Chicago Bulls vs Philadelphia 76ers: preview and player stats (Mar 17, 2027)

Injury/Illness - Low Back Spasms (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Powell (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks. Powell is trying to avoid a third consecutive absence due to a shoulder injury. With rookie standout Caleb Wilson (hand) going on the shelf for multiple weeks, Tre Jones and Isaac Okoro both have a chance to step up for the Bulls.

Injury/Illness - Right Metacarpal Fracture (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Wilson (hand) is expected to miss four to six weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. The rookie forward went down during Wednesday's loss to the Spurs, and he now needs surgery to repair a fractured right hand. More pressure will likely fall on Josh Giddey going forward, while the likes of Tre Jones and Isaac Okoro will have a chance for added streaming value.

Injury/Illness - Disc Irritation (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Awaka (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Hawks. Awaka will miss a second consecutive contest due to a back issue. His next chance to suit up will come Saturday at Minnesota.

Injury/Illness - Right Disc Irritation (2026-11-13, ATL@CHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Swain (back) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Atlanta. Swain is in danger of missing a second straight game due to right disc irritation. However, his potential absence wouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.

James (back) is out for Thursday's game against Toronto. The future Hall of Famer is getting Thursday night off for maintenace purposes. Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown should do the heavy lifting offensively, while Dean Wade and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope should soak up extra minutes for the 76ers.

Barlow (back) participated in Thursday's shootaround but doesn't have a timeline to return to game action, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. Barlow has been dealing with back soreness dating back to the preseason, so his participation in shootaround is an encouraging step. However, the 76ers have yet to provide a firm return date, and he'll likely need to ramp up further before he's cleared to play. Barlow should be monitored in deeper formats, but he isn't someone who needs to be rostered while he remains sidelined.

Bona (back) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week after seeing a specialist, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. The fact that Bona needed to see a specialist suggests the injury may be more significant than initially thought, and he'll remain sidelined for at least the next several games. Even when healthy, the big man has seen his role shrink with Joel Embiid (foot) back in the rotation, averaging just 0.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in four appearances outside of his 25-minute effort against the Pistons in late October. In Bona's absence, Jabari Walker could see a few more minutes as Philadelphia's backup center.

Hukporti has sustained a season-ending ruptured right Achilles tendon, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Hukporti went down with an Achilles injury in Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks, and an MRI has since revealed a rupture. He signed a one-year deal with the 76ers over the summer, so Hukporti will be an unrestricted free agent come season's end. With Hukporti's year already finished, Adem Bona (foot) should assume the backup center role behind Joel Embiid once healthy. Reported out for season.