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Giddey

Despite the outcome, this was Giddey’s best performance of the season. Scoring in double figures for the sixth straight game, he recorded season highs in points and assists against the 76ers. Given how poorly Giddey has shot the ball, his making over half his attempts on Sunday was a welcome step in the right direction. The Bulls play three games next week, starting with the Spurs on Wednesday.

After a rough first three games to begin the season, Giddey has shot 50 percent or better from the field in three of his last five outings. The final line against the Knicks wasn’t great, but at least category-league managers didn’t take a hit in the field-goal percentage category.

Giddey’s scoring struggles continued in this game, but when he has played at least 25 minutes in a game this season, he has dished out at least 10 assists. That trend continued in this game, which ended up being one of his better performances this season. Giddey certainly hasn’t played to his ADP to this point of the year, but outings like this one will certainly help redeem his value.

In his usual role backing up Josh Giddey (13/4/5 with two three-pointers), Jones played 20 minutes on Friday. That didn’t prevent him from providing solid category-league value, especially in steals. The four pilfers were one shy of his career-high, and the Bulls guard also managed to block a shot. Regardless of what Giddey does on any given night, Jones is worth rostering in deep leagues.

After shooting a combined 7-of-26 from the field in Chicago’s first three games, Giddey was more accurate on Monday. Unfortunately for him and the Bulls, that didn’t keep them from getting blown out in Boston. Overall, Giddey’s final stat line wasn’t great, but those rostering him can’t ignore that he shot better than in Week 1.

After shooting a combined 4-of-19 from the field in Chicago’s first two games, Giddey was considerably better on Saturday. Although he finished with just nine points, fantasy managers will be pleased with his rebounds and assists. Over three games, Giddey has shot 26.9 percent from the field and 50.0 percent from the foul line, numbers that must improve if he’s to justify his second-round ADP from the preseason.

Giddey is good to go after being listed as probable on the Bulls’ initial injury report. He’ll take on his usual role as starting point guard, so managers rostering Giddey need to ensure he’s in their lineups before the 4 PM Eastern start time.

Giddey, who struggled mightily in Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors, is dealing with a sprained left wrist. However, the probable tag suggests he’ll fill his usual starting point guard role. If Giddey can’t play, Tre Jones is the most likely replacement.

None of the Bulls played particularly well in Wednesday’s 135-92 defeat, so this result can’t be pinned on Giddey alone. The concern for fantasy managers is that his cold shooting in the preseason carried over into Wednesday’s season opener. The hope is that Giddey will bounce back on Friday when the Bulls visit the Bucks, who are also rebuilding.

While he didn’t offer much in the points category, Giddey led the Bulls with seven assists while committing just two turnovers. Even with questions about his shot, Giddey is worth considering as early as the third round in 12-team leagues. While his percentages dipped slightly last season, the Bulls point guard averaged career highs in points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.