Dosunmu (shoulder) said Thursday that he is no longer wearing a brace and expects to resume 5-on-5 practice in August, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Networkreports.
Dosunmu underwent season-ending surgery in March to address left shoulder instability. However, it appears that Dosunmu is on track to make a full recovery ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.
Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Will undergo season-ending surgery
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The Bulls announced Sunday that Dosunmu will undergo season-ending surgery to address left shoulder instability.
Dosunmu had missed three straight contests due to a left shoulder subluxation before returning to play in Friday's win over the Raptors, finishing with 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes. However, with Dosunmu's shoulder still presenting complications, he'll be shut down for the season and get surgery to provide a more permanent fix for the injruy. The 25-year-old will end the season with averages of 12.3 points, 4.5 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers and 0.9 steals across 30.3 minutes per game in 46 appearances. With Dosunmu sidelined, Kevin Huerter, Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips are all candidates to take on some extra minutes.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Won't play Sunday
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Dosunmu is out for Sunday's game versus the Pacers due to a left shoulder subluxation.
Dosunmu returned to action Friday after missing Chicago's previous three contests due to his shoulder injury. However, the 24-year-old guard's absence against Indiana should open up more minutes for Kevin Huerter (knee) and Jevon Carter. Dosunmu's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Cleveland.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Solid numbers in return
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Dosunmu (shoulder) registered 11 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal across 23 minutes in Friday's 125-115 overtime win over the Raptors.
Sidelined for the previous three games with a left shoulder subluxation, Dosunmu returned to a bench role after starting nine of his prior 10 appearances. The Bulls were without Nikola Vucevic (calf) and Patrick Williams (quadricep) on Friday, but with the team at full strength in the backcourt, it's unclear if Dosunmu will have an opportunity to see a dramatic increase in playing time in future contests. If his minutes remain in the 20-to-25 range, Dosunmu will likely be more of a 14-team league option rather than a player who needs to be rostered in 12-team leagues.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Suiting up Friday
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Dosunmu (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the Raptors, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Dosunmu will return to the hardwood after a three-game absence due to shoulder soreness. He's alternated between the starting lineup and the bench in recent weeks, starting in nine of his 15 appearances since the beginning of January. He's averaging 11.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game in that span.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Questionable for Friday
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Dosunmu (shoulder) is questionable for Friday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Dosunmu injured his shoulder in last Thursday's overtime loss to the Knicks, and he's in danger of missing a fourth game in a row Friday. If the 25-year-old swingman cannot give it a go against Toronto, the Bulls would likely divvy up his vacated minutes among Lonzo Ball, Kevin Huerter and Matas Buzelis.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Ruled out Wednesday
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Dosunmu (shoulder) is out for Wednesday's game against the Clippers, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
It'll be a third straight absence due to a shoulder injury for Dosunmu, who carries no clear timeline for a return while dealing with soreness. His next chance to play comes Friday against Toronto. In Dosunmu's absence against Los Angeles, Lonzo Ball and Matas Buzelis are candidates to see more playing time.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Listed questionable for Wednesday
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Dosunmu (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Clippers.
Dosunmu injured his left shoulder in Thursday's overtime loss to the Knicks and was held out Saturday against the Suns with what was described as instability in his shoulder. However, the questionable tag suggests that the Bulls view him as day-to-day going forward. If Dosunmu misses additional time, guys like Kevin Huerter, Julian Phillips and Matas Buzelis could see increased run with Patrick Williams (quadriceps) sidelined at the moment.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Lacks return timeline
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Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said prior to Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Suns that Dosunmu (shoulder) is "pretty sore" and is without a timeline for a return, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Dosunmu injured his left shoulder in Thursday's 113-111 overtime loss to the Knicks, prompting the Bulls to rule him out for Saturday's contest. With Donovan noting that Dosunmu has "instability in his shoulder that he has to stay on top of," the fourth-year guard seems destined to sit out Monday's game in Philadelphia before the Bulls re-evaluate him upon returning to Chicago. While Dosunmu was sidelined Saturday along with Patrick Williams (quadricep) -- who is expected to miss at least two weeks -- Kevin Huerter (30 minutes) and Julian Phillips (24 minutes) saw the most notable boosts in playing time.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Not playing Saturday
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Dosunmu (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Suns, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Dosunmu injured his left shoulder during the Bulls' overtime loss to the Knicks on Thursday, and the injury was severe enough that he wasn't able lift his arm up following the game, per Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune. Kevin Huerter, Julian Phillips and Dalen Terry are the top candidates to absorb Dosunmu's vacated minutes.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Nursing left shoulder injury
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Dosunmu (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Dosunmu scored just five points on 25.0 percent shooting during Thursday's overtime loss to the Knicks, and it appears he came out of that contest worse for wear with a sore left shoulder. Dalen Terry, Kevin Huerter and Julian Phillips would be candidates to see a heavier workload off the bench should Dosumu be ruled out for Saturday's contest.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Shooting woes in loss
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Dosunmu notched five points (2-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 113-111 overtime loss to the Knicks.
Dosunmu failed to get much of anything going as a member of the second unit following nine consecutive starts. However, he said postgame that he suffered a stinger in his left arm/shoulder, playing in the fourth quarter despite not being able to raise his arm over his head, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. The 25-year-old scored fewer than six points for the first time since Dec. 23, and he has also struggled from beyond the arc of late. Over his last five outings, Dosunmu has shot only 19.0 percent from downtown.
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Bulls' Ayo Dosunmu: Shifting to bench role
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Dosunmu isn't starting Thursday's game against the Knicks.
Dosunmu will move to a bench role after starting Chicago's previous nine appearances. He's averaging 10.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.8 assists in his last five appearances as a reserve, which took place between Jan. 15 to Jan. 25.
Dosunmu (illness) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Dosunmu will be available to play in Tuesday's game against the Pistons after battling an illness. The 24-year-old has started the last seven games for the Bulls, averaging 13.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game while shooting 50.7 percent from the floor and 42.4 percent from deep.
Dosunmu (illness) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Although the Bulls sent Dosunmu home from Monday's practice due to an illness, the guard is likely to be available Tuesday. Over his last nine games (seven starts), Dosunmu has averaged 12.4 points, 4.4 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 2.0 threes in 31.0 minutes while shooting 42.9 percent from deep.
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