Leonard

Miller

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.

Buzelis sat out Thursday, but he’s got a chance to take the floor for the second leg of the Bulls’ back-to-back set. If he’s ultimately ruled out, Leonard Miller should draw another start.

With most fantasy leagues already wrapped up, Miller’s performance against the Wizards won’t have much of an impact in that regard. However, his solid play since being traded to Chicago may help solidify his future, whether it’s in the Windy City or elsewhere. Miller has a team option for the 2026-27 season, and he would be a low-cost option to help fill out the roster if the Bulls decide to pick it up.

Buzelis will miss a third straight contest, which should mean another start for Leonard Miller. Miller has played well as a member of the first unit, and fantasy managers should continue streaming him as needed.