Bulls forward Tobe Awaka was listed as cleared on the official injury report Friday at 1:33 PM ET, after he had been day-to-day with a left knee issue. That makes him available for Chicago's game at Milwaukee later Friday.
What happened
Tobe Awaka was listed as cleared on the official injury report at 1:33 PM ET on Friday, Oct. 23. His previous status was day-to-day. On Thursday, Oct. 22, the report had him day-to-day with a left knee issue. The report gave no new detail and no comment with Friday's change. This is not the first time his status has moved this month. He was first listed day-to-day with a knee issue on Oct. 13. He was cleared on Oct. 21, then went back to day-to-day the next day.
What it means for the Bulls
Chicago plays at Milwaukee on Friday at 4:00 PM ET. The Bulls are 0-1 after losing their opener and sit 14th in the conference. Awaka, a 22-year-old forward, played in that game. He had 2 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists in 14.2 minutes. The Bulls are 0-1 with him and have not played a game without him. Caleb Wilson leads the rotation at 32.5 minutes and 16.0 points. Matas Buzelis averages 17.0 points in 24.8 minutes. Jalen Smith has 15.0 points in 19.0 minutes, and Leonard Miller plays 26.0 minutes. Nic Claxton is out with a hamstring injury.
What to watch
Awaka has gone from cleared back to day-to-day once already this week, so the next injury report is worth watching. He was cleared on Oct. 21 and listed again on Oct. 22 with the left knee issue. Friday's game at Milwaukee is the first test. His minutes there have not been announced. Claxton remains out, and no return date has been announced for him.
Is Tobe Awaka playing at the Bucks on Friday?
He is listed as cleared on the official injury report for Friday's 4:00 PM ET game at Milwaukee. His role and minutes have not been announced.
When will Tobe Awaka be back?
He is already cleared. He had been day-to-day with a left knee issue, and the injury report listed him as cleared on Friday, Oct. 23.