The Charlotte Hornets are at home on Friday night as they host the Chicago Bulls in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Charlotte enters Friday’s game with a 7-17 record after losing at home to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.
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Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0)© Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
In Sunday’s loss to the Nuggets, Miles Bridges led the way for the Hornets as he recorded 24 points, nine rebounds and eight assists while Brandon Miller added 17 points, five rebounds and five assists of his own.
Now Charlotte will try to bounce back at home on Friday night as they face off against a struggling Bulls team.
On the other side, Chicago enters Friday’s contest with a 9-14 record after losing at home to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3)© Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
Josh Giddey led the way for the Bulls in Sunday’s loss as he ended the game with 18 points and five assists while Matas Buzelis recorded 16 points and three rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Bulls Injury Report, Will Ayo Dosunmu, Tre Jones Play?
For the Bulls, they have seven players listed on their injury report for Friday’s game in Charlotte, including Ayo Dosunmu.
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Chicago Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu (11)Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
Chicago has ruled out Dosunmu due to a thumb injury despite him being able to play through the injury in Sunday’s loss to the Warriors.
With Dosunmu sidelined, Tre Jones, who is listed as probable with a left ankle sprain, and Jevon Carter could be in line for larger roles.
Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30)© Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
The Bulls have also ruled out Kevin Huerter as he continues to be sidelined due to an adductor injury while Noa Essengue has been ruled out as he is set to miss the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury.
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Zach Collins, Jalen Smith and Isaac Okoro have all been listed as probable and are expected to be available against the Hornets.
Hornets Injury Report, Will LaMelo Ball Play?
On the other side, the Hornets have six players listed on their injury report, including guard LaMelo Ball.
Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo BallJim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Charlotte has ruled out Ball due to a left ankle bone bruise as he will miss his second consecutive game.
With Ball sidelined, Sion James and KJ Simpson could be in line for larger roles against the Bulls.
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The Hornets have also ruled out Pat Connaughton, Collin Sexton, Tre Mann and Grant Williams as they continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8)Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Moussa Diabate has been listed as questionable with right knee soreness but the good news for the Hornets is that Josh Green is off their injury report and is expected to make his season debut on Friday.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Bulls and Hornets from Charlotte at 7:00 p.m. EST.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 12, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.