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Bulls vs. Cavaliers Injury Report & Predicted Lineups: Latest Updates on Ayo Sam Merrill, Evan Mobley, Max Strus

Image Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls’ season has quickly unraveled after a promising 5‑0 start, slipping to 10‑15 and just one win in their last nine outings. Defensive lapses were glaring in a 114‑104 home loss to New Orleans, despite Coby White’s 20 points.

Josh Giddey continues to post strong averages of 20.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 8.8 assists, but the team ranks among the league’s worst on both ends. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers, once expected to contend, sit seventh at 15‑12 after a stunning overtime collapse to Charlotte. Donovan Mitchell’s 30.7 scoring average remains a bright spot amid their recent struggles.

Shoutout to Josh Giddey for his shooting development, man

He’s improved every year, even after leaving OKC

He’s gone from 26% ➡️ 32.5% ➡️ 33.7% ➡️ 37.8% in his previous 4 years

So far, this year, he’s 5/12 from 3 (41.6%), with none bigger than this one pic.twitter.com/kURwkmQQkI
— Point Made Basketball (@pointmadebball) October 28, 2025

Game Details

Date & Time: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET
Venue: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
TV Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, NBA League Pass
Live Streaming: FanDuel Sports App

Bulls vs. Cavaliers Injury Report

Chicago Bulls Injuries

Name	Pos	Est. Return Date	Status	Comment
Ayo Dosunmu	G	17 Dec	Day-To-Day	17 Dec: Dosunmu is questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Cavaliers due to a right thumb sprain.
Lachlan Olbrich	C	17 Dec	Day-To-Day	15 Dec: Olbrich (calf) will be available Wednesday against the Nets.
Noa Essengue	F	1 Oct	Out	4 Dec: Essengue will undergo left shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season.

Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries

Name	Pos	Est. Return Date	Status	Comment
Max Strus	G	22 Dec	Out	17 Dec: Strus (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls.
Sam Merrill	G	22 Dec	Out	17 Dec: Merrill is listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Bulls due to a right hand sprain.
Luke Travers	F	17 Dec	Day-To-Day	–
Evan Mobley	C	27 Dec	Out	14 Dec: Mobley sustained a Grade 1 left calf strain during the Cavaliers’ 130-126 win over the Wizards on Friday.
Larry Nance Jr.	F	22 Dec	Out	1 Dec: An MRI revealed a Grade 1 soleus strain in Nance’s right calf and he is expected to miss the next 3-4 weeks of action.