Bulls forward Leonard Miller appeared on Tuesday's injury report as Day-To-Day with a right groin injury, listed as probable for Wednesday against the Raptors. The expected return is Oct. 21, so Chicago is planning for him to be available for the opener.
What happened
The Bulls listed Leonard Miller as Day-To-Day on the injury report issued Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 3:13 PM ET. The injury is to his right groin. The report describes it as a right adductor strain and says Miller is probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors. He had no previous status on the report, so this is the first time the 22-year-old forward has shown up on it this season. The expected return is Oct. 21, which is the date of the game. No further detail on when the injury occurred was given.
What it means for the Bulls
Chicago opens the 2026-27 season at Toronto on Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 PM ET. The Bulls are 0-0 and have not played a regular-season game yet, so there is no record with or without Miller to go on. Last season he played 46 games at 15.6 minutes a night, averaging 7.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 0.9 assists. If he sits, the rotation leans on Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic, Matas Buzelis, Coby White, Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons, Tre Jones and Isaac Okoro for the minutes. Okoro is also Day-To-Day with a knee issue, and Nic Claxton is out with a hamstring injury, so the frontcourt depth is already thin.
What to watch
The next injury report will confirm whether Miller stays probable or moves in either direction before tip-off at Toronto. The expected return is listed as Oct. 21, so barring a change he should be in uniform for the opener. Also worth watching is the rest of a crowded Bulls report: Dailyn Swain and Jordan Hawkins are Day-To-Day with illnesses, Tobe Awaka has a knee issue, and Zach Collins is dealing with a right toe injury.
Is Leonard Miller playing at the Raptors on Wednesday?
He is probable. The injury report lists him as Day-To-Day with a right adductor strain and says he is probable for Wednesday's game in Toronto. A final decision has not been announced.
When will Leonard Miller be back?
The expected return is Oct. 21, the date of the opener against the Raptors. He is listed as probable for that game.