done for the season, Olbrich may also start Sunday’s game against the Mavericks.

With Matas Buzelis (illness) available, Miller may have to come off the bench on Friday. However, he should still play plenty, so those rostering him in active leagues should not be too concerned.

Buzelis is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Wizards. His return likely means that Leonard Miller will come off the bench. However, those rostering Miller in active leagues should not be too concerned about his playing time.

While Miller is a late addition to the Bulls’ injury report, he is still considered probable to play. If available, he may once again have a prominent role, as Matas Buzelis (illness) is questionable. Miller finished Thursday’s win over the Wizards with 26 points, 11 rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers. He is worth rostering in active fantasy leagues, even if Buzelis is available.