Jaylin Sellers is day-to-day with a back injury and will not play Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns. The Bulls expect him back by Oct. 9 as Chicago's rotation absorbs his minutes in the meantime.
What happened
Jaylin Sellers will not play Wednesday against the Suns because of a back injury. The Bulls listed him as day-to-day on the injury report issued Wednesday at 6:54 p.m. ET, with the issue logged as back and torso. His previous status is not announced. Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reported that Sellers won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns. The Bulls have not announced how or when the injury occurred.
What it means for the Bulls
Sellers sits out as Chicago hosts Phoenix on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET in a preseason game, with the Bulls at 0-0 since the 2026-27 regular season has not started. Season statistical lines for Sellers are not available yet. Without him, Chicago leans on its rotation: Josh Giddey has averaged 32.1 minutes and 17.0 points, Nikola Vucevic 30.8 minutes and 16.9 points, Matas Buzelis 29.2 minutes and 16.3 points, and Coby White 29.1 minutes and 18.6 points in games Sellers has missed. Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons, Tre Jones and Isaac Okoro have also logged extra minutes in his absence. There is no record with or without him since no regular-season games have been played.
What to watch
The Bulls list Sellers' expected return as Oct. 9. Chicago has not released an updated report beyond Wednesday's listing, and no further timeline has been announced. Tre Jones, Zach Collins and Nic Claxton are also day-to-day on the same report, with Jones dealing with a hip and torso issue, Collins a toe and leg issue, and Claxton a hamstring and leg issue. The preseason continues with more tune-up games before the 2026-27 regular season opens.
Is Jaylin Sellers playing vs Suns?
No. Sellers is day-to-day with a back injury and will not play Wednesday's preseason game against the Suns, per Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic.
When will Jaylin Sellers be back?
The Bulls list his expected return as Oct. 9. No further timeline has been announced.