Unfortunately, the Bulls look set to be without two of their best players against the Nets, as both Josh Giddey and Lonzo Ball have been listed as doubtful. K.C. Johnston posted on X:

The Chicago Bulls entered the 2024-25 season in a weird transition period, as they didn't have a strong young core that looked promising for the future, but the

Coach Billy Donovan said Thursday the point guard will travel with the team and there is “some optimism” he will play during the trip. Giddey left in the fourth quarter of Chicago's win over Indiana on Monday after he landed awkwardly on his ankle — the same one he injured playing for Australia at the Olympics last summer.

In his write-up for ESPN following the Chicago Bulls trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Adrian Wojnarowski suggested that Josh Giddey had the potential to become an All-Star.

Josh Giddey is quickly becoming a fan favorite on the Chicago Bulls. He’s an exceptional downhill dribbler, adept at probing the paint, setting teammates up, and being a world-class Timothée Chalamet doppelganger is a positive trait in 2025.