Tobe Awaka is listed day-to-day with a left ankle issue and is probable for Monday's game at Philadelphia. The Bulls, 1-5 and losers of four straight, could have the forward back for the 7:30 PM ET tip.
What happened
Awaka appeared on the injury report Sunday at 4:29 PM ET as day-to-day with a left ankle and leg issue. He had been cleared from the report on Friday, Oct. 30. The ankle is a repeat entry for him. He was listed day-to-day on Oct. 27, out on Oct. 28, and back to day-to-day on Oct. 29 before the Friday clearance. Earlier, on Oct. 22, he carried a left knee and leg designation. The report's comment reads: "Awaka (ankle) is probable for Monday's game against Philadelphia." The report lists Monday, Nov. 2 as his expected return date.
What it means for the Bulls
Chicago plays at the 76ers on Monday at 7:30 PM ET. The Bulls are 1-5, 13th in the standings, and have lost four in a row. Awaka, 22, is averaging 2.7 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 12.8 minutes over three games. Chicago is 0-3 with him and 1-2 without him. Without him, the minutes have gone to the existing rotation. Caleb Wilson leads at 34.1 minutes, followed by Norman Powell at 29.8 and Josh Giddey at 26.3. Matas Buzelis plays 25.4, Jalen Smith 24.2 and Leonard Miller 18.7. Tre Jones and Isaac Okoro each play about 18 minutes.
What to watch
Awaka is probable, so the next update is the status for Monday's game at Philadelphia. The report lists Nov. 2 as his expected return, which would be that game. The Bulls have other injuries to track. Dailyn Swain is day-to-day with a back issue, and Nic Claxton is out with a hamstring issue. No return date is announced for either player. Chicago will look to end the four-game skid in Philadelphia.
Is Tobe Awaka playing at the 76ers on Monday?
He is probable. The injury report lists him as day-to-day with a left ankle and leg issue and says he is probable for Monday's game against Philadelphia. Tip is at 7:30 PM ET.
When will Tobe Awaka be back?
The injury report lists Nov. 2, Monday's game at Philadelphia, as his expected return. He is not ruled out, and no longer timeline is announced.